You searched for Dana Young - Page 14 of 153 - Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Mitch PerryJune 29, 2015

Beginning on Wednesday, craft beer enthusiasts will finally be able to purchase 64-ounce growlers at the establishment of their choice in Florida. It’s a big moment for the burgeoning craft beer industry in Florida and its allies in Tallahassee, who had seen their efforts to repeal the unique ban in recent years thwarted by the “Big […]

Ryan RayApril 8, 2015

When House Majority Leader Dana Young of Tampa filed her new, somewhat less provocative House gambling proposal, a careful observer could already hear the gears turning in the Senate. Though Young originally called her sprawling original plan merely a “work in progress,” it ruffled more than a few feathers upon its release. The anti-gambling group No Casinos immediately came […]

Gary FineoutApril 7, 2015

A push to bring Las Vegas-styled resort casinos to South Florida is once again being rejected by the state Legislature. The idea was a long shot from the start, but a top House Republican on Tuesday filed a revamped gambling proposal that drops any mention of casinos. House Majority Leader Dana Young kicked off the […]

Ryan RayMarch 17, 2015

Reports of the death of Dana Young‘s new gaming legislation are greatly exaggerated, according to the House Majority Leader. Despite speculation that the Tampa Republican may alter or even withdraw her ambitious plan from consideration, Young tells Florida Politics that her proposal will be workshopped at a Capitol meeting on March 26. Young’s plan — consisting […]

Ryan RayMarch 17, 2015

Reports of the death of Dana Young‘s new gaming legislation are greatly exaggerated, according to the House Majority Leader. Despite speculation that the Tampa Republican may alter or even withdraw her ambitious plan from consideration, Young tells Florida Politics that her proposal will be workshopped at a Capitol meeting on March 26. Young’s plan — consisting […]

Guest AuthorMarch 6, 2015

For decades casino lobbyists have tried to turn Florida into Las Vegas. But they have been turned back time and again by voters, legislators, governors and business groups that understand the toxic nature of gambling economics. But gambling lobbyists are back again, this time pushing for the biggest expansion of gambling in Florida’s history. There […]

Phil AmmannMarch 4, 2015

In the possibility that state Rep. Dana Young’s Gaming Control Act of 2015 passes the Legislature, one thing is sure: There will be significant changes in Florida gambling, although maybe not what many expect. First, South Florida may well become a home to two destination casinos, dog tracks end live greyhound races and slot machines proliferate […]

Phil AmmannMarch 4, 2015

In the possibility that state Rep. Dana Young’s Gaming Control Act of 2015 passes the Legislature, one thing is sure: There will be significant changes in Florida gambling, although maybe not what many expect. First, South Florida may well become a home to two destination casinos, dog tracks end live greyhound races and slot machines proliferate […]

Ryan RayMarch 3, 2015

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association — a group with outsized importance in this state’s tourism-reliant economy — issued a statement Tuesday excoriating the proposal released Monday by House Majority Leader Dana Young. “We will continue to fight this legislation, along with any other measure that seeks to expand gambling under the false pretense that it […]

Ryan RayMarch 3, 2015

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association — a group with outsized importance in this state’s tourism-reliant economy — issued a statement Tuesday excoriating the proposal released Monday by House Majority Leader Dana Young. “We will continue to fight this legislation, along with any other measure that seeks to expand gambling under the false pretense that it […]

Dana Young
Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

Dana Young and Chris Sprowls to go on “Growler Freedom Tour” on Wednesday

As Dana Young pushes reworked House gaming plan, senators file amendments

Dana Young unveils new, retooled House gaming proposal

Dana Young’s gaming legislation to be workshopped March 26

Dana Young's gaming legislation to be workshopped March 26

John Sowinski: Dana Young's gambling bill encourages parasite casinos

Dana Young's reform bill might actually reduce gambling in Florida

Dana Young’s reform bill might actually reduce gambling in Florida

Florida restaurant, hotel lobby blasts Dana Young's new gaming bill

Florida restaurant, hotel lobby blasts Dana Young’s new gaming bill