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Mitch PerryApril 14, 2016

Florida Strong, the independent advocacy organization, is going after South Tampa House Republican Dana Young, alleging that she is more aligned with her campaign contributors than her constituents. “Dana Young has shown she works for her campaign contributors, not the people of Florida,” reads the front page of a mailer being sent residents who live in […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 12, 2016

The end of the 2016 legislative session last month can only mean one thing — election season is coming. Campaign finance reports were due to the state on Monday. The March fundraising reports show that more than two dozen candidates for the Florida House have more than $100,000 in cash on hand, and several candidates raised […]

Ryan RayApril 12, 2016

The House will formally designate Speaker-to-be Rep. Richard Corcoran and President-to-be Sen. Joe Negron as head of their respective chambers in an organizational meeting on November 22, according to a LobbyTools Legislative IQ bulletin. Lawmakers will meet in Tallahassee to affirm their already-settled choices in presiding officers. First, of course, both must win reelection to their seats, a feat […]

Drew WilsonApril 11, 2016

House District 67 Republican Rep. Chris Latvala will begin his re-election run with a May 2 event at the Island Way Grill in Clearwater, his campaign said Monday. Among those listed on the invite are incoming House Speaker Richard Corcoran, Republican Reps. Chris Sprowls, Kathleen Peters, Larry Ahern, and Jamie Grant, as well as Sen. […]

Ryan RayApril 4, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott gave his signature Monday to an omnibus transportation bill that makes about a dozen changes to state law regarding the Florida Department of Transportation. Scott’s final approval of HB 7027 means numerous sundry changes for FDOT, one of the largest aspects of the budget and a prominent area of policy for Floridians who travel the state’s […]

Drew WilsonApril 1, 2016

The Florida Department of Corrections announced Friday that it planned to hire thousands of correctional officers during the coming year, despite lawmakers telling the department it should rein in spending. “Properly staffing our institutions is critical to the safe and secure operations of our facilities,” FDOC Secretary Julie Jones said in a news release. “To […]

Phil AmmannApril 1, 2016

All Aboard Florida has sunk more than $3 million into state lobbying fees and campaign contributions to clear the tracks for commuter rail through Central Florida. The stakes couldn’t be higher. If AAF fails to secure even one of the 17 permits needed from six state agencies, some Treasure Coast officials say it could derail […]

Jim RosicaApril 1, 2016

Two legislative leaders are asking the state’s utility regulators to “follow the law” and deny a request by a water utility serving parts of Marion, Pasco and Seminole counties to increase its rates. State Rep. Richard Corcoran, the Land O’ Lakes Republican slated to become House Speaker after the 2016 elections, and Sen. Wilton Simpson, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMarch 28, 2016

It’s easy to call Chris Sprowls tough. He beat cancer as a teenager; made a name for himself prosecuting violent offenders; and has become one of the go-to guys to get things done in the Florida House. Friends, though, say Sprowls is also a genuinely nice person who cares deeply about his community and the state of […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 21, 2016

A Monday email from state Reps. Richard Corcoran and Jose Oliva on behalf of the House Majority 2016 campaign outlined the five guiding principles of the 2016 State House campaign in light of the “volatility of this campaign season.” One such principle: staying out of the primary scrum. “We will not interfere in primary races in open House […]

Tag: Richard Corcoran

Florida Strong now going after Dana Young in new mailer

Dozens of candidates have raised $100,000 or more for their House races

House, Senate set to designate Joe Negron, Richard Corcoran leaders in November

Chris Latvala starts HD 67 re-election with May 2 Clearwater event

Rick Scott signs omnibus FDOT bill into law

Department of Corrections to go on hiring binge

All Aboard Florida spends $3M in lobbying, contributions to clear tracks for rail project

Richard Corcoran, Wilton Simpson oppose water rate hike

For Chris Sprowls, shot at leadership means an opportunity to be “as bold as possible”

House Majority outlines November strategy