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Jim RosicaJanuary 19, 2016

The head of an anti-gambling expansion group Tuesday announced a three-front war as lawmakers prepare to consider a sweeping deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that he said could “lead to the largest gambling expansion in state history.” John Sowinski, president of the Orlando-based No Casinos, told reporters he plans a legislative, legal and […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 13, 2016

Legislation that would allow beer to be sold and consumed on All Aboard Florida train cars and at its stations cleared a Senate panel on Wednesday. The Regulated Industries Committee OK’d the bill (SB 698) without objection. The train provisions were added as an amendment by committee Chairman Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island Republican. He mentioned […]

Ryan RayNovember 4, 2015

In a quick 20-minute hearing Wednesday morning, the Senate Regulated Industries Committee passed bills to allow lottery tickets to be sold in machines and to require cosmetics makers to register with the state. The Senate panel, led by Chairman Sen. Rob Bradley, an Orange Park Republican and former prosecutor, passed both bills without much debate. Sen. Jeff Brandes said […]

Jim RosicaOctober 7, 2015

State Sen. Rob Bradley, who leads a legislative panel that oversees gambling in Florida, said Wednesday there’s a “better than 50 percent” chance the Seminole Tribe of Florida and state officials will agree on a new deal for the tribe to continue offering blackjack. Bradley, the Fleming Island Republican who chairs the Regulated Industries committee, briefly spoke to […]

James CallApril 8, 2015

Wednesday, the Senate Regulated Industries Committee squeaked through a bill seeking to extend the Seminole Compact for one more year. Lawmakers expanded a proposal allowing horse and dog tracks to operate card rooms and slot machines without offering any races. Chairman Rob Bradley wrote the bill, SB 7088, but voted against the amendments after asking for […]

Tag: Senate Regulated Industries Committee

No Casinos promises multifront war on gambling

All Aboard Florida riders could drink beer under new bill

Regulated Industries panel clears automated lotto tickets, cosmetics bills

“Better than 50% chance” for Seminole blackjack deal

Bill to extend Seminole Compact squeaks by Senate committee