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Danny McAuliffeOctober 26, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran has opened the next front in his personal war for transparency, moving legislation that would bar companies seeking to do business with the state from hiding information behind claims of “trade secrets.” A pair of bills (HB 459, HB 461) was filed Thursday by Rep. Ralph Massullo, a Republican representing Citrus and […]

Drew WilsonOctober 26, 2017

One of the Republicans running for Agriculture Commissioner is stepping out of the race and throwing his support behind state Rep. Matt Caldwell in the GOP primary to replace termed-out Adam Putnam. As reported by the Central Florida Post, Orlando businessman Paul Paulson decided to call it quits this week and said he was asking […]

Staff ReportsOctober 19, 2017

State Rep. Matt Caldwell, a North Fort Myers Republican running for Commissioner of Agriculture, announced endorsements of returning GOP House members from Northeast Florida. It’s the third wave of legislative endorsements announced by the campaign. The news follows unanimous support of House members from the Panhandle and Southwest Florida delegations, the campaign said. “I will continue […]

Drew WilsonOctober 16, 2017

September campaign finance numbers show Republican state Sen. Denise Grimsley continuing to outpace her competition in the race to take over for Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam in 2018. Grimsley added $51,869 to her campaign account last month, and tacked on another $27,500 through her committee, Saving Florida’s Heartland. The Sebring Republican has now passed […]

Drew WilsonOctober 5, 2017

Republican Rep. Matt Caldwell picked up an endorsement Wednesday for his campaign for agriculture commissioner from former colleague and current U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. Gaetz said was backing Caldwell “because he is a consistent conservative.” The first term congressman represents likely the most conservative U.S. House district in Florida and his endorsement looks to drum up […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 27, 2017

The Florida House of Representatives graphics team has done it again, putting together an uplifting 5-minute clip about the state’s recovery after Hurricane Irma. The video opens with ominous music and titles that read “They said we were divided … That we were hopelessly at odds … That in an hour of need … Americans […]

Staff ReportsAugust 24, 2017

Republican candidate for Agriculture Commissioner Matt Caldwell announced Thursday he would not “take public finance dollars for his campaign for Commissioner of Agriculture” and “called on his opponents to make the same commitment.” In a statement, Caldwell said, “It is one thing to say you’re a conservative and another to lead as a conservative. As I campaign […]

Drew WilsonAugust 17, 2017

Agriculture Commissioner candidate and Lehigh Acres Republican Rep. Matt Caldwell rolled out a string of endorsements from his Republican colleagues in the state house. Caldwell earned the support of five Republican representatives: Byron Donalds, Dane Eagle, Heather Fitzenhagen, Bob Rommel and Ray Rodrigues. “I am proud to have unanimous support from House members in Southwest […]

Drew WilsonAugust 14, 2017

Another Democrat has thrown his hat in the ring for Agriculture Commissioner, according to papers filed with the Florida Division of Elections. Broward County resident David Walker filed for the seat Friday and joins Michael Christine in the Democratic Primary to take over for term-limited Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam, who is running for governor. Though […]

Staff ReportsAugust 10, 2017

Denise Grimsley raised more than $150,000 toward her bid to replace Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, her campaign announced Thursday. Grimsley raised a combined $152,000 — $103,000 for her official campaign and $49,000 for Saving Florida’s Heartland, the political committee backing her — during the one-month period. According to the Sebring Republican’s campaign, she has raised […]

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House wants to clamp down on ‘trade secrets’

Paul Paulson bows out, supports Matt Caldwell for Ag Commissioner

Matt Caldwell locks up more legislative endorsements

Denise Grimsley top fundraiser last month in Ag Commissioner race

Matt Caldwell snags endorsement from Matt Gaetz

Florida House goes Michael Bay with Irma recovery video

Matt Caldwell: ‘I won’t take public dollars to campaign’

Matt Caldwell endorsed by five Southwest Florida representatives

Second Democrat files for Ag Commissioner race

Denise Grimsley raises $152K in July toward Agriculture Commissioner bid