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The week that was in Florida and Tampa Bay politics »

Florida became Ground Zero this week as Republican candidates flocked to the state and flooded the airwaves in preparation for what could be a pivotal presidential primary on Tuesday, reports…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Joe Barkley to begin third term on Belleair Bluffs City Commission »

Joe Barkley has returned his supporters’ campaign contributions.  He doesn’t need the money because he won‘t be running for reelection.  Two incumbents, Barkley and Taylor Shimkus, filed for the two…

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The week that was in Florida and Tampa Bay politics »

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Florida became Ground Zero this week as Republican candidates flocked to the state and flooded the airwaves in preparation for…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Suffolk poll: Nelson leads all challengers in Senate race »

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A new Suffolk University poll in Florida finds Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) leads all four potential Republican challengers in Florida’s closely watched…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Friday dump: Florida House releases 69.2 billion budget plan »

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Michael Peltier of the News Service of Florida reports: House budget builders on Friday released their $69.2 billion spending blueprint…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Fascinating analysis from Contribution Link of how Florida’s redistricting process intersects with political donations »

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As Florida’s once a decade redistricting process nears its hopeful completion, Contribution Link took a look at what the state’s proposed legislative and…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Capitol preview: What to expect this week in Tampa Bay and Florida politics »

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The state of the state is ….? We’ll find out on Tuesday, as Gov. Rick Scott gives the annual address to the Legislature, which convenes for its regular session on the same day. The governor is expected to hit familiar themes of making the state…

Jan 7 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Push to delay state primary worries Tampa because of RNC planning »

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Tampa officials are worried about a move in the Legislature to push the state primary election back a week, putting it on the Tuesday before the Republican National Convention in Tampa. The reasons for the move aren’t clear but may relate to this year’s redistricting…

Jan 7 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Pinellas Democrats have seen a 10K net gain in voter registration since 2008; will that be enough to reverse losing trend? »

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Based on an analysis of voter data in Pinellas County comparing voter party registration at the start of the 2008 presidential primary to the same period in 2012, the number of Republicans has declined by 11,356 voters, while the number of registered Democrats has stayed…

Jan 2 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Friday Q-poll: Mitt Romney 38%, Newt Gingrich 29%

Just four days before the nation’s first big-state presidential primary, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney opens up a 38 – 29 percent lead over former House Speaker Newt Gingrich among Republican likely voters in Florida, according…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
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SPYP Icebreaker on February 1

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Suffolk poll: Nelson leads all challengers in Senate race

A new Suffolk University poll in Florida finds Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) leads all four potential Republican challengers in Florida’s closely watched U.S. Senate race. Rep. Connie Mack polled closest, trailing by 10 points in a head-to-head matchup…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
ISSUES pip insurance

PIP fight not just between political parties

Judging from debate in a House subcommittee on Wednesday, plans to make significant changes to Florida’s no-fault insurance law will face stiff headwinds as powerful, opposing interest groups flex their muscles and split the parties, report…

Jan 24 2012 / Read More »
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Friday dump: Florida House releases 69.2 billion budget plan

Michael Peltier of the News Service of Florida reports: House budget builders on Friday released their $69.2 billion spending blueprint that includes more than $1 billion in additional funding for K-12 education and more than $2.5…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
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House moving on bill that would shield ER docs from malpractice lawsuits

A House committee Friday easily approved a bill that would help shield emergency-room doctors from costly medical malpractice lawsuits, refers to News Service of Florida. The bill (HB 385) would extend state sovereign immunity protections to…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »
FL SENATE greyhound racing

Senate panel: Allow dog tracks with no dogs

A divided Senate panel on Thursday narrowly approved a bill to let greyhound tracks keep their licenses without having to offer live racing, opening the door for them to become card rooms or other types of…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »
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Fascinating analysis from Contribution Link of how Florida’s redistricting process intersects with political donations

As Florida’s once a decade redistricting process nears its hopeful completion, Contribution Link took a look at what the state’s proposed legislative and Congressional boundaries may mean for those involved in the political process. This is a must-read. Share…

Jan 27 2012 / Read More »

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