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Daniel TilsonFebruary 19, 2015

So we’ve got this Sunshine Law in Florida. It’s supposed to be all about “open” government decision-making and freedom of information, including unrestricted access to public records. As many of us now know more than ever before, Florida Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet have made a farce of the law. And they’ve had plenty […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 18, 2015

Governmental affairs expert Fátima Perez is the new chief of staff for the City of Miami Beach. Perez, who brings more than 15 years of governmental affairs and lobbying experience, is joining the Office of the Mayor and Commission in its push to move Miami Beach forward. She starts her new role on Feb. 23. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2015

The Fiorentino Group (TFG) has hired Melissa Langley as Development and Political Coordinator. Langley will oversee TFG’s political fundraising efforts, and plan and execute special events for clients and partners. She also will be aiding in development and implementation of the firm’s strategic marketing activities. Her work will be instrumental in TFG’s continued success and […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 3, 2015

The loss of Gov. Rick Scott’s candidate for chairman of the Republican Party of Florida has spawned a lot of punditry minimizing his importance. But Scott is actually more important than ever. He is creating a roadmap to victory in Florida for any Republican presidential candidate through sound and successful policies that have righted the […]

Daniel TilsonJanuary 26, 2015

President Barack Obama urged employers to “give working families a fair shot,” as part of national conversion to the “middle-class economics” he called for in last week’s State of the Union Address. He reminded us that basic necessities of economic survival for working people worldwide, including living wages, paid sick-leave days and affordable child care, […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 22, 2015

More fallout from the battle for the Florida GOP leadership: Gov. Rick Scott took back $580,000 from the Republican Party of Florida. RPOF Chair Leslie Dougher, endorsed by Scott, lost to newly elected state Rep. Blaise Ingoglia during the RPOF annual meeting in Orlando last Saturday. As the vote approached, Naples Daily News political reporter […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 22, 2015

With all due respect to Jacob Engels, he just doesn’t know what the hell he is writing about. Engels, a whippersnapper of a blogger, wrote on his site, the East Orlando Post — and Sunshine State News foolishly cross-posted — “A Look at Contenders in Blaise Ingoglia’s Hiring Decisions” in which he “examine(s) who some of […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 22, 2015

With all due respect to Jacob Engels, he just doesn’t know what the hell he is writing about. Engels, a whippersnapper of a blogger, wrote on his site, the East Orlando Post — and Sunshine State News foolishly cross-posted — “A Look at Contenders in Blaise Ingoglia’s Hiring Decisions” in which he “examine(s) who some of […]

Ryan RayJanuary 17, 2015

Juston Johnson has resigned as executive director of the state Republican Party, part of a chain reaction of events on Saturday afternoon that has dramatically changed the internal dynamics of the Florida GOP. Johnson’s exit came as State Rep. Blaise Ingoglia was elected RPOF Chairman in a runoff over incumbent Leslie Dougher 132-90, stunning many observers and upsetting a delicate […]

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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Daniel Tilson: Ain’t no sunshine: Make our legislators clean the mud off Florida government ‘transparency’

Personnel note: Fátima Perez named chief of staff for the City of Miami Beach

Personnel note: The Fiorentino Group hires Melissa Langley

Joe Gruters: Forget the punditry, Rick Scott matters because results matter

Daniel Tilson: Fighting for “middle-class economics” can put Fla. Dems back on track

Rick Scott takes back $580K from state GOP

Here’s a real list of who might be next Executive Director of the Florida GOP

Here's a real list of who might be next Executive Director of the Florida GOP

Juston Johnson resigns as Executive Director of Florida GOP amid upheaval

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