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Sachs Media Group launches Capitol Press Corps Guide mobile app

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Reaching out to mainstream and new media journalists who cover Florida’s capital political corridor just got a lot easier, thanks to a new mobile app launched today by Sachs Media Group. The free app, available on iOS and Android devices, connects users to the entire Capitol Press Corps. For those who live and breathe Florida government – legislators, lobbyists, law firms, associations, businesses and Florida citizens – this app is pure oxygen. The “Florida Capitol Press Corps” app features contact information…

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Personnel note: Carlton Fields Jorden Burt adds former DEP general counsel Matthew Leopold

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Carlton Fields Jorden Burt announced today the addition of Matthew Leopold, former general counsel of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agency (DEP) and former attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice. Leopold joins the firm as Of Counsel in Tallahassee. He will be a member of the Government Law and Consulting practice group. With a decade of government experience split between the federal government and the State of Florida, Leopold focused his practice on environment, energy, water law, and…

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Seminole Tribe polls says Floridians want to renew Seminole Compact

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When it comes to gambling, Floridians like things the way they are. A new poll, sponsored by the Seminole Tribe of Florida finds a majority of respondents support the existing gambling compact and oppose any further gaming expansion statewide. More than 60 percent said they favor renewing the Seminole Compact, which the Tribe insists brings stability in gaming throughout the state. The poll comes as Florida lawmakers consider the future of gaming in Florida, including renewal of the agreement giving the…

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Personnel note: Floridian Partners adds former Deputy Insurance Commissioner Richard Koon to Tallahassee team

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Richard (Rich) Koon is joining Floridian Partners – bringing his 28 years of regulatory experience to the firm. As the former deputy insurance commissioner for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, he had direct oversight of all regulated property and casualty insurance contracts and rates, as well as financial oversight of insurers. Koon led the property and casualty division through some of the most challenging insurance markets in Florida’s history, leading efforts to restore Florida’s once fragile residential property market…

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Lawmakers consider giving dentists up to $100K to work in underserved areas

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House and Senate panels will take up legislation on Monday that would create “Dental Care Access Accounts” and provide up to $100k over five years to attract dentists to work in areas that lack access to dental care. The bills — HB 657 and SB 606 — would allow dentists who work at public health programs or who are committed to opening a private practice capable of serving at least 1,200 patients to qualify for the accounts. Under the bills…

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Brian Hodgers launches bid for HD 52

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Melbourne businessman Brian Hodgers will run for House District 52 next November, according to the Florida Division of Elections. In a statement, Hodgers voiced his commitment to the conservative tenets that are dominant in today’s Florida House. “I am committed to making sure Florida’s economy remains strong, and the best way to do that is to make sure government stays out of the way,” said Hodgers in an announcement. “Eliminating government red tape and cutting wasteful spending are essential to making sure entrepreneurs and employees…

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Poll: Floridians oppose converting dog tracks into casinos

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A Mason-Dixon poll publicized by the Florida Greyhound Association finds that nearly seven out of 10 Floridians are opposed to turning increasingly out-of-fashion dog racing tracks into casinos — at least without a referendum. “Floridians are sending a loud message to the Legislature; don’t turn greyhound tracks into casinos on your own,” said Jim Blanchard, president of the greyhound welfare group. “So-called ‘decoupling’ would not only subvert the will of voters who have repeatedly rejected casino gaming but would also cost 3,000 Florida…

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