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Jim RosicaDecember 10, 2015

State Rep. Ritch Workman, the Melbourne Republican and House Rules chairman, is inviting his Tallahassee friends – read “lobbyists” – to a “good old-fashioned Christmas party.” The hope is they’ll bring their checkbooks, though that’s “not required.” In an email sent this month, Workman said he’d “made a lot of friends in this process (but) usually our ‘fellowship’ is […]

Jim RosicaDecember 7, 2015

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In a handwritten note delivered earlier this month, state Sen. Thad Altman moved up his next run for office by two years. Altman, a Rockledge Republican who is term limited in the Florida Senate next year, had originally filed to run for House District 51 in 2018. On Dec. 1, Altman wrote, signed and sent […]

Phil AmmannDecember 7, 2015

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With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – the legislative merry-go-round. Off and on: Nancy Bernier is no longer a legislative assistant for Rockledge Republican Sen. Thad Altman. She will become the new district secretary for Melbourne Republican Rep. Ritch Workman. Off: Aaron McKinney is no longer the legislative […]

Phil AmmannNovember 24, 2015

With a tip of the hat to Legislative IQ powered by LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off and On: Nancy Bernier is no longer a legislative assistant for Rockledge Republican state Sen. Thad Altman. She is now the district secretary for Melbourne Republican state Rep. Ritch Workman. Off: […]

Mitch PerryNovember 11, 2015

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Like his fellow Republicans in the U.S. Senate race, Carlos Lopez-Cantera will be appearing this weekend at the Republican Party of Florida’s Sunshine Summit, but unlike his opponents, he’ll have a a number of Orlando-area lawmakers by his side supporting him. The lieutenant governor announced endorsements from nine Central Florida Republicans on Wednesday. They are: […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 16, 2015

House District 52 hopeful Brian Hodgers crossed the six-figure mark in fundraising after a $18,100 haul last month, and the Melbourne Republican didn’t waste any time touting his advantage over the other two candidates in the race. “We are so grateful and encouraged by the support we are receiving from our community,” Hodgers said in […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 10, 2015

State Sen. Tom Lee won’t give up on trying to amend Florida law on alimony and child custody. On Thursday, Lee filed a bill (SB 250) to change the way divorces are handled in state courts. It marks at least the third time since 2013 that Lee, a Brandon Republican, has supported such an overhaul […]

Jim RosicaAugust 26, 2015

The Florida House of Representatives has released committee assignments for the 2016 Legislative Session, including a brand new “Select Committee on Affordable Healthcare Access” created Wednesday. “I am directing the Select Committee to explore policy options to reduce the cost of health care for consumers and improve the transparency of health care information, make recommendations for […]

Peter SchorschAugust 21, 2015

Responding to a report in which he is listed as a customer of an online dating website for married people looking for affairs, powerful Florida House Rules Chairman Ritch Workman says he’s regrets signing up on the site and is embarrassed by the situation. The Melbourne Republican’s name can be found in the data dump involving subscribers […]

Phil AmmannAugust 17, 2015

State Rep. Ritch Workman, Tallahassee’s newest Uber driver-partner, is getting rave reviews from his legislative colleagues . Workman, whose other part-time job is Chairman of the House Rules Committee, is also director of business development at Keiser University. The Melbourne Republican hopes to use his passion for Uber to gain insight on an issue sure to […]

Tag: Ritch Workman

Ritch Workman combines holiday cheer with political checks

Thad Altman switches seats for his next election

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Carlos Lopez-Cantera rolls out nods from 9 Central Florida Republicans

HD 52 hopeful Brian Hodgers crosses six-figure mark in fundraising

Tom Lee will try again to overhaul alimony, custody laws

House committee assignments released; new healthcare panel added

Ritch Workman says he’s ’embarrassed’ by Ashley Madison connection

Ritch Workman’s legislative colleagues praise his Uber ambitions