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Peter SchorschJuly 19, 2017

Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey may mount a 2018 bid for Richard Corcoran’s state House seat in 2018, sources tell FloridaPolitics.com. Corcoran cannot seek re-election seat due to term limits. His HD 37 covers central Pasco County directly north of Tampa, with a reliably Republican lean. Corcoran beat Starkey the last time the seat was open. […]

Mitch PerryJuly 19, 2017

The Florida Democratic Party is taking Adam Putnam to task a day after the Agricultural Commissioner and gubernatorial nominee mocked an anti-National Rifle Association protest held in Tampa. “Classic progressive move,” Putnam wrote on his Facebook page on Monday. “Desperate attempt to limit our 2nd Amendment rights.” Listed below his comment was a link to […]

Staff ReportsJuly 14, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran continues to grow his political team, despite staying tight-lipped about his 2018 plans. The Tampa Bay Times reported Friday that Watchdog PAC, the Land O’Lakes Republican’s political committee, has hired Jamestown Associates. The Philadelphia-based Republican firm helped shape Donald Trump’s television ad campaign during the 2016 election cycle. The Tampa Bay […]

Mitch PerryJuly 10, 2017

For Florida Republicans unsure who to support for governor in 2018, Bob White wants to give them a staunchly conservative alternative. One might add ‘libertarian’ as well: White chairs the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, which is “dedicated to working within the Republican Party to advance the principles of individual rights, limited government and free markets,” its […]

Jim RosicaJuly 6, 2017

When asked Thursday whether he was still contemplating a run for governor, John Morgan told reporters about his warning to his pal, Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran. “I told Richard Corcoran, the worst thing you could do to boost me is to limit smoke,” he said in Tallahassee, shortly after suing the state because it […]

Jim RosicaJuly 5, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran‘s net worth has fallen by more than 27 percent from last year, according to his latest financial disclosure. His annual filing for 2016 was posted Wednesday on the Florida Commission on Ethics website. Corcoran, an attorney and father of six children, reported a net worth of $341,750 as of Dec. 31, 2016—nearly […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran’s newly formed political committee raised more 2 million dollars last month. Although the Land O’Lakes Republican has been coy about his political future, with an eye-opening haul like that, it’s hard to argue the Speaker is not at least considering a 2018 gubernatorial run. Included in that $2,060,000 (and change) Watchdog […]

Jim RosicaJuly 5, 2017

The new president of The Florida Bar says the organization is standing by to offer “technical legal” support to the Constitution Revision Commission as it readies to amend the state’s governing document, which could include changes affecting the judicial branch. But Michael J. Higer, a partner in Berger Singerman’s Miami office, won’t say which public […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2017

Rep. Paul Renner has won the support of his Republican classmates, grabbing the title of class leader and likely House Speaker beginning in 2022. The GOP freshmen class met in Orlando on Friday to vote on their class leader. The much-anticipated election pitted Renner against Byron Donalds, Erin Grall and Jamie Grant, who was seen as Renner’s […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Senate President Joe Negron aced the 2017 Legislative Session when it comes to school choice, said an organization founded by former Gov. Jeb Bush. Foundation for Florida’s Future gave both Republican lawmakers an “A+” this year and included both on their “honor roll,” which the group says, “recognizes the legislative […]

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Kathryn Starkey eyeing a run for Richard Corcoran’s House seat

Florida Democrats slam Adam Putnam for Facebook comment about anti-NRA protest in Tampa

Report: Richard Corcoran’s Watchdog PAC hires Jamestown Associates

Bob White wants to give GOP voters an alternative in governor’s race

John Morgan for governor? Still might happen, he says

Richard Corcoran’s net worth drops 27 percent

Richard Corcoran’s $2 million haul, and what it could mean for the governor’s race

Florida Bar will focus on ‘protecting the courts’ during constitutional revision process

Northeast Florida’s Paul Renner wins vote to put him in line to be House Speaker in 2022-24

Jeb Bush foundation issues legislative grades; aces for Richard Corcoran, Joe Negron