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Sally SwartzSeptember 28, 2015

Two members of Martin County’s legislative delegation listened for hours last week while more than 30 residents buttered them up, begged for money, griped about the Florida Legislature’s recent bad decisions and brought wish lists for 2016. Republican Rep. Gayle Harrell of Stuart turned the annual event, held at the Martin Commission headquarters in Stuart, […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 10, 2015

The committee supporting Republican Sen. Jack Latvala’s bid for the senate presidency brought in more than $250,000 in contributions following an explosion of activity in the closing week of August. More than $200,000 of the $251,659 raised by Florida Leadership Committee came through in the final seven days of the month. The flurry of donations […]

Ryan RaySeptember 8, 2015

Bay County Commissioner George Gainer made his 2016 Tallahassee intentions formal on Tuesday. The Northwest Florida pol filed the necessary paperwork to seek the state Senate seat held by term-limited former Senate President Don Gaetz. The move sets up what could be a momentous Republican primary battle there, as third-term Rep. Matt Gaetz also seeks the […]

Peter SchorschAugust 27, 2015

Wednesday was a busy day for state Sen. Joe Negron. The Treasure Coast Republican started off Hump Day by all-but-declaring victory in the race to be president of the Florida Senate, releasing the names of his 13 senatorial colleagues who back his bid to lead the chamber in 2016-18. Just hours later, Negron’s political committee, […]

Peter SchorschAugust 26, 2015

State Senator Joe Negron this morning upped the ante in the poker game to be President of the Florida Senate in 2016-18 by releasing the names of his colleagues who have pledged their support to him. Unfortunately for Negron, this latest ploy will likely fall flat. Claiming that he has the support of “Senators who […]

Jim RosicaAugust 26, 2015

The race to become the next Florida Senate president is over, and Joe Negron says he’s won. But his competitor for the post, GOP state Sen. Jack Latvala, says: Not so fast. On Wednesday, Negron said in a news release he had captured a majority of votes from the Senate’s Republican caucus to become head of his […]

Peter SchorschAugust 24, 2015

In an announcement that will only further shake up campaign machinations across the state, Secretary of State Ken Detzner has issued a directive declaring 2016 a “year of apportionment.” That means all candidates for the Senate – including those set to term out in 2018 – can continue to collect campaign funds and collect petitions across the state, not […]

Ryan RayAugust 18, 2015

Republican U.S. House candidate Rebecca Negron on Tuesday announced a slew of endorsements from local municipal elected officials across the 18th Congressional District she hopes to represent in 2016. Negron — a Martin County School Board member and wife of Senate budget chief Sen. Joe Negron — was endorsed by Stuart City Commissioners Jeff Krauskopf and Troy […]

Peter SchorschAugust 14, 2015

Andrew Wiggins has taken a new role as Senior Director of Campaigns and Elections for the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Wiggins, previously Deputy Director of Senate Campaigns for the Republican Party of Florida, is one of four new team members to the Chamber – joined by Andy Gonzalez, Carolyn Gosselin, and Drew Preston. They are part […]

Drew WilsonAugust 12, 2015

State Sen. Jack Latvala will hold a fundraiser luncheon co-sponsored by several current and former Pinellas politicians in St. Petersburg on Sept. 1. The list features two dozen co-chairs, including current state Reps. Larry Ahern, Kathleen Peters, Chris Sprowls and state Sen. Latvala’s son, freshman Rep. Chris Latvala. Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano will also be in attendance. Latvala has his sights set on becoming the […]

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Golf ball and golf club in bag on green grass

Sally Swartz: Constituents still want environmental action

After burst of activity, Jack Latvala committee brings in $250K for Aug.

George Gainer jumps in for 2016, setting up primary clash against Matt Gaetz

Hours after declaring victory in Senate prez race, Joe Negron invites lobbyists to swanky fundraiser

Sorry, Joe Negron, but this latest ploy for Senate Presidency is weak sauce

Joe Negron declares victory in Senate president race

In directive, Florida elections chief declares it an “year of apportionment,” freeing up state Senate campaigns

Local pols endorse Rebecca Negron in CD 18

Personnel note: Top Florida GOP staffer Andrew Wiggins accepts new role at Florida Chamber

Pro-Jack Latvala political committee to hold luncheon Sept. 1