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Phil AmmannJanuary 3, 2015

The debate between two Northeast Florida Republicans over who is “most conservative” flared up once again in the Senate District 6 special election. Last week, candidate “Doc” Renuart fired back at his chief GOP opponent in the Jan. 27 special primary saying Travis Hutson was much more than an employee of Hutson Companies, the Jacksonville land […]

Phil AmmannDecember 30, 2014

With just a single word, state Rep. “Doc” Renuart went a step too far in the special election for St. Johns County Senate District 6. Republican State Rep. Travis Hutson, Renuart’s chief opponent in the special GOP primary set for Jan. 27, fired back over claims made in a campaign mailer arriving in district mailboxes […]

Phil AmmannDecember 30, 2014

With just a single word, state Rep. “Doc” Renuart went a step too far in the special election for St. Johns County Senate District 6. Republican State Rep. Travis Hutson, Renuart’s chief opponent in the special GOP primary set for Jan. 27, fired back over claims made in a campaign mailer arriving in district mailboxes […]

Phil AmmannDecember 28, 2014

Not all Republicans are alike, says a new flyer from State Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart. By taking a closer look, Northeast Florida voters will see a “clear difference” between GOP candidates in the race for Senate District 6, so proclaims Renuart’s latest direct mail piece. The flyer, set to hit mailboxes starting this Tuesday, is […]

Phil AmmannDecember 26, 2014

State Rep. Mike Miller, after his victory over a Democratic incumbent in November, is taking the first steps towards re-election in 2016, according to the Florida Division of Elections. The Winter Park Republican filed paperwork this week for another run for Orange County’s House District 47. Miller received about 52 percent of the vote last […]

Phil AmmannDecember 26, 2014

State Sen. Jeff Clemens, citing the need to increase employment opportunities and reduce recidivism, filed a bill seeking to limit employers asking job applicants about their criminal records. The Lake Worth Democrat filed SB 214 this week for consideration during the 2015 legislative session. If passed, the law would ban employers from asking about job […]

Phil AmmannDecember 24, 2014

After easily winning re-election, state Reps. David Santiago and Neil Combee both filed paperwork this week as the first steps to run again in 2016, according to the Florida Division of Elections. With their victories in November, Republicans Santiago, from Deltona, and Combee, from Polk City, are now each two-term House members. Santiago took nearly 58 percent of the […]

Peter SchorschDecember 24, 2014

If you aren’t already experiencing a bit of “SALE!!” fatigue from the month-long blitz of email blasts attempting to draw you in for holiday shopping sprees, it is likely you will by the New Year. But to counter the incessant advertising (and much-welcome coupons), at least cute holiday photo cards from your friends and their […]

Peter SchorschDecember 24, 2014

If you aren’t already experiencing a bit of “SALE!!” fatigue from the month-long blitz of email blasts attempting to draw you in for holiday shopping sprees, it is likely you will by the New Year. But to counter the incessant advertising (and much-welcome coupons), at least cute holiday photo cards from your friends and their […]

James CallDecember 23, 2014

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Florida lawmakers will start work on a new state budget the first week of the New Year. Committee meetings are scheduled for Jan. 5 – 8 amidst the inauguration of Gov. Rick Scott for a second term Jan. 6. Scheduled among the committee’s introductory meetings are three House Appropriations meetings and various Senate committees expecting […]

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Doc Renuart doubles down, says Travis Hutson “absolutely” responsible for donations

Travis Hutson never personally donated to Dems; did give "Doc" Renuart $300 in 2007

Travis Hutson never personally donated to Dems; did give “Doc” Renuart $300 in 2007

Direct mail round-up: Republicans are not all alike in Senate District 6 race, says Doc Renuart

State Rep. Mike Miller files for re-election campaign in HD 47

New bill could limit questions about job seeker’s criminal past

David Santiago, Neil Combee file for 2016 re-election

The holiday season, as brought to you by these Florida lobbyists & political organizations

The holiday season, as brought to you by these Florida lobbyists & political organizations

State budget work to begin first week of January