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AIF’s H2O Coalition says budget conferees should oppose state land buying efforts

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The business-backed Associated Industries of Florida’s H2O Coalition — ahead of Saturday morning budget conference meetings where lawmakers from both chambers will negotiate to create a final budget proposal for Gov. Rick Scott‘s consideration — weighed in on the ongoing budget talks, signaling their opposition to funding for acquisition of ecologically sensitive land favored by environmentalists. AIF’s Senior Vice President for State and Federal Affairs Brewster Bevis issued a statement on behalf of the pro-industry water policy advocacy group in which he said the state…

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Uber requests that ride-sharing be part of special session in Tallahassee

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Among the many casualties in the aborted legislative session last month was legislation regulating ride-sharing apps Uber and Lyft. On the eve of the Special Session, though, Uber’s Florida General Manager Matthew Gore and other Florida business leaders have asked House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner to include transportation network companies in the call that starts Monday. “When you gather for this important June session, we hope you consider the more than 60,000 Floridians who have asked you…

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Rick Scott’s Let’s Get to Work PAC has raised more than $2.3 million this year

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Gov. Rick Scott‘s “Let’s Get to Work” political committee raised $687, 691 in April, including a $100,000 contribution from Tampa Bay Lightning owner and Channelside developer Jeff Vinik. That brings his totals in 2015 to over $2.3 million ($2,368,000). Other major contributions in April came from the AIF PAC, the political  action committee formed by the powerful Associated Industries of Florida organization. They contributed $150,000. AIF had mixed success during the recent legislative session that ended abruptly earlier this month. They were…

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The day that was in Florida politics — March 17

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There’s a development in the Gerald Bailey affair I want to tell you about but first it’s FSU Day.  Not that I attended the school or anything but if I’m put on a beat it’s what is in the front of my mind, you know? Like, I’m all FSU, fascinated by Charlotte’s Web rule making, intrigued by the personalities on the Regulated Industries Committee and very grateful that I’m nowhere near Frank Artiles and his bathroom bill. Tuesday morning Seminoles…

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The Day That Was In Florida Politics – March 2

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Marijuana, gambling and a big party were on the state Capitol agenda Monday, indicating that prohibitionists may find it difficult to be heard during the 2015 Florida legislative session. Session begins Tuesday morning at 9:30 when the Florida House of Representatives convenes but the week began with a hearing on a proposed rule for the marijuana bill lawmakers approved last year. The Office of Compassionate Use Director Patricia Nelson fielded questions and listened to comments for about eight hours on…

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Associated Industries of Florida to host annual pre-Session blowout Monday night

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Session starts on Tuesday, which means three things for Monday: the drink, drop and dash fundraising frenzy before the 60-day curtain falls; last minute roommate arrangements; and the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) pre-Session welcome back reception for legislators, staff and politicos, drawing easily 2,000 attendees each year. Tallahassee reaches full capacity during March and April, bringing some welcome energy to local businesses: Session generates an estimated $2 million per week in economic impact for the city a figure which could prospectively…

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Seminole Gaming Compact not the answer to Florida’s fiscal crisis, says AIF

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Associated Industries of Florida has joined a growing number of vocal opponents of the recently signed — but not yet Legislatively approved — Seminole Indian Gaming compact. “On behalf of AIF and our members across the state of Florida, I urge our State Legislators to oppose this proposed compact,” said Barney T. Bishop III, President & CEO of AIF. “While we support granting the Seminoles one unique feature in their gaming options, we strongly object to the needlessly sweeping exclusivity proposed…

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