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Matt Caldwell to hold fundraiser in bid for Lee County property appraiser
Matt Caldwell is kicking off his bid for Lee County property appraiser, holding a fundraiser on February 20 in Fort Myers. The former state representative formally entered the race for Lee County property appraiser earlier this month. Ken Wilkinson, who currently...
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The Capitolist’s Champ and Chump of the Week – 2/14/20: Michael Waltz and Mary Ellen Klas
At the end of every week, we praise a political playmaker, "swipe left" on the week's biggest political loser, and explain what it all means for Florida's political arena. 👍🏆 CHAMP: U.S. Representative Michael Waltz For most lawmakers in Florida, any press is...
Florida leaders remember the lives lost in Parkland
Across the country, people are spending time with loved ones, showering them with gifts, chocolate, and every other Valentine's Day tradition. Today should be a day to show those you love how much you care. But for many in the Sunshine State, this Friday is a tragic...
Gambling Talks Continue, Minus a Key Player
House and Senate leaders are continuing to huddle on a sweeping gambling deal that could open the door to sports betting in the state, but the Seminole Tribe of Florida --- a key player in any agreement --- isn’t yet part of the discussions, Senate President Bill...
Tech and automation to change Florida’s workforce
Florida's complex workforce will have to embrace skills in technology and innovation in order to stay competitive. In a report released Thursday by The Florida Chamber, a pro-business advocacy group responsible for protecting Florida’s Constitution from special...
Miami Herald publisher declares bankruptcy, reporters union declares contempt for capitalism
Less than three months after Miami Herald capital bureau chief Mary Ellen Klas gleefully announced that she and her colleagues had voted overwhelmingly to form a union, called One Herald Guild, their parent company, McClatchy, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New...
DeSantis signs first bills of session
The 2020 Legislative Session has been a slow, methodical process thus far. Although the grind is nothing new, with legislators navigating political obstacles and obstructions along the way, much of the leisurely pace is thanks to an election year that continues to...
House ready to vote on Energy Office shift
The Florida House is set to approve a budget-related bill that would shift the state Office of Energy from Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried’s administration to that of Gov. Ron DeSantis, expanding a growing feud between Republican lawmakers and the only Democrat...
FSU Day at the Capitol
Every year the Florida capitol is covered in Garnet and Gold as Florida State University celebrates its academic successes for FSU Day at the capitol. This year FSU celebrated being ranked number 18 in U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Colleges 2020'. U.S. News...
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Protect Florida families by reforming alimony laws
As a permanent alimony payor, I am hopeful that HB843/SB1832 will pass this legislative session. I married at a young age to a man who had a poor work ethic and during the 22 years of marriage, I worked two jobs in addition to my role as the head of the household and...
Predictability and Uniformity is Needed for Vacation Rentals
As vacation rental platforms have increased in popularity, vacation rental owners and tourists have been in a state of flux due to rules and regulations that differ from one city or county to the other. That is why we have filed Senate Bill 1128 and House Bill 1011 in...
Eve Samples Has Left the Building … or Has She?
Tuesday should have been liberation day for Eve Samples' Treasure Coast readers. Note, I said SHOULD have been. Is there anyone who follows Everglades politics who doesn't know the opinion-team leader for USA Today-Florida Network -- the face of editorial policy on...
There’s More Than Just Infrastructure At Stake in Legislative Funding Requests
The impersonal wording of the Florida Legislature’s appropriations process can sometimes obscure the fact that there are some worthwhile and beneficial local projects behind the arcane language. That’s certainly the case this year with an otherwise easily overlooked...
Independent dispute resolution offers best fix for senior citizens, rural communities to address “surprise billing” problem
Florida may be known as the Sunshine State but that it wouldn’t be unfair to call it the Senior State either. Florida has the second-highest senior population in the nation following California and the numbers keep growing.  For seniors and others living on a fixed...
Emmett Reed: State Lawmakers Must Boost Long-Term Care to Address the Approaching Silver Wave
For four decades, policymakers have wrestled with how to address the health care needs of Florida’s growing elderly population. For years, the concern was that eventually the Baby Boom generation would reach retirement age and our state would have a difficult time...
Florida: Where Every Teacher is Above Average
A new national report just came out and Florida, you should really give yourself a firm handshake and a pat on the back. No, not because you scored “green” across the board, suggesting you’ve held to high standards for teacher evaluations. You deserve praise for an...
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Matt Caldwell to hold fundraiser in bid for Lee County property appraiser
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