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Matt Caldwell releases first campaign video

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Rep. Matt Caldwell is introducing himself to voters in a new campaign video. Caldwell, who formally launched his bid for Agriculture Commissioner on Monday, released a video — which was first reported by POLITICO Florida — introducing himself to voters and explaining why he was running for the statewide office. The 2 minute and 30 second video features scenes from the event and portions of Caldwell’s speech. “Running for office was about a choice,” he is heard saying. “I could…

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Matt Caldwell announces run for Agriculture Commissioner

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Updated 12 noon — State Rep. Matt Caldwell formally announced his candidacy for Agriculture Commissioner on Monday morning, in an event that was livestreamed on his Facebook page. “I’m thrilled to kick off my campaign with all of you in my hometown,” he told the crowd at Sun Harvest Citrus in Fort Myers. “Growing up, I never made grand plans to run for office … But I decided early on I could sit and shake my fist at the television screen or I could…

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Matt Caldwell to kick-off Ag Commissioner campaign Monday in Fort Myers

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Matt Caldwell is ready to kick is campaign for agriculture commissioner into high gear. The North Fort Myers Republican will officially kick-off his campaign with an event at Sun Harvest Citrus, 14601 Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers at 11:15 a.m., Monday. Caldwell, who had been expected to throw his hat in the race to replace Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, filed to run for the seat earlier this month. Since January, Caldwell has raised $702,825 for his political committee…

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Gwen Graham vows to ensure Amendment 1 funding if elected Governor

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Gwen Graham believes Floridians should be outraged over state lawmakers failing to honor voters’ wishes on land and water conservation. This week, the Florida House reversed course – by a nearly unanimous vote – to procure funding for the Florida Forever land conservation program starting in 2018. Approved Tuesday, the bill provides $57 million for Florida Forever through 2035, $200 million in total. North Fort Myers Republican Matt Caldwell said the bill is a way for the Legislature to begin living up to expectations…

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Capitol Reax: Lake Okeechobee water storage reservoir

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The Florida Legislature voted to send a trimmed-down version of a bill (SB 10) to build a water storage reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee. A top priority for Senate President Joe Negron, the bill aims to divert toxic algae discharges from coastal communities. The measure prohibits the state from taking private property to build the reservoir. — “Today is a momentous event. The many voices that came to the table this session – anglers, realtors, business and community leaders, and…

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Matt Caldwell files to run for Agriculture Commissioner

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Matt Caldwell has made it official, formally announcing Monday he was running for Agriculture Commissioner in 2018. Caldwell, a North Fort Myers Republican, had long been expected to enter the race. In February he told FloridaPolitics.com, that he had “every intention of filing to run in August.” But with the 2017 Legislative Session nearing an end and a special session becoming more unlikely, Caldwell said Monday he decided to pull the trigger sooner, so he can start focusing on the…

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Florida Forever bill could affect Everglades reservoir plan

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A bill that looks to “un-muddy” the mission of Florida’s main environmental land acquisition program could potentially affect the plan for an Everglades reservoir. A House bill brought forth Monday by Rep. Matt Caldwell, a Republican with close ties to House leadership, was passed unanimously by a House panel. Caldwell wants to alter what projects are eligible for money under the Florida Forever Program and put more money into land conservation. But the measure would also remove funding allocations for…

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