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Janelle Irwin TaylorJune 7, 2015

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater continued efforts to make government more transparent during a “hackathon” in Miami on Saturday. Atwater challenged participants to find a way to improve the way governments provide public information and communicate with consumers. “Taxpayers should demand accountability from their government, and I’ve worked hard to present Florida’s financial information […]

Mitch PerryMay 14, 2015

David Jolly says he’s excited to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, but confesses he’s still considering entering the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida in 2016. “I would be happy to see the field develop in a way that there was a candidate that I knew I could fully […]

Phil AmmannMay 13, 2015

At first glance, Florida’s Senate primary to replace Marco Rubio is a microcosm of the last five years of Republican Party politics: Tea Party groups fall behind one candidate, the establishment siding with another. However, both candidates are steering clear of this ideological divide and are striving for broader appeal with primary voters. Last week, […]

Melissa RossMay 12, 2015

He’s a retired optometrist, but Wayne Wood is a bold-faced name in Jacksonville for pursuits that go far beyond medicine. Wood is the founder of Riverside Avondale Preservation and the Riverside Arts Market. He’s the driving force behind the new Friends of Hemming Park. And he’s a noted author and local historian. Described by some political observers […]

Christine Jordan SextonMay 11, 2015

Health care experience may not be a prerequisite to get onto the newly created Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding, but contributing to political committee and candidates doesn’t hurt. Carlos Beruff, a Parrish home builder, is executive director of the commission. A review of campaign finance records shows that Beruff has given $107,369.69 to Republican candidates […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2015

The picture to the right is of the dock in front of the beach house where the Griswolds, er, the Schorsches are vacationing this week. This was supposed to be a recuperative, post-session retreat, and although it has been an enjoyable time here in St. Augustine, it feels like just a break before the next […]

Melissa RossMay 6, 2015

In an email from his media office, Florida CFO Jeff Atwater says under his leadership, the state’s Department of Financial Services’ Bureau of Unclaimed Property “will soon cross a record-breaking threshold of $1 billion in funds returned.” “This remarkable program milestone is due to extensive proactive outreach efforts aimed at reconnecting lost valuables and unclaimed funds held […]

Ryan RayMay 6, 2015

On the heels of U.S. Rep. Ron DeDantis announcing a 2016 U.S. Senate bid, Florida politicians across the state are processing and reacting as the ever-shifting field of play shifts yet again. Pinellas Congressman David Jolly — also said to have taken an interest in the seat after demurrals from Vern Buchanan and Jeff Atwater — offered […]

Mitch PerryMay 4, 2015

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Alan Grayson‘s entry into the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate for 2016 can’t come soon enough for the Florida Democratic Party’s Progressive Caucus. Just a few hours after the Democratic Senate Congressional Committee endorsed Jupiter U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy in his bid for U.S. Senate next year, the Progressive Caucus weighed in, and it wasn’t […]

Mitch PerryMay 4, 2015

Alan Grayson’s entry into the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate for 2016 can’t come soon enough for the Florida Democratic Party’s Progressive Caucus. Just a few hours after the Democratic Senate Congressional Committee endorsed Jupiter Representative Patrick Murphy in his bid for Senate next year, the Progressive Caucus weighed in, and it wasn’t to congratulate […]

Tag: Jeff Atwater

Jeff Atwater looks to computer hackers to provide more government transparency

David Jolly’s dilemma: Unimpressed by GOP Senate field, no desire to leave House

Florida U.S. Senate GOP contenders struggle for broad Republican appeal

Wayne Wood endorses Alvin Brown: “We cannot afford to hire a rookie”

Health care panel appointees gave to Rick Scott, his PAC, other GOP hopefuls

Takeaways from Tallahassee, er, St. Augustine

Email insights: Jeff Atwater says $1 billion in unclaimed funds returned

Patrick Murphy, David Jolly react to Ron DeSantis’ 2016 Senate bid

Florida progressives brush off DSCC endorsement of Patrick Murphy

Florida Progressives not impressed by DSCC endorsement of Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate