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Phil AmmannJanuary 22, 2015

Former Gov. Jeb Bush‘s ambitious fundraising calendar, which recently added another 60 new events, will bring the prospective 2016 Republican candidate to Tallahassee next month. Bush will be the special guest at a $1,000-per-plate luncheon on Tuesday, February 10 at the Hotel Duval Horizon Ballroom, 415 North Monroe Street in Tallahassee. The event is from […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 17, 2015

After overnighting the application packet to Tallahassee, the City of Jacksonville and the NFL Jaguars learned their request for state funds for stadium upgrades is ready to consideration. Out of four petitioners in the running for part of a $7 million state fund, the Jaguars are the last to have its proposal judged complete. The […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 3, 2015

Political dominoes continue to tumble after John Thrasher’s departure from state Senate District 6, with two Republican House candidates hosting Tallahassee fundraisers this week in their respective special election bids. Attorney Paul Renner, who is running for House District 24, is holding a college basketball reception Tuesday, Jan. 6 as the Florida State Seminoles take […]

Phil AmmannDecember 3, 2014

Capitol Group, Inc., led by veteran insurance expert Robert Reyes is forming a strategic partnership with Meenan P.A., the premier Tallahassee firm specializing in regulatory and legislative affairs. Reyes, who joined Capitol Group, Inc. after a stint at Floridian Partners, also served as legislative director for the Florida Department of Insurance. He brings more than […]

Guest AuthorNovember 10, 2014

Rachel Harris stood in front of panel 17 E, camera in hand. She was erect, almost at attention, her posture emanating a certain reverence for the moment, for the place. She stared at the names on the traveling Vietnam War memorial tribute with its replica black granite look and the names etched in white, names […]

Guest AuthorNovember 9, 2014

I live in Tallahassee — a sea of blue surrounded by red. Gwen Graham beat Republican Steve Southerland to become the first woman elected to the Second Congressional District seat. On a bleak night for Democrats nationwide, Graham’s less-than-3,000-vote margin of victory felt like a landslide. She can thank the voters of Leon County, where […]

Julie DelegalOctober 26, 2014

Ferguson. Sanford. Tallahassee. What do these three cities have in common? It’s not what you might think. It has nothing to do with perceived arch-villains such as Darren Wilson, George Zimmerman, or Jameis Winston. I don’t believe in arch-villains. I do believe, though, in the predictability of human nature. Sometimes, human beings behave badly. And […]

Bob SparksOctober 6, 2014

Few races for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives fall into the competitive category, but Florida has one of the top 10 most watched campaigns in the country. Democrat Gwen Graham’s challenge to Republican Rep. Steve Southerland for the Congressional District 2 seat is a political scientist’s dream. The numbers for District 2 paint […]

Adam WeinsteinSeptember 11, 2014

Two years ago, a Florida state senator introduced a bill “to halt the revolving door between the Legislature and state universities” and bar lawmakers from running to jobs at colleges they fund. He explained to the Florida Times-Union that “even in cases where lawmakers are doing everything ethically,” such a relationship could raise “red flags,” adding: “It […]

Daniel TilsonJuly 30, 2014

The 800-pound gorilla in the Tallahassee conference room with state economists this week is immensely powerful. It looms large in the minds of elected officials and policy wonks alike, waiting to pounce if necessary. It’s the beast of burden bearing the weight of Florida’s modern-day “wealth lobby.” And it’s always ready to throw that weight […]

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Rick Scott and Brian Schatz work across the aisle on a bill addressing shark depredation.

Jeb Bush to host Tallahassee fundraiser on Feb. 10

After delays, Jaguars application for state stadium money deemed complete

Paul Renner, Mike Davis each hosting Tallahassee fundraisers for special elections

Meenan P.A. announces strategic relationship with insurance expert Robert Reyes

Andrew Skerritt: Tallahassee honors veterans at ‘traveling Vietnam War Memorial’

Andrew Skerritt: Gwen Graham victory in North Florida is reason for hope

Julie Delegal: Police make serious mistakes when they impose their own justice

Bob Sparks: Gwen Graham must overcome Steve Southerland and Barack Obama

Adam Weinstein: Don’t let FSU become another Penn State

Daniel Tilson: Florida needs its wealth taxes back