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Jacob OglesDecember 15, 2018

Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson this year spent just short of $311 on his re-election effort as Republican opponent Rick Scott dropped a historic $63.5 million on the race. Final filings with the Federal Election Commission show Nelson spent upward of $31.1 million on the race, but little of that came from the candidate himself. That […]

Jacob OglesDecember 15, 2018

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Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will soon leave his Cabinet position, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday. It’s unclear what impact this could have on a deal cut between Zinke and Gov. Rick Scott to leave the state “off the table” regarding an expansion of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. But Zinke’s departure will […]

Peter SchorschDecember 15, 2018

With a new statewide gig at a regulatory agency, state Rep. Halsey Beshears is expected to soon vacate his House District 7 seat. It’s a fantastic opportunity for Beshears. But we’re hoping it’s not bad news for the constituents of the sprawling, 10-county district stretches across most of the counties hit hardest by Hurricane Michael. […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 14, 2018

Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis will continue his swing of victory “thank you” tour stops on Saturday. DeSantis, who advisers describe as buried in policy details and laying the groundwork for his nascent administration, is nonetheless taking advantage of the remaining pre-Inauguration weekends to visit markets around Florida. The former Congressman’s first stop is in U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz‘s […]

Staff ReportsDecember 14, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott appointed six new judges on Thursday, less than a month before he leaves office and joins the U.S. Senate. Topping the list of appointments are two new names for the Third District appellate bench. Eric Hendon will replace retired Judge Richard Suarez on the Third District Court of Appeal. Significantly, this is […]

Drew WilsonDecember 13, 2018

Lobbyist, Florida State University alumnus and longtime Tallahassee resident Gus Corbella has applied to fill the City Commission seat vacated by Scott Maddox’ suspension from office. “The entirety of my career and civic life has been devoted to public service and advocacy,” Corbella said in a letter to the commission. “From my formal education at […]

Phil AmmannDecember 13, 2018

Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis’ looming appointments of three Florida Supreme Court justices brings into stark relief the urgent need to institute a fair, nonpartisan and merit-based selection process for judicial nominations in our state. The process for nominating state judges has become increasingly politicized in recent years, threatening the independence and impartiality of our courts. This […]

Peter SchorschDecember 13, 2018

Ken Lawson, a veteran of Gov. Rick Scott‘s administration, will next lead the Department of Economic Opportunity when Ron DeSantis becomes Governor. That’s according to sources inside the transition team who spoke with Florida Politics on Thursday. (The hire was confirmed later in the day by an official news release.) Lawson is now president and CEO of VISIT […]

Ryan NicolDecember 13, 2018

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Senate President Bill Galvano on Thursday said his chamber won’t act on Broward County Elections Supervisor Brenda Snipes‘ suspension by Gov. Rick Scott. The reason: Not enough time. Galvano also points to a 1934 Florida Supreme Court advisory opinion that suggests Snipes’ rescinding her resignation doesn’t count. Under the state constitution, the Senate is responsible for […]

Guest AuthorDecember 11, 2018

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It’s not just the 1.4 million convicted felons whose rights were restored by Amendment 4 that need a review on voting. Given the political turmoil in the Sunshine State during the November election, we should all refresh our voter knowledge before the next political campaign season. And, we should prepare for a renewed spotlight on […]

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Bill Nelson spent $311 of own money to Rick Scott’s $63.5 million

Ryan Zinke resigning, oil lobbyist to lead Interior Department

Takeaways from Tallahassee — When it matters most

Ron DeSantis to say ‘thank you’ this weekend

Not-so-lame duck: Rick Scott makes six judicial appointments

Gus Corbella applies to replace Scott Maddox on Tallahassee Commission

Trelvis Randolph: Justice in jeopardy – the reshaping of Florida’s Supreme Court

Ken Lawson tapped to head DEO under Ron DeSantis

Bill Galvano says Senate won’t act on Brenda Snipes suspension

Sean Pittman: Not just felons need a second chance at voting