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Last Call for 5.18.21 â A prime-time read of whatâs going down in Florida politics
Last Call â A prime-time read of whatâs going down in Florida politics.
First Shot
Rep.
Ben Diamond is currently lined up to lead the caucus during the 2023-24 term. However, the St. Petersburg Democrat has decided to run for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep.
Charlie Crist as the Congressman makes his third bid for Governor.
Shortly after Diamond announced his Congressional run, Alexander said he would seek to replace him as Democratic Leader for the 2022-24 term.
Alexanderâs announcement was met with enthusiasm from within the House Democratic Caucus, with Reps.
Sunburn â The morning read of whatâs hot in Florida politics â 5.3.21
Good Monday morning.
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The Seminole Tribe of Florida is out with a new 60-second ad, aiming to rally support for a new gaming Compact with the state. The ad drops around two weeks before a Special Legislative Session will convene to finalize that agreement.
The new minute long-spot, titled “
The Seminole Story,” highlights existing economic benefits from the current gaming structure and argues the new compact will expand those benefits.
“Amid a storm of challenge and loss, this Florida story gave rise to hope and our spirit to persevere,” the ad’s narrator begins.
Sunburn â The morning read of whatâs hot in Florida politics â 4.12.21
Good Monday morning.
I wrote a little something about the race to be Speaker of the Florida House in 2026. I believe it’s worthy of your time.
Stephanie Cardozo, external affairs director to Agriculture Commissioner
Nikki Fried.
Spotted:
Brian Crowley, former member of the Florida Capitol Press Corps and publisher of The Crowley Report, at the Vinoy Renaissance in St. Petersburg.
Brian Crowley was seen hanging out in The Burg.
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@JimSciutto: âThe former President is using the same language that he knows provoked Jan 6 … if you attack the rule of law, youâre not defending the constitution,â @Rep