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Phil AmmannDecember 12, 2014

Corporations are lining up to sponsor Gov. Rick Scott’s second term inauguration, at least in part, announced the Republican Party of Florida on Friday. Among the companies stepping up to help cover costs include Clewiston’s U.S. Sugar Corp. insurer FCCI Services, Inc. of Sarasota, who each put up $25,000 this month. Calder Race Course from […]

Guest AuthorDecember 11, 2014

Florida’s unemployment rate is at 6 percent. It is hard to imagine a more deliberate focus on job creation than the state witnessed in the past four years. But what happens when we broaden the goal of economic development beyond job creation? In fairness, there is an obligation to demonstrate first why job creation is […]

Phil AmmannDecember 10, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott is turning to a veteran of state government to try to turn around Florida’s troubled prison system that has been under scrutiny for inmate deaths, abuse and allegations of cover-ups. Scott on Wednesday announced he was appointing Julie Jones, who once led the agency that oversees the state highway patrol, to take […]

Phil AmmannDecember 9, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott today reappointed Barbara Palmer as director of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Appointed director in August 2012, Palmer previously served as chief of staff since September 2011. Before her role at APD, Palmer was assistant secretary for administration at the Department of Children and Families. “Under her leadership, APD has […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 8, 2014

The last two weeks have seen seismic change in the Duval County GOP. In the wake of Duval County Republican Party Secretary Kim Crenier’s explosive tweets on her personal account on the Ferguson verdict and aftermath, with one of them ending up crossposted on the @JaxGOP Twitter account, two Republican Party Officers have decided to […]

Phil AmmannNovember 14, 2014

After examining the 2014 election results, the Florida Chamber of Commerce team hit upon one central theme. When it comes to voters, jobs matter. The Florida electorate clearly wanted to go forward with the state’s private-sector jobs agenda. So does the Chamber. In announcing its post-election wrap-up on Thursday, Chamber President Mark Wilson pointed out that […]

Phil AmmannNovember 14, 2014

After examining the 2014 election results, the Florida Chamber of Commerce team hit upon one central theme. When it comes to voters, jobs matter. The Florida electorate clearly wanted to go forward with the state’s private-sector jobs agenda. So does the Chamber. In announcing its post-election wrap-up on Thursday, Chamber President Mark Wilson pointed out that […]

Associated PressNovember 3, 2014

The unprecedented wave of television ads airing in Florida’s bitter contest for governor has been paid by a wide array of interests ranging from casino owners, unions, electric utilities, and even the incumbent himself. Campaign reports filed late Friday show that Gov. Rick Scott and his wife donated $12.8 million to the Republican Party of […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 3, 2014

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The Miami Dolphins, Orlando City MLS, Daytona International Speedway, and the Jacksonville Jaguars have submitted a combined $9 million in requests for tax incentives, more than what the state has to spend. South Florida lobbyist Ron Book said the Dolphins application was deemed complete on Friday and that the team is seeking $3 million in […]

Steve VancoreOctober 14, 2014

On Wednesday, there will be a televised live debate between Charlie Crist and Rick Scott — and possibly Adrian Wyllie. Wyllie is suing to participate under the presumption that he has met the threshold of 15 percent in polls set by the debate organizers. Did he make it? This is not a legal analysis of […]

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Rick Scott’s inauguration events line up corporate sponsors

Dale Brill: Florida economy on a roll that isn’t sustainable

Gov. Scott names new chief for prisons

Gov. Scott keeps Barbara Palmer as head of Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Duval County GOP shakeup: Rick Hartley and Kim Crenier stand down – Why now?

Florida Chamber's 2014 election wrap-up: jobs matter

Florida Chamber’s 2014 election wrap-up: jobs matter

Big Florida election brings money from all sides

Show me the money: A quartet of sports franchises applies for $7 million in incentives

Steve Vancore: Adrian Wyllie fails to meet polling threshold to qualify for debate