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Mitch PerryJanuary 12, 2015

Every year, federal and state law enforcement agents seize millions of dollars from civilians during traffic stops, simply by asserting that they believe the money is connected to some illegal activity and without ever pursuing criminal charges. Under federal law and the laws of most states, they are entitled to keep most (and sometimes all) […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 12, 2015

Every year, federal and state law enforcement agents seize millions of dollars from civilians during traffic stops, simply by asserting that they believe the money is connected to some illegal activity and without ever pursuing criminal charges. Under federal law and the laws of most states, they are entitled to keep most (and sometimes all) […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 12, 2015

Going into the 2015 Legislative session, advocates for Florida hosting more film and television productions are hoping that this is finally the year that a tax incentive package to lure Hollywood productions to the Sunshine State can become a reality. Florida’s Legislature allocated $296 million in film incentives in 2010 that was supposed to last […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

As any good politician will tell you, success rarely comes on its own. From campaigns to legislative office, politics takes teamwork. Lots and lots of teamwork. And that means opportunities! For those wanting to make a mark in politics – or aspire to an exciting career that matters – Florida Politics is launching a new […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

State Rep. Travis Hutson took in another $80,625 in campaign cash from December 1-31 as the Elkton Republican campaigns in the special election for Senate District 6. The special election is to replace former Sen. John Thrasher, the St. Augustine Republican who resigned the Legislature in November to become Florida State University president. Of the […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

House District 24 hopeful Paul Renner continued collecting piles of campaign cash, adding $61,875 during December, according to reports filed Monday with the state Division of Elections. Renner, a Palm Coast Republican, is running for the Jan. 27 GOP primary, with an overall fundraising total as of Dec. 31 of $138,375. He has spent $111,026 […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering aligning voting dates in the 2016 presidential primary calendar. If that happens, Beth Reinhard of the Wall Street Journal believes what follows could become a focal point the battle for the Republican nomination. A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering aligning voting dates in the 2016 presidential primary calendar. If that happens, Beth Reinhard of the Wall Street Journal believes what follows could become a focal point the battle for the Republican nomination. A Southern Super Tuesday could emerge as seven states are considering […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 12, 2015

The legislative war between the craft brewing industry and “Big Beer” over the past couple of years appeared to be fading out going into the 2015 legislative session. But it might be back on, now that the Florida Retail Federation and the Florida Independent Spirits Association have filed petitions to intervene in an administrative lawsuit against the […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

Candidate Mike Davis took a fundraising lead in the month of December over fellow Republican Cyndi Stevenson for the House District 17 special elections. From December 1 – 31, Davis, a St. Augustine small business owner, took in $35,480, edging out Stephenson, the St. Johns County Commissioner, who raised $30,560, according to the state Division […]

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Jeff Brandes "looking into" possibly addressing civil forfeiture laws in Florida

Jeff Brandes “looking into” possibly addressing civil forfeiture laws in Florida

New poll shows Floridians NOT supportive of tax incentives for film/TV productions

Florida Politics launches new political jobs listing section

Travis Hutson takes in another $80K in December for SD 6 race

Paul Renner continues fundraising haul for HD 24 special election

A March 1 date for Florida's presidential primary?

A March 1 date for Florida’s presidential primary?

Craft breweries fear lawsuit could threaten tasting rooms

Mike Davis takes fundraising lead in HD 17 special election