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Christine Jordan SextonMay 21, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott isn’t saying what his next move will be. Scott on Thursday would not say whether he would drop his lawsuit against the federal government now that Florida has been given tentative assuance that the Low Income Pool program will exist for the next two years. “It’s not even official. It’s not even done yet,” […]

Mitch PerryMay 19, 2015

Tuesday, May 19, was to be the day when undocumented parents of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents could begin applying for temporary deportation relief and work authorization under a new deferred action program known as DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents). It was announced by President Barack Obama in November […]

Ryan RayMay 13, 2015

The 1st District Court of Appeal on Wednesday heard arguments from plaintiffs in their attempt to operate slot machines at a horse racing facility in Gretna. Gretna Creek Entertainment wants to overturn Attorney General Pam Bondi‘s opinion that invalidated the results of a 2012 Gadsden County referendum to allow the slot machines. Justices also heard from an attorney from Bondi’s […]

Ryan RayMay 13, 2015

The Tallahassee-based 1st District Court of Appeals will hear arguments Wednesday afternoon regarding whether or not the Gadsden County pari-mutuel facility Gretna Gaming should be issued a state license to operate new slot machines. More than 62 percent of voters there approved a county-wide referendum in 2012 that would allow slots at the Gretna quarter horse racing facility […]

Melissa RossMay 12, 2015

He’s a retired optometrist, but Wayne Wood is a bold-faced name in Jacksonville for pursuits that go far beyond medicine. Wood is the founder of Riverside Avondale Preservation and the Riverside Arts Market. He’s the driving force behind the new Friends of Hemming Park. And he’s a noted author and local historian. Described by some political observers […]

Mitch PerryMay 11, 2015

A constitutional amendment that would allow Floridians the opportunity to purchase solar power for their home energy needs is one step closer to getting on the 2016 ballot, as the Financial Impact Estimating Conference (FIEC) has completed its review of the Florida Solar Choice ballot petition and filed its Financial Impact Statement with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2015

The picture to the right is of the dock in front of the beach house where the Griswolds, er, the Schorsches are vacationing this week. This was supposed to be a recuperative, post-session retreat, and although it has been an enjoyable time here in St. Augustine, it feels like just a break before the next […]

Christine Jordan SextonMay 8, 2015

One day after leaving Washington, D.C., with no promises the federal government will extend Medicaid supplemental funding to the state for another year, Gov. Rick Scott‘s attorneys filed an injunction in his lawsuit against the Obama administration. On the surface, the filing asks the court to issue a preliminary injunction or to support a writ […]

Phil AmmannMay 4, 2015

For those wondering which big name Florida Republican will choose to seek higher office 2018, one puzzle piece may soon fall into place. Conservative women’s group Maggie’s List is hosting a major Tampa fundraiser on May 19 that’s to feature a “special announcement” from Attorney General Pam Bondi. Bondi is widely considered one of the […]

Phil AmmannMay 1, 2015

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott named two Tampa legal experts to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court, which serves Hillsborough County. Judge Christopher Nash, 43, of Tampa, currently serves as Hillsborough County Judge in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. He previously practiced with Leavengood, Nash, Dauval & Boyle from 2004-2013. Before that, he worked with Akerman Senterfitt […]

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Rick Scott doesn’t offer much on Low Income Pool letter from feds

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1st District Court of Appeal hears arguments in Gretna slots case

1st District Court of Appeal to hear oral arguments in Gretna pari-mutuels case

Wayne Wood endorses Alvin Brown: “We cannot afford to hire a rookie”

Solar amendment passes milestone, but still needs many signatures to get on ballot

Takeaways from Tallahassee, er, St. Augustine

Rick Scott’s attorneys file injunction to force Medicaid funding beyond June 30

Pam Bondi to make “special announcement” at May 19 fundraiser

Gov. Scott names Tampa’s Christopher Nash and Mark Kiser to Circuit Court