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Phil AmmannNovember 18, 2014

Republican Candidate Travis Hutson today announced the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam has endorsed him in his bid for the Special Election for Senate District 6, which will be held on January 27, 2015. “Travis Hutson is a committed conservative who is devoted to helping Northeast Florida thrive,” Putnam said . “I know he will […]

Peter SchorschNovember 18, 2014

Florida’s top four lobbying firms took in about $18 million, nearly 20 percent of the total money spent by organizations on advocacy in 2014, according to Q3 lobbying compensation data finalized on Monday. Topping the list is Ballard Partners, headed by Republican fundraiser Brian Ballard, with nearly $5.6 million year to date. With about $1.8 million taken […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 3, 2014

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The Miami Dolphins, Orlando City MLS, Daytona International Speedway, and the Jacksonville Jaguars have submitted a combined $9 million in requests for tax incentives, more than what the state has to spend. South Florida lobbyist Ron Book said the Dolphins application was deemed complete on Friday and that the team is seeking $3 million in […]

Christine Jordan SextonOctober 30, 2014

In a possible sign that he is prepared to split power among rival factions in the Florida Senate, incoming President Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, is creating a second standing committee to addresses state budget issues. In a memo distributed to state senators on September 22, Gardiner said he is creating a Committee on Fiscal Policy that […]

Christine Jordan SextonOctober 28, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday took a few minutes out of his re-election campaign to brief legislators on Florida’s preparations on Ebola. Scott did not discuss anything beyond what he has already publicly announced last week including that he will use $7 million in federal grant money to help prepare the state for an Ebola […]

Christine Jordan SextonOctober 28, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday took a few minutes out of his re-election campaign to brief legislators on Florida’s preparations on Ebola. Scott did not discuss anything beyond what he has already publicly announced last week including that he will use $7 million in federal grant money to help prepare the state for an Ebola […]

Christine Jordan SextonOctober 23, 2014

After a moratorium that lasted more than a decade, it appears that there is a rush in Florida to open new nursing homes. State health care regulators this week received 137 letters from companies that are vying to operate new nursing homes that offer 3,115 beds for patients beginning in 2017 as well as a […]

Gary FineoutSeptember 27, 2014

A divided appeals court wants the Florida Supreme Court to decide if the state’s new congressional map is legal. The 1st District Court of Appeal on Wednesday ruled to send the case up to the state’s highest court immediately instead of letting the appeals court review it. The ruling was decided 2-1 with one judge […]

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Adam Putnam endorses Travis Hutson in SD6 Special Election

Ballard Partners, Southern Strategy top list of Q3 lobbyist compensation

Show me the money: A quartet of sports franchises applies for $7 million in incentives

In possible nod to Negron-Latvala rivalry, Senate President Designate Andy Gardiner lays out committee structure

Gov. Scott talks Ebola briefly with legislators, defers specific questions to state’s surgeon general

Gov. Scott talks Ebola briefly with legislators, defers specific questions to state's surgeon general

End of nursing home moratorium sparks big interest, money and possible legal challenges

Florida Supreme Court asked to decide new map for Congress