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Florida GOP lawmakers hosting annual ‘Mardi Gras’ fundraiser this weekend

Published on February 24, 2017 in Statewide by Peter Schorsch

Ever wanted to ask Senate President Joe Negron what he’d do to earn some Mardi Gras beads? Well, you’ll have the chance to do just that if you take part in a “Mardi Gras Celebration” at Universal Studios in Orlando where Negron, Speaker Richard Corcoran, Senate Presidents-to-be Bill Galvano and Wilton Simpson and House Speakers-to-be Jose Oliva and Chris Sprowls and other legislative leaders will come together for a fundraiser the weekend before the start of the 2017 Legislative Session. According to an invitation obtained by FloridaPolitics.com, on March 4-5, the Republican…

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Bring on the orange juice: Denise Grimsley schedules breakfast fundraiser for March 7

Published on February 23, 2017 in Statewide by Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

It’s never too early in the day to start fundraising. Sen. Denise Grimsley is scheduled to hold a fundraising reception for her 2018 bid for Agriculture Commissioner at 7:30 a.m. on March 7 at Florida Finance Strategies, 111-B East College Avenue in Tallahassee. The reception, according to a copy of the invitation, is hosted by Sens. Aaron Bean, Dennis Baxley, Rob Bradley, Anitere Flores, George Gainer, Bill Galvano, Rene Garcia, Jack Latvala, Tom Lee, Debbie Mayfield, David Simmons, Wilton Simpson,…

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House gambling bill gets thumbs up on first look

Published on February 23, 2017 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Jim Rosica

With its chair saying he wants to “freeze” gambling in the state, a House gambling panel on Thursday cleared that chamber’s overhaul bill, including a renewed blackjack agreement between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Tourism and Gaming Control Subcommittee OK’d the measure (PCB TGC 17-01) on a 10-5 party-line vote. But the bill, which isn’t yet assigned to another committee, differs greatly from the Senate’s gambling legislation. Its proposal (SB 8) now is cleared for consideration…

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Appropriations committee votes to OK gambling bill, now cleared for Senate floor

Published on February 23, 2017 in Statewide by Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

A wide-sweeping gambling bill is now ready to be heard by the full Senate when the 2017 Legislative Session kicks off next month, after it cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee this morning. The bill (SB 8), sponsored by Sen. Bill Galvano, ratifies the 2015 Seminole Compact, subject to the approval of amendments to conform the agreement to provisions outlined in the bill and other actions to be taken by the Seminole Tribe and the state of Florida, and would expand…

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Senate adds bingo, doping, ADW to its 2017 gambling bill

Published on February 22, 2017 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Jim Rosica

The sponsor of the Senate’s 2017 gambling bill has filed a 134-page strike-all amendment, a day before the bill is scheduled to be heard by the Appropriations Committee and a House version to be heard by its first panel. Bill Galvano, the Bradenton Republican expected to be Senate President in 2018-20, filed the amendment early Wednesday. On a first read, the strike-all’s most significant changes are: — A new bingo provision for charitable organizations. The new section would allow certain “veterans’ organizations” to offer “instant…

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Impressive roster of GOP leaders line up for Ed Hooper fundraiser

Published on February 19, 2017 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Peter Schorsch

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper is assembling an impressive number of high-profile state lawmakers for a Tallahassee reception next month. Hooper, a former state representative, is seeking the open Senate District 16 seat currently held by Jack Latvala. Hooper’s campaign fundraiser will be Monday, March 6, from 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Governors Club, 202 South Adams Street. The host committee reads like a Who’s Who of GOP state leaders, including Senate President Joe Negron and nearly all the…

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“Whiskey and Wheaties” bill now cleared for Senate floor

Published on February 9, 2017 in Statewide/Top Headlines by Jim Rosica

A Senate bill to remove the “wall of separation” between hard liquor and other retail goods won approval from a second committee, clearing it to be considered by the full Senate. The bill sparked an unexpected objection from National Rifle Association lobbyist Marion Hammer after an amendment came up banning liquor from being sold in the same store as guns and ammo. The Rules Committee on Thursday OK’d the legislation (SB 106) by a 6-4 vote, with Democrats and prominent Republicans in opposition.…

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Florida GOP lawmakers hosting annual ‘Mardi Gras’ fundraiser this weekend

Bring on the orange juice: Denise Grimsley schedules breakfast fundraiser for March 7

House gambling bill gets thumbs up on first look

Appropriations committee votes to OK gambling bill, now cleared for Senate floor

Senate adds bingo, doping, ADW to its 2017 gambling bill

Impressive roster of GOP leaders line up for Ed Hooper fundraiser

“Whiskey and Wheaties” bill now cleared for Senate floor

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