Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Peter SchorschJuly 29, 2016

An old proverb goes: “You are the company you keep.” Another saying, not quite as old, is “stop saying dumb things on social media.” That last one is a bit of wisdom Marco Rubio might have imparted on Republican activist Sam Rashid during Thursday’s $500-a-plate “Day One Marco” fundraiser in Tampa. Florida’s junior senator has […]

Gary FineoutJuly 25, 2016

Amid a major shakeup pushed by Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida agency responsible for luring jobs to the state is paying nearly a half-million dollars to departing employees. Florida taxpayers are picking up the majority of the cost for severance payments and payouts for unused leave. Records requested by The Associated Press show that 10 […]

Peter SchorschJuly 20, 2016

While Florida’s delegates to the Republican National Convention noshed on a Tuesday morning breakfast fit for a Hubert Mizell column — chicken & waffles, honestly cheesy grits, and cinnamon sticky buns — Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam extolled on the virtues of living under GOP rule in the Sunshine State. “The economy was in the tank, and we had more […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 15, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott brushed off questions about whether Donald Trump would be able to secure the nomination next week, saying the New York Republican is the clear winner. “He clearly won the delegates,” said Scott during a stop in Naples Friday. “My goal is that we have a great convention, and we highlight where we’re […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 14, 2016

Brad Swanson has been tapped to lead the Florida Cable Telecommunications Association. Derek Cooper, chair of the association’s Board of Directors, announced Thursday Swanson has accepted the position of FCTA president. “On behalf of FCTA, I am excited that we have someone of Brad’s caliber to lead the association,” said Cooper. “We welcome Brad and […]

Mitch PerryJuly 6, 2016

Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, 2016 presidential candidate Carly Fiorina, and Daniel Hannan, a British member of the European Parliament, are some of the bold-faced names that will be part of Americans for Prosperity’s “American Dream Summit” to take place at the Orlando County Convention Center September 2-3. “This year’s Defending the American Dream Summit in Orlando is going to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 6, 2016

There’re breakfasts and tailgates, post-session beers and pre-session rallies. The Republican Party of Florida outlined the schedule for state delegates in a 17-page packet this week. The packets, sent to the 99 delegates and 96 alternates heading to the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, are meant to give Florida Republicans a rundown of the […]

Joe HendersonJuly 5, 2016

The latest example of Richard Corcoran’s expanding power in Tallahassee came in this little news nugget: He raised $53,000 last month, despite the fact he has already been re-elected to the Florida House without opposition. As incoming House Speaker, Corcoran’s reach extends far beyond his campaign. One of the biggest ways is in serving as […]

Drew WilsonJuly 5, 2016

Incoming Republican House Speaker Richard Corcoran raised $53,000 across his campaign and committee accounts last month, according to newly filed campaign finance reports. Corcoran, who won re-election without opposition a week ago, raised $13,000 for his campaign and another $40,000 for his political committee, “Florida Roundtable,” between June 1 and June 24. The bulk of […]

Ryan RayJune 24, 2016

As of the close of business for the state Division of Elections, it appears candidates in some 29 state House seats — nearly a quarter of the 120-member body — are already headed to Tallahassee. About 15 Republicans and 14 Democrats will have no need for a campaign manager this election cycle, according to a preliminary […]

Tag: Richard Corcoran

The company you keep: Sam Rashid turns up at Marco Rubio Tampa fundraiser

Florida’s jobs agency gives checks to departing employees

Richard Corcoran for Governor in 2018?

Rick Scott gearing up for GOP convention speech

Personnel note: Brad Swanson named president of FCTA

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst to headline AFP Florida’s summit in Orlando in September

Breakfast with Adam Putnam, briefings with Richard Corcoran highlight Florida delegates’ schedule at GOP convention

Joe Henderson: Richard Corcoran flexes muscles with $53K June fundraising

Without opposition, Richard Corcoran has big June, committee raises $40K

More than two dozen House members automatically re-elected