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Jim RosicaJuly 31, 2017

As of last Friday’s deadline, three more former lawmakers applied for the now-empty seat on the Public Service Commission vacated when Jimmy Patronis stepped down to become the state’s new CFO. Applying for the seat were former state Sen. Greg Evers, a Baker (Okaloosa County) Republican; former state Rep. Dave Murzin, a Pensacola Republican; and former state Rep. Ritch […]

Phil AmmannOctober 11, 2016

With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements — both on and off — of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: Mary Kassabaum is no longer legislative assistant for Trilby Republican state Sen. Wilton Simpson. Off: Caroline Crow is no longer district secretary for Rockledge Republican state Sen. Thad Altman. On: Matthew Hunter is returning as legislative assistant for Fort […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 31, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce made a big investment in the primary, a move officials said paid off, despite a few notable losses. The Chamber’s political operation announced primary victories for 76 of the 89 candidates it endorsed. Some of those candidates were incumbents; others were involved in uncompetitive primaries. But there were big wins […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 30, 2016

Thad Altman is likely heading back to the Florida Legislature. Altman came out on top in Florida House District 52. The Rockledge Republican received 34 percent of the vote, followed by Brian Hodgers with 23 percent. Monique Miller received 23 percent, while Robert “Fritz” VanVolkenburgh received 20 percent of the vote. Altman will replace Rep. Ritch […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 30, 2016

Rep. Debbie Mayfield came out on top in Senate District 17. According to unofficial election results, Mayfield received 42 percent of the vote. She defeated Rep. Ritch Workman, who received 35 percent. The race was one of the nastiest in this election cycle. Outside political committees poured thousands upon thousands of dollars into the race, […]

Staff ReportsAugust 27, 2016

For better or worse, all eyes will be on several Florida Senate races come election night. FloridaPolitics.com commissioned a series of polls in recent weeks to look at how candidates in Senate District 17, 19, 23 and 28 were faring. In many cases the surveys — conducted by St. Pete Polls — showed tight races […]

Peter SchorschAugust 26, 2016

It is arguably the nastiest — and perhaps the weirdest — legislative race of the primary election cycle. Not a day goes by without a negative flier landing in voters’ mailboxes. On most days, there are several. A slew of Twitter accounts and websites authored by anonymous bomb-throwers have sprung up. The race has even featured a […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 22, 2016

Some state Senate candidates may be getting a little boost from Gov. Rick Scott. Ritch Workman in Senate District 17 and Kathleen Passidomo in Senate District 28 have released advertisements featuring Scott. In both of the ads, Scott is shown touting their accomplishments. “When Gov. Scott needed a big job done, he called in the Workman,” an announcer says in a […]

Scott PowersAugust 21, 2016

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has weighed in on the contentious Senate District 17 Republican primary, offering his endorsement of Republican state Rep. Debbie Mayfield. “I have known Debbie personally for nearly 20 years and can tell you she is a caring mother and devoted wife,” Rubio stated in a news release issued by Mayfield’s campaign. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

Ritch Workman is calling on his Senate District 17 opponent to immediately resign her House seat. The reason? Debbie Mayfield appears to live outside of her district. According to bio box in Florida Today, Mayfield told the newspaper she moved to Brevard County in 2015. She listed her hometown as Rockledge. Mayfield was re-elected to […]

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More former lawmakers apply to replace Jimmy Patronis on PSC

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Florida Chamber upbeat despite mixed results in primaries

Thad Altman, Erin Grall come out on top in HD 52, HD 54

Debbie Mayfield defeats Ritch Workman in SD 17

Polling recap: Several state Senate races remain close as primary nears

Final poll of SD 17 GOP primary shows Ritch Workman closing gap vs. Debbie Mayfield

Candidates use Rick Scott’s praise to try to boost their primary chances

Debbie Mayfield gets Marco Rubio’s endorsement in SD 17

Ritch Workman calls for Debbie Mayfield to resign over residency