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Democratic power roster to help re-elect Gwen Graham with June 30 Tampa fundraiser

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More than a few high-profile Tampa Bay Democrats will be joining Gwen Graham for a major fundraiser next week to help her re-election effort in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. The $250-per-person reception will be Tuesday, June 30, beginning 5:30 p.m. at the home of former Democratic state Sen. Pat Frank, who now serves as Hillsborough County Clerk, at 3108 Agawan Street in Tampa. Event hosts include a power roster of the region’s leading Democrats, both current and former lawmakers as…

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Florida League of Cities recognizes 36 lawmakers as Home Rule champions

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The Florida League of Cities is recognizing 36 Florida lawmakers for their dedication to ensuring home rule powers of local governments. Home rule allows local cities and counties to function with limited interference at the state level. Pinellas County area state Sen. Jack Latvala is included in the group. The League of Cities had previously announced that and two other lawmakers, state Sen. Chris Smith and state Rep. George Moraitis, were awarded the League of Cities Defender of Home Rule Award. The…

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Rick Scott issues first veto of 2015, nixes Citizens reform to curb opt-in letters

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From the distance of his presidential cattle call in Orlando, Gov. Rick Scott issued his first veto of the year late Tuesday afternoon, scrubbing HB 1087, a bill supported by a coalition of South Florida Republicans and most legislative Democrats that would curb a practice of forcing policyholders to continually “opt-in” to their Citzens Property Insurance Corp. policies by way of formal correspondence, which consumer advocates and some legislators say is abusive. The proposal, sponsored by state Reps. Michael Bileca, Jose Felix “Pepi” Diaz,…

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Kathy Castor rallies support for Senate Medicaid plan

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is calling on Florida House Republicans to approve a plan to extend subsidized health coverage to 800,000 uninsured Floridians. During a press conference at the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Castor rallied a couple of House Democrats, a union VP and a hospital representative in an attempt to demonstrate broad support for a Senate proposal that would draw down $51 billion in federal funding to pay for expanded health coverage for the working poor. The GOP-controlled…

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Pinellas legislators re-state the obvious: Biggest budget hurdle is LIP and Medicaid expansion

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As lawmakers prepare to head back to Tallahassee next week to kick off a three-week special session to pass a budget, three St. Pete-area representatives and a senator fielded questions from the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce about the business group’s priorities. The crew consisted of two Republicans – state Sen. Jeff Brandes and state Rep. Kathleen Peters – and two Democrats – state Reps. Darryl Rouson and Dwight Dudley. Among the Chamber’s top priorities are passing a budget that…

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Energy Summit to highlight renewble, sustainable solutions for Tampa Bay

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As the demand for alternative and renewable energy grows nationwide, leaders in government, business and the public are more receptive than ever to developing new energy sources. Highlighting the latest innovations in sustainable energy is the Energy Summit Tampa Bay at the Hilton Carillon Park in St. Petersburg. The event, scheduled for May 29-30 and open to the public, will bring together energy industry reps, elected officials, business and economic development leaders, students and the public for a series of…

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Where fundraising races stand in Tampa Bay area 2016 legislative contests

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Voting in Florida state races is now just under 18 months away, with a June special session and the 2016 Regular Session thrown in for good measure. Nevertheless, political campaigns statewide are starting to gear up, as the campaign cash begins to flow in earnest. Here’s where things stand through April 30 in fundraising races across the Tampa Bay region, according to the Florida Division of Elections’ website: Senate District 17 State Sen. John Legg, who has been raising money for…

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