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Joe HendersonJanuary 17, 2017

Over the weekend, Florida Democrats elected Miami rich guy Stephen Bittel to lead their party. The choice was controversial and left many members screaming that Bittel is the wrong man at the wrong time. They have their reasons, I guess. But, let me ask a simple question: Whom would be the right person? The political […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 28, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott continued to grow his war chest in 2016, raising millions of dollars amid speculation he plans to mount a U.S. Senate bid in two years. State records show Let’s Get to Work — the political committee that fueled Scott’s 2010 and 2014 gubernatorial races — raised more than $2.9 million in 2016. And […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 16, 2016

Florida Governor Rick Scott will appear at Friday night’s “thank you” rally in Orlando for President-elect Donald Trump. The governor’s schedule has him slotted for a 6:00 p.m. appearance at the Trump event, to be held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds’ Orlando Amphitheater. Trump’s event officially starts at 7:00 p.m., however. Friday night’s gubernatorial appearance at the Trump […]

Jim RosicaDecember 9, 2016

With establishment lobbyists now representing it, the medical marijuana cause appears to have become—grab your pearls—respectable. Florida for Care, the nonprofit organization that is advocating for “well-regulated” medicinal pot in the state, has hired Brecht Heuchan and The Mayernick Group to advocate for its interests. Heuchan, who says he voted against the medical marijuana constitutional amendment this November, has […]

Mitch PerryNovember 17, 2016

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Christian Ziegler, the 33-year-old state committeeman for the Sarasota Republican Party, has announced his candidacy for chair of the Republican Party of Florida. “As we turn the page from the election, we have a lot of work to do over the next two years to ensure victory in 2018 — work that takes focus and resources,” Ziegler […]

Staff ReportsNovember 14, 2016

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Gov. Rick Scott has released excerpts of his prepared remarks for Monday night’s Republican Governor’s Association’s Executive Roundtable Reception and Dinner in Orlando. “Expected attendees include around 30 Republican governors from all across the country, including new incoming governors,” said Melissa Stone, spokeswoman for Let’s Get to Work, Scott’s political committee, and his former chief of staff. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 22, 2016

Some state Senate candidates may be getting a little boost from Gov. Rick Scott. Ritch Workman in Senate District 17 and Kathleen Passidomo in Senate District 28 have released advertisements featuring Scott. In both of the ads, Scott is shown touting their accomplishments. “When Gov. Scott needed a big job done, he called in the Workman,” an announcer says in a […]

Drew WilsonAugust 19, 2016

The political committee backing Gov. Rick Scott has raised $135,000 in the second week of August, according to newly filed reports. Since Aug. 6, “Let’s Get to Work” brought in $50,000 apiece from Sovereign Healthcare Disbursements and Wal-Mart, with an additional $25,000 coming from the Florida Retail Federation and $10,000 coming from Bradenton-based BI Services. […]

Mitch PerryJuly 11, 2016

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Donald Trump leads Hillary Clinton in Florida, 47 percent to 45 percent, with 8 percent undecided, in a new OnMessage poll released Monday. The group is tied to Rick Scott’s PAC, “Let’s Get to Work,” and appears to skew more conservative than similar polls. Both candidates are underwater in terms of their personal approval ratings, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 9, 2016

The political committee backing Gov. Rick Scott continued to boost its coffers in May, raising more than $144,000 in the one-month fundraising period. State records show “Let’s Get to Work“ — the political committee that fueled Scott’s 2010 and 2014 gubernatorial campaigns — raised $145,100 in May. Since January, the political committee has raise more […]

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Donald Trump named Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon, to lead the Food and Drug Administration.

Stephen Bittel for Florida Democrats, what do you have to lose?

Rick Scott’s political committee raises more than $2.9M in 2016

Rick Scott to appear at Donald Trump rally in Orlando

Implementation of medical marijuana amendment brings together unlikely allies

Christian Ziegler announces his candidacy for Republican Party of Florida Chair

Rick Scott releases excerpts of RGA speech for Monday night

Candidates use Rick Scott’s praise to try to boost their primary chances

Retailers, health care gives Rick Scott committee big boost in August

Donald Trump at 47%, Hillary Clinton at 45%, says new poll tied to Rick Scott’s committee

Let’s Get to Work raises $145K in May