Drew WilsonJanuary 22, 2019
3min766
The last time an Education Commissioner election was held was in 2000
Tag: Joe Negron
Drew WilsonJanuary 22, 2019
Peter SchorschJanuary 22, 2019
5min1062
“I believe our future potential is limitless.”
A.G. GancarskiDecember 17, 2018
6min686
Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis‘ Transition Advisory Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture met Monday, with the discussion involving very little in the way of actual disagreement between panelists. The 40-person group, chaired by U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, is expected to make recommendations by the end of December, on issues ranging from restoring the Everglades to […]
Staff ReportsDecember 17, 2018
3min549
The office of newly named Senate President Bill Galvano has named more staff members for the upcoming 2019 Legislative Session. Earlier this year, the Bradenton Republican selected Lisa Vickers to be his Chief of Staff. Vickers had served as a senior policy adviser to Galvano’s predecessor, former Senate president Joe Negron. Katie Betta will also remain […]
Danny McAuliffeDecember 3, 2018
11min1216
Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis and future Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez are enlisting more than 40 policy experts, officeholders and private-industry leaders to help the incoming administration make sound agricultural and environmental policy decisions. DeSantis’ transition team unveiled its Advisory Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture on Monday. Leading the committee is Republican U.S. Rep. Brian […]
Drew WilsonNovember 29, 2018
5min573
Citing Florida statute put in place by a law passed two years ago, U.S. Sugar said Thursday that the land acquisition option agreement between the company and the state can now be terminated. The bill, SB 10, mandated the construction of a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee to reduce discharges to the St. Lucie and […]
Jim RosicaNovember 20, 2018
12min490
As expected — and scripted — the Florida Senate unanimously elected Bill Galvano as President of the GOP-controlled chamber for the 2019 and 2020 Legislative Sessions. The move came at a constitutionally mandated “organization session” on Tuesday after the 2018 general elections. Outgoing President and Stuart Republican Joe Negron passed the gavel, and 10 new members also took seats […]
Staff ReportsNovember 17, 2018
46min443
December 12 will mark twenty years since the passing of Florida’s former Democratic U.S. Senator and Governor Lawton Chiles. Yet, still to this day, the mark left on Sunshine State politics is very visible. Most Democrats will tell you he’s the best governor in modern Florida history. And Republicans aren’t quick to dispute. Supporters, staffers, […]
Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2018
44min331
Financially, Florida is equipped to weather the financial losses incurred by Hurricane Michael. That’s according to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, who this week cited a recent analysis of the state’s financial resiliency from credit reporting agency Moody’s Investment Service. “The news from Moody’s Investors Service that Florida will not only weather Hurricane Michael, but […]
Peter SchorschOctober 27, 2018
42min454
They’re inexpensive, quick and ideal for short-distance trips — and they could be coming to a Florida city near you. Dockless scooters are the latest disruptions to the continually evolving transportation industry. But the two-wheeled rides — provided by companies like Bird and Lime — aren’t yet ready for a prime-time fight in the Legislature. […]