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Florida Politics (blog)
November 28, 2017
In a statement, AIF President Tom Feeney said, “This amendment circumvents existing avenues to address concerns over air and water quality and instead ... “Tax exemption proposed for nursing home generators” via the News Service of Florida — The proposal (HB 803), filed last week by Rep. Rick Roth ...
Citrus County Chronicle
November 11, 2017
Even not in office, Corcoran rose up the Republican ranks, working with former House Speakers Tom Feeney, Daniel Webster and Marco Rubio. ... State Rep. Ralph Massullo, R-Lecanto, who said he ran for office last year at Corcoran's urging, said the speaker has saved Floridians millions of tax dollars by ...
Florida Politics (blog)
November 6, 2017
Hawkes has been a prosecutor, a GOP legislator for Citrus County, and a top aide to former Gov. Jeb Bush and two Republican House Speakers, Dan Webster and Tom Feeney. He's also a ... Dana Young and Rep. Shawn Harrison, both Tampa Republicans, will hold a news conference to announce new ...
Orlando Sentinel
October 31, 2017
Two years ago, a Politico reporter tweeted that adultery was so rampant among “young male FL Reps” that he'd heard they had actually turned it into a game. ... Then there was former Congressman Tom Feeney, a rising Republican star until he was caught taking a golfing trip to Scotland financed in part by ...
Florida Politics (blog)
August 21, 2017
... Sprowls, and Paul Renner, along with special guest U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster, a longtime Olszewski supporter who also is a former speaker of the Florida House. Other past Florida House speakers Steve Crisafulli, Tom Feeney, Mike Haridopolos, and Will Weatherford also are among the named guests.
SaintPetersBlog (blog)
March 21, 2017
The head of Associated Industries of Florida came out in opposition Tuesday to the Senate's plan to repeal a tax break to the insurance industry. “AIF supports reducing the business rent tax,” AIF president & CEO Tom Feeney said. “However, we cannot support this tax break on the back of creating what ...
Miami Herald
March 19, 2017
“Everything we do is a complete joke,” said Rep. Joe Gruters ... Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, $10,000 to Rep. Jason Brodeur ... Tom Feeney, AIF president, said his organization has not taken a position on the bills, and he would not comment on how members use the group's political committees.
Tampabay.com
March 3, 2017
Corcoran, seen here when he was 20, started in politics early, working behind the scenes for Rep. Ron Richmond of Holiday ... House Speaker Dan Webster gave him a lucrative contract that included rewriting lawmaking rules, and Speaker Tom Feeney made him a top consultant. Marco Rubio, who is six ...
Naples Daily News
November 29, 2016
Enterprise Florida Board Vice Chairman Alan Becker said Hart's two terms in the Florida House of Representatives would be important for next year's legislative session. ... Associated Industries of Florida President Tom Feeney said Hart has a talent for working with lawmakers across the political spectrum.
Florida Politics (blog)
August 21, 2017
30 that will feature the current speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, the next ... Other past Florida House speakers Steve Crisafulli, Tom Feeney, Mike ... but a number of his former backers are, including state Reps.
amNY
July 12, 2017
... its off-peak discounts for out-of-state E-ZPass customers to combat a revenue shortfall, said Tom Feeney, a spokesman for the agency.
Bradenton Herald
June 18, 2017
“It's just a political union for both of them,” said Rep. .... “Richard is capable of fighting on multiple fronts simultaneously,” said Tom Feeney,ÃÂ ...
Broadway World
June 6, 2017
... What You Did Last Summer," was backed up by exuberant classmates Jon Cooper, Tom Feeney, Jessica M. Seavor and Kathy Vandereedt.
Politico
May 21, 2017
In the process, the congressman from Burbank has also vaulted himself into the top ranks of California Democrats. On Saturday .... former Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Fla.) ... Rebecca “B” Shaw, deputy chief of staff and LD for Rep.
Florida Politics (blog)
May 3, 2017
... rates to employers,” Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Associated Industries of Florida, said in a written statement following the House vote.
SaintPetersBlog (blog)
March 21, 2017
“AIF supports reducing the business rent tax,” AIF president & CEO Tom Feeney said. “However, we cannot support this tax break on the backÃÂ ...
Miami Herald
March 19, 2017
“Everything we do is a complete joke,” said Rep. ... Tom Feeney, AIF president, said his organization has not taken a position on the bills, andÃÂ ...
Tampabay.com
March 3, 2017
... rewriting lawmaking rules, and Speaker Tom Feeney made him a ... Jose Oliva of Miami Lakes in 2018 and Rep. ... Corcoran talks with Rep.
SaintPetersBlog (blog)
February 27, 2017
Among the panelists are Tom Feeney, the president and CEO of Associated Industries of Florida; Dr. Antonia Novello the former U.S. SurgeonÃÂ ...
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
December 27, 2016
In this Oct. 14, 2016 photo, a technician works to prepare voting machines to be used in the upcoming election in Philadelphia.
Asbury Park Press
December 27, 2016
... of using the same ramp they use today for the same price they pay today," New Jersey Turnpike Authority spokesman Tom Feeney said.
Orlando Sentinel
December 16, 2016
... restored,” said Associated Industries of Florida CEO Tom Feeney, a former GOP House ... His wife, Julie, is the daughter of former state Rep.
Florida Today
December 10, 2016
Rep. Richard Corcoran embraces the idea of competition and the .... who worked for former Congressman and House Speaker Tom Feeney.
Naples Daily News
November 29, 2016
The executive committee over Enterprise Florida chose former state Rep. ... in the Florida House of Representatives would be important for next year's ... Associated Industries of Florida President Tom Feeney said Hart has aÃÂ ...
Orlando Sentinel
August 16, 2016
Three Democrats vie to oppose Rep. Mike Miller in ... Tom Feeney, whom he had accused of vote-rigging years earlier. He pitched himself asÃÂ ...
Orlando Weekly
March 17, 2015
Quote of the Week: "Market-based health care coverage for the uninsured can save businesses in our state billions of dollars in annual healthÃÂ ...
Miami Herald
March 19, 2017
"Everything we do is a complete joke," said Rep. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, ... Tom Feeney, AIF president, said his organization has not taken a position on the bills, and he would not comment on how members use the group's political committees.
Tallahassee.com
March 19, 2017
"To get a veto proof majority for the budget, you need to come to us," said Rep. Evan Jenne .... "Bottom line - there are opportunities for the Democrats here," said UCF's Jewett, who like Corcoran once worked for former Speaker Tom Feeney. "But there ...
Florida Politics (blog)
March 15, 2017
Rep. Grant's bill, HB 1421, provides a solid starting point for addressing AOB abuses and the coalition is encouraged that it passed out of the House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee this evening.
SaintPetersBlog (blog)
March 6, 2017
House Majority, the fundraising arm of House Republicans, has a bevy of fundraisers planned for today. All of the events are hosted by Speaker Corcoran, Rep. Jose Oliva, and Rep. Sprowls. Reps. Cord Byrd, Clay Yarborough, and Jason Fischer will kick ...
Bradenton Herald
March 6, 2017
Visiting the Capitol in those years, he spent a week as a messenger for Rep. Ron Richmond, of ... House Speaker Dan Webster gave him a lucrative contract that included rewriting lawmaking rules, and Speaker Tom Feeney made him a top consultant.
Tallahassee.com
March 3, 2017
He advised previous Florida House Speakers Daniel Webster, Tom Feeney, and Marco Rubio. Corcoran embraces the spirit of competition and is suspicious of ... Back story: Rep. Carlos Trujillo, R-Miami, is a six-year veteran of the Florida House and this ...
SaintPetersBlog (blog)
February 15, 2017
LAWMAKERS TO UNVEIL TESTING LEGISLATION via Jeffrey Solochek of the Tampa Bay Times - Florida Senate president pro tem Anitere Flores, Florida House PreK-12 Appropriations subcommittee chairman Rep. Manny Diaz, and House Judiciary committee .... "This ...
Florida Politics (blog)
February 3, 2017
And she also showed Rep. Al Lawson around Jacksonville, which helped him get local support and buy-in to blunt the home field advantage of Rep. Corrine Brown. Will Wiles help advance Jacksonville's priorities with the White House? Reasonable bet ...
SaintPetersBlog (blog)
February 1, 2017
Rep. Daisy Baez; Tony Lima, the executive director of SAVE; and Damien Flier, the spokesman for Why Courts Matter Coalition are expected to be on the call.
Florida Politics (blog)
January 27, 2017
Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Associated Industries of Florida. ... We commend bill sponsors Senate President Pro Tempore Anitere Flores and Representative Bryan Avila for their diligent efforts to tear down barriers to business growth and expansion.
New York Times
January 5, 2017
A Republican congressman from Florida, Tom Feeney, had introduced the Reaffirmation of American Independence Resolution, declaring that Supreme Court justices and other judges who cited foreign law in their opinions threatened the "sovereignty of theÃÂ ...
Orlando Sentinel
December 16, 2016
"If the Florida Supreme Court will exercise only those legitimate judicial powers ... as opposed to arbitrarily injecting their personal and political preferences, a constitutional balance can be restored," said Associated Industries of Florida CEO Tom ...
Asbury Park Press
December 13, 2016
A few days later, Girgenti said he received a call from a representative of the towing company who said the firm had paid the toll and his violation would be dismissed.
SaintPetersBlog (blog)
December 10, 2016
Strike out - Rep. Bryan Avila filed legislation (HB 77) this week that would prohibit sports teams from building or refurbishing stadiums on public land.
Florida Today
December 10, 2016
Rep. Richard Corcoran embraces the idea of competition and the competition of ideas. Like the tennis player he was growing up in Pasco County, Corcoran can score points against an opponent with powerful retorts and dramatic responses to poorly thought ...
SaintPetersBlog (blog)
December 6, 2016
A companion bill will be filed in the House by state Rep. Bryan Avila, a Hialeah Republican. The "whiskey and Wheaties" bill has long been a heavy lift.
Daily Business Review (registration)
December 6, 2016
The attorney also controversially claimed former U.S. Rep Tom Feeney asked him to write a program that could change election results.
Florida Politics (blog)
December 2, 2016
Selected as chair: Rep. Fant, who was voted chair by unanimous vote. Fant noted that Jones "will be missed," especially as an advocate for education.
Naples Daily News
November 29, 2016
The executive committee over Enterprise Florida chose former state Rep. Chris Hart IV on Tuesday ... Associated Industries of Florida President Tom Feeney said Hart has a talent for working with lawmakers across the political spectrum. His tireless ...
Tampabay.com (blog)
November 22, 2016
Senate Democratic Leader Oscar Braynon, D-Miami Gardens, had a one-word verdict for Corcoran and his chief ally, Rep. Jose Oliva ... They included Democrats James Harold Thompson and Lee Moffitt and Republicans Tom Feeney and Dean Cannon.
Miami Herald
November 22, 2016
Senate Democratic Leader Oscar Braynon, of Miami Gardens, had a one-word verdict for Corcoran and his chief ally, Rep. Jose Oliva ... They included Democrats James Harold Thompson and Lee Moffitt and Republicans Tom Feeney and Dean Cannon.
SaintPetersBlog (blog)
August 19, 2016
Originally, the race looked like a Tampa/St. Pete divide between former state Representative Betty Reed and outgoing House District 70 Representative Darryl Rouson. But some Democrats in Tallahassee ..... Rep. Ray Pilon also nabbed an "A+" rating ...
Florida Politics (blog)
July 16, 2016
Sure, the dike needs strengthened. But Rep. Gwen Graham said Florida should be doing its part to help out. In a letter to Scott, the Tallahassee Democrat said she was disappointed Scott decided to blame the president and focus on a partial solution ...
Florida Politics (blog)
July 13, 2016
Aaron Bean and Audrey Gibson and Rep. ... Tom Feeney, president of AIF, noted that in 2003, Florida had the highest workers' comp rates in the country.
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