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Guest AuthorFebruary 8, 2018

Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) was created to foster an economic climate in Florida conducive to the growth, development and welfare of industry, business and the people of the state, which is why we are proud to be one of the 30 statewide organizations that make up the Sadowski Coalition. Fully funding our affordable housing […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 31, 2018

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In an effort that would comply with voters’ wishes, the Florida Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a proposal that would direct $100 million to the Florida Forever land-buying program every year. “This is one of the things we can be proud of not just when we go back home, but for many years to come,” […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 31, 2018

A trio of alcoholic beverage-related bills moved through a House panel Tuesday: — Beer advertisements in theme parks would be allowed under a bill approved by the Careers and Competition Subcommittee. That measure (HB 669) was approved 13-2, with chair Halsey Beshears, a Monticello Republican, and Rep. Larry Ahern, a Seminole Republican, casting ‘no’ votes. […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 26, 2018

A Senate bill to exempt fantasy sports play from state gambling regulation cleared its last committee this week, making it available for the floor. But there are still big ‘if’s that could blow up the gambling exclusivity deal, known as the Seminole Compact, between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Here’s the staff analysis: […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 22, 2018

A 135-year-old law that makes it a first-degree misdemeanor to defame a woman for being unchaste would be repealed under a bill that cleared its first of three Senate committee stops on Monday. “In our modern society these penalties are too severe for an issue that has mostly been handled among two private citizens in […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 19, 2018

On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations committee heard a presentation from South Florida Water Management District Executive Director Ernie Marks on the status report of the reservoir project authorized by Senate Bill 10. Following the presentation, Appropriations Chair and Senate Bill 10 sponsor Rob Bradley expressed confidence in the district’s plans. But following the meeting, Senate […]

Lloyd DunkelbergerJanuary 17, 2018

Florida counties will have to contribute an additional $66 million to the state pension fund in the new budget year, according to legislation that has started moving in the Senate. As a result of a decrease in the assumed rate of investment return on the $160 billion pension fund, counties, school boards, state agencies, universities, […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2018

Here we are now. Entertain us. EverBank Field was lit Sunday, as the Jacksonville Jaguars laid a smackdown on the Buffalo Bills, in a 10-3 defensive struggle that was best watched live and in the stands. Jacksonville hadn’t hosted a playoff game this century; the crowd was hyped. And mostly Jaguar fans. The media derided […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 10, 2018

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Republican Wyman Duggan, a Jacksonville lawyer seeking to replace departing Jay Fant in House District 15, hit six figures in fundraising last month, reporting $10,124 of new December money, which pushed him up to $103,674 raised (and over $92,000 on hand). Duggan’s likely Democrat opponent, highly touted Tracye Polson, is still running competitively in the cash chase. Polson […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 8, 2018

Fleming Island Republican Sen. Rob Bradley saw his political committee raise more money in November than in any other single month. And in December, Bradley’s Working for Florida’s Families exceeded that sum, setting an internal record level of fundraising for the second straight month. The committee hauled in $173,000, with significant buy-in from U.S. Sugar, Wal-Mart, Florida […]

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Brewster Bevis: Affordable housing good for Florida business, economy

Senate approves $100 million for Florida Forever land-buying program

Bottoms up: Booze bills moving in House

Despite Seminole concerns, fantasy sports bill ready in Senate

Senate committee OKs repeal of ‘archaic’ chastity defamation law

It’ll be magic if Joe Negron succeeds with new Lake O reservoir land buy

Counties face increased pension costs

Jacksonville Bold for 1.12.18 — Smells like teal spirit

Wyman Duggan scores Rob Bradley backing; HD 15 money race stays tight

Rob Bradley committee reports blockbuster December fundraising