Ray Pilon brings in $9K, Edward James $5K in HD 72 fundraising
Sarasota state Rep. Ray Pilon brought in his second-largest fundraising haul since drawing an opponent in the 2016 campaign cycle last month, raising $9,363 during the December reporting period. The...
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Why does reporter Troy Kinsey do that?
Reporter Troy Kinsey and I are both card-carrying members of the Society of the Tarpon Belt — an unofficial coalition of supporters of former Governor Charlie Crist, who was known to wear leather belt...
View ArticleAnti-corruption bill faces rocky path in Legislature
A major ethics and anti-corruption bill that advocates say is long overdue – but critics say may go too far – faces a rocky path in the Legislature. The legislation seeks to end what a 2010 grand jury...
View ArticleCharlie Crist’s record-setting haul: $500K since Oct. 20
UPDATE — 10:07 p.m.: Charlie Crist told donors during a Monday morning conference call that he has raised “more than half a million dollars” since entering the race for Florida’s 13th Congressional...
View ArticleEric Lynn dismisses Charlie Crist’s first fundraising report in CD13 race
Charlie Crist informed the public on Monday that he has raised more than $500,000 in his first three months as a candidate in Pinellas County’s 13th Congressional District contest. “We’re about to...
View ArticleMitch Perry Report for 1.27.16 –“Pastor Protection Act” moves through state...
Observers of the state Legislature in Tallahassee will recall the backlash that ensued after the Florida House passed a measure last year that effectively codified existing law that same-sex couples...
View ArticleRick Scott still won’t commit to Donald Trump endorsement
Gov. Rick Scott hewed to his usual job-growth message Wednesday afternoon in an appearance on CNN’s “Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin.” The interview was part of a swing through Washington D.C. this week...
View ArticleEric Lynn’s finance team says everything is on par in CD13 contest
Earlier this week, CD 13 Democratic candidate Eric Lynn’s campaign essentially pooh-poohed rival Charlie Crist’s announcement that the former Governor had received more than $500,000 in his first three...
View ArticleNextGen Climate to boost grassroots clean energy efforts in Florida
In 2014, NextGen Climate, well-heeled environmental activist Tom Steyer‘s political action committee, spent an estimated $12 million in Florida to try to oust Rick Scott as Governor. Scott defeated...
View ArticleEric Lynn raises $100K in 4th quarter, $650,000 plus for 2015 in CD13 race
Congressional District 13 candidate Eric Lynn said Friday that he raised more than $100,000 in the final three months of 2015 in his bid, ending the year with $550,000 in the bank. “Across Pinellas...
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