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Jack Latvala bill to exempt taxpayers email addresses from state’s open record law moves on in Senate

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A bill exempting taxpayers’ email addresses from the state’s open record law advanced in the Florida Senate on Wednesday. Clearwater Republican Jack Latvala argues the proposal protects consumers from scammers who use digital skills to defraud people. Latvala says he’s sponsoring the bill because tax collectors requested he do so. Senate Minority Leader Arthenia Joyner questioned the need for the legislation, asking what was “the perceived notion” that tax collectors had about identity theft? Latvala said the open records exemption is needed…

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Debate on House water bill moves to Senate

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Environmental groups continued Wednesday to criticize a House water bill in advance of a Senate committee workshop while an industry group said the legislation offers a statewide approach to Florida’s water needs. HB 7003 recognizes the Central Florida Water Initiative in state law while eliminating a South Florida Water Management District farm permitting program for Lake Okeechobee in favor of agricultural “best management practices.” It requires the setting of minimum flows for springs simultaneously with setting recovery goals, which environmentalists…

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ClickAClinic named Florida’s first licensed telemedicine service

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As state lawmakers consider increasing telemedicine statewide, one provider of remote services takes the lead by becoming the first licensed telemedicine consulting service in Florida. In March, the Agency for Health Care Administration approved Lantana-based ClickAClinic as the only licensed telemedicine platform in Florida. ClickAClinic is a cloud-based platform that safely transmits medical information and healthcare services between providers and patients. Telemedicine, or telehealth, uses telecommunications technology to help patients avoid waiting rooms and late-night visits to the ER. ClickAClinic…

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Gov. Scott appoints four to Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council

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Gov. Rick Scott has appointed four to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. The council covers four counties including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee. The group is one of 11 regional planning councils across the state that aims to serve citizens and member governments by providing a forum to foster communication, coordination, and collaboration in identifying and addressing issues and needs regionally. Scott appointed Robert “Pete” Edwards of Tampa to a vacant seat. The retired drug court counselor begins his…

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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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Jeb Bush super PAC looks to add top GOP strategists

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Several top GOP strategists are considering joining Right to Rise, the super PAC of likely presidential candidate Jeb Bush. According to The Washington Post, a handful of select Republican Party operatives could be the nucleus of a well-funded group operating outside any official campaign, to promote Bush’s as-of-yet unannounced candidacy and tear down any challenges. At the top of the list are expert Republican pollster Neil Newhouse and advertising pro Larry McCarthy, writes Post reporter Matea Gold. Once Bush officially…

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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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