Jacob OglesSeptember 9, 2019Tag: Nancy Detert
Jacob OglesSeptember 9, 2019
Jacob OglesAugust 27, 2019
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Reapportionment is prompted by a switch to single-member districts.
Drew WilsonFebruary 19, 2019
6min384
Studios want to say "action" in the Sunshine State if lawmakers will let them.
Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2018
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Last week U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney put out the “Rooney out” message, launching a wave of speculation over who could step in and win the heavily Republican CD 17 in the fall. So far, all the GOP candidates running to replace Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam – former Winter Haven Rep. Baxter Troutman, Lehigh Acres Rep. […]
Jim RosicaNovember 22, 2017
2min328
Former state Rep. Doug Holder will pay $6,500 in civil penalties to resolve an ethics complaint that he filed “inaccurate” financial disclosures in 2010-14. The Sarasota County Republican agreed to the settlement, which was disclosed by the Florida Commission on Ethics on Wednesday. The deal still must be approved by commissioners at their Dec. 8 […]
Scott PowersMay 26, 2017
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State Rep. Rene Plasencia, a former public school teacher, was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott as one of the state’s board members on the Southern Regional Education Board, a 16-state compact. “I am a firm believer we need to start reducing some of the high-stakes testing that we offer,” Plasencia told POLITICO Florida. “I want […]
Mitch PerryJanuary 24, 2017
4min375
In a committee hearing Tuesday, Florida lawmakers learned that while a tough budget year may be coming, they’re essentially letting more than two hundred million dollars in sales taxes go uncollected. That’s the rough estimate that one state official had regarding the loss of income from not enforcing online companies to pay sales tax. “Sales from […]
Mitch PerryJanuary 24, 2017
5min234
More details have emerged in the negotiations between the Atlanta Braves and Sarasota County, which could lead to the creation of a new spring training facility and year round academy by in the county by 2019. “We’re hopeful that we come to a conclusion that benefits both parties, that is creative and beneficial, that is […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 14, 2016
3min219
Greg Steube is walloping his Senate District 23 opponent, but a new poll indicates both men still appear to be relatively unknown. A new St. Pete Polls survey shows Steube has a 9-point lead over Democrat Frank Alcock. The survey — conducted for FloridaPolitics.com — found Steube leads Alcock, 45 percent to 36 percent. Nearly 19 […]
Jim RosicaSeptember 13, 2016
3min312
Secretary Sam Verghese on Tuesday announced his resignation from the state’s Department of Elder Affairs. In an email to staff, Verghese said his resignation will be effective Sept. 23. He is leaving “to explore opportunities in the private sector.” “It has been a wonderful opportunity to serve Florida’s elders in a unique way that I will […]