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Drew WilsonJuly 19, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce released a “second round” of endorsements for state legislative races Thursday, adding four incumbents and 16 candidates to the 60 endorsements announced in May. “To help ensure Florida remains competitive, we need candidates that are focused on supporting jobs and the Floridians they employ,” said Marian Johnson, the Florida Chamber’s […]

Drew WilsonJuly 11, 2018

Tuesday brought endorsements for three Republican candidates running for state legislative seats in the fall, including two sitting lawmakers. In the race for Senate District 36, Hialeah Republican Rep. Manny Diaz Jr. added an endorsement from Miami-Dade County Commissioner Estaban “Steve” Bobo. “Manny Diaz really cares about this community, and I am very happy to […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Lehigh Acres Republican Rep. Matt Caldwell added another 10 names to his extensive list of backers Thursday. The bulk endorsement — his tenth since entering the Cabinet race — includes Republican pols from across the Sunshine State, many of them from Brevard County. St. Petersburg Sen. Jeff Brandes, Tequesta Rep. MaryLynn Magar and Sarasota County […]

Guest AuthorMay 29, 2018

Recently the Florida Association of Health Plans, Inc. (FAHP) joined with consumer advocates to eliminate the practice of balance billing — which far too often overwhelmed Florida families with surprise medical bills above their insurance coverage after they or a loved one were in a catastrophic accident. Thanks to the Florida Legislature’s recognition that this […]

Ryan NicolMay 10, 2018

State Rep. MaryLynn Magar took nearly $18,000 in April to help hold her House District 82 seat. That leaves her campaign with just over $95,000 on hand. The Tequesta Republican is facing a primary challenge August 28 from Judson Epperly. No Democrats have officially filed to run yet in HD 82, a heavily Republican district covering most of Martin with […]

Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Tequesta Republican Rep. MaryLynn Magar said Wednesday that she won’t enter the special election to replace exiting Senate President Joe Negron and will instead to stay put in the Florida House. “After much prayer and consultation with my family, I have decided to seek a fourth and final term in the Florida House of Representatives,” […]

Drew WilsonApril 25, 2018

Tequesta Republican Rep. MaryLynn Magar will be in Jupiter Thursday evening for a fundraiser benefitting her House District 82 re-election bid. The “Rally for Victory” will run from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at the offices of beer distributor J.J. Taylor Companies, 655 North A1A. RSVPs can be emailed to Katie Ballard via [email protected]. Magar […]

Scott PowersMarch 2, 2018

With the derailment of bills seeking state regulation of the private Brightline passenger train system, state Sen. Debbie Mayfield has gotten language inserted into the Senate budget plan that would authorize a safety study of the train. The budget proposal includes new language that would authorize a transportation research center at the University of South […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 6, 2018

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements — both on and off — of the legislative merry-go-round. On: Austin Kernan is a new legislative analyst in the Senate Majority Office. Off: Cathy Boyett is no longer a committee administrative assistant for the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee. Off: Administrative support staffer Lindsey Locke is no longer with […]

Scott PowersFebruary 6, 2018

Based on the results of a records request state Sen. Debbie Mayfield and state Rep. Erin Grall conducted, Indian River County Attorney Dylan Reingold declared Tuesday morning that Florida can legally regulate Brightline trains, and that the Department of Transportation knows that. Reingold cited correspondence Mayfield and Grall dug up that shows the Federal Railroad […]

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Florida Chamber endorses 20 more state legislative candidates

Round-up: South Florida Republicans reel in endorsements

Matt Caldwell touts ‘tenth wave’ of Ag Commissioner endorsements

Audrey Brown: Ending balance billing practices by air ambulances in FL

MaryLynn Magar posts nearly $18K in April for HD 82 re-election

MaryLynn Magar won’t challenge Gayle Harrell, Belinda Keiser in SD 25

MaryLynn Magar announces Jupiter re-election fundraiser

With train bills dead, safety study language appears in Senate budget offer

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Florida can regulate Brightline, Indian River attorney says