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Drew WilsonFebruary 12, 2016

If Gainesville Republican Rep. Keith Perry decides to run for state Senate, there’s one Republican, at least, chomping at the bit to take over his House District 21 seat. Newberry Republican Chuck Clemons announced his candidacy Thursday but said he would bow out of the race if Perry decides to seek his final term in […]

Phil AmmannDecember 30, 2015

House Speaker-designate Richard Corcoran is setting up a 15-member committee of Republican state lawmakers to help campaigns navigate the 2016 election cycle. As first reported by Legislative IQ powered by Lobby Tools, the Land O’Lakes Republican is starting his effort by requiring each Republican House candidate to qualify by voter petition, and not by paying the […]

Phil AmmannOctober 20, 2015

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With a tip of the hat to Legislative IQ powered by LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. On: Bobbye Iseminger is the new senior administrative assistant for the House Select Committee on Affordable Healthcare Access. On: Jasmine Govan and Ambar Pimentel became legislative assistants for Democratic […]

Phil AmmannAugust 24, 2015

With a tip of the hat to Legislative IQ powered by LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Shirley Proctor is no longer administrative assistant to the Senate Committee on Judiciary. On: Joyce Butler has become the new administrative assistant for Judiciary. Off & On: Ned Luczynski has become policy chief […]

Phil AmmannJune 13, 2015

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Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida, the state’s largest construction industry trade association, honored three Republicans as its 2015 Legislators of the Year. On Friday, ABC recognized state Sens. Alan Hays of Umatilla and Jack Latvala of Clearwater, and Rep. Keith Perry from Gainesville for their sponsorship and passage of Senate Bill 778, known as […]

James CallMarch 25, 2015

The James Madison Institute 2015 Annual Dinner celebrated “The Florida Story: A Lasting Legacy.” More than 300 politicos and supporters attended the dinner Tuesday night on the campus of Florida State University. Former FSU President Stanley Marshall founded JMI in 1987 to advance the limited government philosophy of its namesake: James Madison. “There are more instances of the […]

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If Keith Perry mounts Senate bid, Republican ready for HD 21 run

Republican House candidates should qualify by petition, Richard Corcoran says

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

ABC of Florida names Alan Hays, Jack Latvala and Keith Perry as Legislators of the Year

James Madison Institute dinner celebrates limited government, school choice