By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera (CLC) publicly confirmed Saturday that he is “strongly considering” a U.S. Senate bid in 2016, drawing closer to throwing his…
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Lt. Governor may enter U.S. Senate race
The News Service of Florida reports: With Congressman Ron DeSantis announcing Wednesday that he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2016, he could face a Republican primary challenge from Lt. Gov….
Buzz: Lopez-Cantera may get party nod for Senate
Florida Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera is the name being batted around Tallahassee as possible candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2016. Apparently he is getting a hard look from the NRSC (National…
For Scott, conversations with Cabinet were ‘good’, those with Black Caucus not so much
Gov. Rick Scott and Cabinet members approved on Tuesday new steps to review the work of agencies they jointly oversee, while also agreeing to extend the time for the Office of Insurance…
Scott campaign tour bus coming Sept. 10
Governor Rick Scott “Let’s Keep Working Tax Cut Bus Tour” will be in Pensacola on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 10-11 a.m. at New World Landing, 600 South Palafox Street….
State Weekly Roundup: Pop tart bill, Team player, Brewing budget battles
By Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida BUT WHAT ABOUT TOASTER STRUDELS? Meanwhile, the National Rifle Association, one of the most effective lobbying groups in Tallahassee, was back at work doing…
Scott appoints Lt. Governor
Governor Rick Scott has appointed former Representative Carlos Lopez-Cantera as his Lieutenant Governor. The Florida Chamber of Commerce was to congratulate him. “Our experience with former Representative Lopez-Cantera is that he always…