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Gary FineoutNovember 23, 2015

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, setting up a likely messy budget fight with the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature, on Monday released a nearly $79.3 billion spending plan that is heavy on tax cuts and help for businesses. Scott, in an event that was similar to campaign rallies he held during his successful re-election campaign, chose a sign […]

Peter SchorschNovember 18, 2015

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House Republican Majority Leader Dana Young will raise money for her re-election with a major event Dec. 2 in Tampa. Cabinet members Jeff Atwater, Pam Bondi and Adam Putnam, as well as House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Speaker-Designate Richard Corcoran, headline the invitation for Young’s fundraiser at the Tampa Yacht and Country Club. Honorary hosts […]

Drew WilsonNovember 16, 2015

The third quarter compensation report is in for big-time lobbying group Corcoran & Johnston, which reported an estimated $1.3 million in compensation from its 78 clients. The firm’s top client for the quarter running July 1 to Sept. 30 was the University of South Florida Foundation, which paid $59,000 for representation before the Legislature, and […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 16, 2015

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On Friday, FloridaPolitics.com had an in-depth phone interview with Leslie Jean-Bart, a partner at Terrell Hogan who is, for now, running unopposed to succeed termed-out Mia Jones in HD 14. Jean-Bart, the granddaughter of the iconic Mary Singleton, who was one of two of the first African-Americans and women on consolidated Jacksonville’s City Council, may be […]

Jim RosicaNovember 13, 2015

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry gave a warning to Sunshine Summit attendees milling about in the hall. “You might want to come back in,” he said. “I’m getting ready to tell you how conservatives win elections.” The Republican Curry, former chair of the state GOP, beat incumbent Democratic Mayor Alvin Brown last year. He castigated Brown as putting […]

Drew WilsonNovember 12, 2015

Some of the top Florida Republicans will gather in Miami Beach Dec. 10 for pair of fundraising events benefiting House Majority and Senate Majority. The guest list will include House Speaker designate Richard Corcoran, Republican Majority Leader Sen. Bill Galvano and Chairman Jose Oliva, who is also the favorite to become House Speaker after the […]

Phil AmmannNovember 12, 2015

Pasco County legislators and officials join to help needy families prepare fresh, nutritious meals this holiday at the 2015 Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway. Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano joins state Sen. John Legg and state Reps. Richard Corcoran and Amanda Murphy and Sheriff Chris Nocco to host the 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 11 giveaway. […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 5, 2015

Not exactly an October surprise, but Build Something That Lasts, a committee established by supporters of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry “to advance conservative principles and … support political causes and potentially candidates who reflect the same vision for the future of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida,” had a big fundraising month. It raised $94,500, with the […]

Jim RosicaNovember 3, 2015

A measure that would impose term limits on Florida’s appellate-level judges cleared its first House committee on Tuesday. The House Civil Justice subcommittee approved the bill (HB 197) on an 8-5 vote largely along party lines, though one Republican, George Moraitis of Fort Lauderdale, voted against it. State Rep. John Wood, the Winter Haven Republican sponsoring […]

Associated PressNovember 3, 2015

Jeb Bush hit the reset button on his faltering presidential campaign, racing across Florida Monday with a new slogan that cast him as the sole Republican candidate who can right what’s wrong with Washington: “Jeb Can Fix It.” But the pithy phrasing could apply as much to his effort to steady the campaign as it […]

Tag: Richard Corcoran

Rick Scott’s budget: Tax cuts, more for schools

Dana Young plans major re-election fundraiser Dec. 2

Corcoran & Johnston among top earners, with $1.3 million in Q3 lobbying compensation

HD 14 Dem Leslie Jean-Bart runs as “ambassador for the people”

Lenny Curry, Richard Corcoran talk about cronyism, courage

House, Senate campaign arms host pair of Miami Beach fundraisers Dec. 10

Pasco leaders announce Farm Share Giveaway, so families can prepare fresh holiday meals

Build Something That Lasts has blockbuster October; Shad Khan is in

Term limits for appellate judges OK’d by House panel

Jeb Bush hits campaign reset, retools slogan: ‘Jeb Can Fix It’