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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 16, 2015

The first negative mailpiece of the Jacksonville mayoral election is out, and it’s a rhetorical masterpiece, distilling many of the themes Lenny Curry and his adherents have advocated in recent months into a hard- hitting two-sided document that lays singular blame at the feet of Alvin Brown for what the mailpiece dubs a “pension disaster.” […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 15, 2015

A second poll in the Senate District 6 special elections in as many days confirms a substantial lead for state Rep. Travis Hutson over his opponent, state Rep. “Doc” Renuart. StPetePolls.org conducted the poll of 504 likely Republican voters Jan. 12 on behalf of SaintPetersBlog. Hutson, who currently represents Florida House District 24, leads by 27 points, 48% […]

Ryan RayJanuary 15, 2015

Pro-business group Associated Industries of Florida will focus more of its lobbying muscle on the aerospace industry in 2015, according to an announcement issued Wednesday. The announcement came shortly after AIF President & CEO Tom Feeney was elected to serve on the Cocoa Beach-based Space Foundation’s board of directors. AIF hopes to marshal increasing state […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 15, 2015

Eliminate the corporate income tax and end all tax subsidies and exemptions. Do not expand Medicaid. And continue to offer up school choice. Oh, and examine and eliminate “burdensome regulations and licensing laws.” If that’s a modest prescription for what the Florida Legislature should do when it convenes in March, then so be it. The fact […]

James CallJanuary 15, 2015

Medical marijuana advocates will gather in Coral Gables next month to plan their next step in changing Florida law. Florida for Care, the legislative branch of a grassroots effort that grew out of the People United for Medical Marijuana campaign for last year’s failed Amendment 2 initiative, is scheduling a two-day meeting to discuss policy […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 15, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy was named to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the newly convened 114th Congress. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi made the announcement late Wednesday, calling the Jupiter Democrat “a tireless champion” for families and working people across the nation. “Murphy will continue to show thoughtful leadership for Floridians in […]

Christine Jordan SextonJanuary 15, 2015

Medicaid planning companies cannot use legal kits to advise Floridians on Medicaid planning under an advisory opinion approved by the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday. “Unless the client establishes an independent attorney-client relationship with the attorney, payment from the client is directly to the attorney, and the initial determination that the particular legal document or […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 15, 2015

Starting tomorrow, it will be easier for Americans to travel to Cuba than it has been for more than half a century. The Obama administration announced this morning a set of new regulations beginning on Friday easing decades-old restrictions on travel, business and remittances, a tangible result of last month’s announcement by the White House […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 15, 2015

Starting tomorrow, it will be easier for Americans to travel to Cuba than it has been for more than half a century. The Obama administration announced this morning a set of new regulations beginning on Friday easing decades-old restrictions on travel, business and remittances, a tangible result of last month’s announcement by the White House […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 15, 2015

Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty is reportedly on the chopping block as the Rick Scott administration continues to attempt to put its new team on the field as it enters a second term. McCarty’s alleged transgression? Actually having the audacity to protect Florida’s insurance-buying public by not rubberstamping every self-serving scheme insurance lobbyists try to […]

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Direct mail round-up: Lenny Curry PAC's mailpiece attacks Alvin Brown's 'Pension Disaster'

Second SD 6 poll: Travis Hutson 48%, Doc Renuart 21%, Dennis McDonald 11%

AIF to make aerospace a priority in 2015

Americans for Prosperity unveils its modest agenda for 2015 legislative session

Florida for Care to hold strategy session in Coral Gables

Patrick Murphy named to House Select Committee on Intelligence

No kits! Florida Supreme Court approves new rules on Medicaid planning

Kathy Castor praises, Marco Rubio pans Obama’s easing of travel restrictions to Cuba

Kathy Castor praises, Marco Rubio pans Obama's easing of travel restrictions to Cuba

Does the Scott administration really have Kevin McCarty on the chopping block?