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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 13, 2015

Curry Scores Another A-List Endorsement Another day, another A-List endorsement for former RPOF Chair Lenny Curry in the Jacksonville mayoral race. Following up on last week’s endorsements by two frontline presidential contenders, Texas Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, Team Curry snagged the endorsement of former two-term Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. A press release […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2015

After years of failure, the Florida Legislature in 2013 finally passed a ban on texting while driving, joining the majority of states who already had passed such legislation addressing the issue of Americans obsession with their smartphones. But even its biggest supporters admitted that bill was modest at best. If fact, the current law is so […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 12, 2015

The first full week of January brought lawmakers and politicos to Tallahassee for a round of legislative committee meetings and the inauguration of Gov. Rick Scott. This provided quite a clash of cultures at local institutions where the natives mix with the out-of-towners. On one side were the legislators, lobbyists and staffers still hung over […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering aligning voting dates in the 2016 presidential primary calendar. If that happens, Beth Reinhard of the Wall Street Journal believes what follows could become a focal point the battle for the Republican nomination. A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering aligning voting dates in the 2016 presidential primary calendar. If that happens, Beth Reinhard of the Wall Street Journal believes what follows could become a focal point the battle for the Republican nomination. A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 12, 2015

With the publication of his new book, American Dreams coming out tomorrow, expect to see and hear a lot of Marco Rubio this week. On CBS’ This Morning, the Florida Senator made appearances in both hours of the morning news show, with a longer hit in the 8 a.m. Eastern time zone block to discuss […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 12, 2015

With the publication of his new book, American Dreams coming out tomorrow, expect to see and hear a lot of Marco Rubio this week. On CBS’ This Morning, the Florida Senator made appearances in both hours of the morning news show, with a longer hit in the 8 a.m. Eastern time zone block to discuss […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 12, 2015

It’s only the second Monday of the new year, but the jockeying for position amongst potential GOP presidential candidates for 2016 is in full flower. The big news in this saga was Mitt Romney’s meeting on Friday in Manhattan with around 30 former supporters, where Mittens made sure to let them know that he is […]

Daniel TilsonJanuary 11, 2015

Late last week a statewide alliance of nonprofit advocacy organizations used a “Day of Action” in Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando and Miami to call for an end to the Florida Legislature’s inaction on health insurance coverage expansion in Florida. All Floridians of good conscience now need to join that clarion call, for social progress. The goal […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 11, 2015

Jacksonville wants change and opportunity, says the latest email from Republican candidate Lenny Curry, who is in “full swing” and ready to make his bid for Mayor official this week. Change and leadership are exactly what Curry is promising voters he will bring to the mayor’s office, as he announces a qualifying kickoff event on Wednesday. […]

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Whitney Fox, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 13th Congressional Districtistrcit, holds a press conference outside the HCA Florida Northside Hospital discussing the six-week abortion ban taking effect in Florida on Wednesday May 1. Image via Whitney Fox For Congress.

Jeb Bush endorses Lenny Curry for Jax mayor

Mitch Perry Report for 1.13.15 – Time for a serious driving while texting bill in Florida?

Peter Schorsch: Insights from the inauguration

A March 1 date for Florida’s presidential primary?

A March 1 date for Florida's presidential primary?

Marco Rubio calls Jeb Bush & Mitt Romney “formidable,” but says he can compete

Marco Rubio calls Jeb Bush & Mitt Romney "formidable," but says he can compete

Mitch Perry Report for 1.12.15 – GOP presidential aspirants go at it early

Daniel Tilson: Florida deserves health care expansion compromise in 2015

Email insights: Lenny Curry makes it official, promises change, leadership