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Ethics, gambling, environment among this year’s session priorities
Feb 24, 2013 - Daytona Beach News-Journal

The Florida Legislature will convene in Tallahassee on March 5 to get to work on the business of the state. Florida’s economy has started to rebound, the housing market is improving, and our state is again becoming a go-to destination for neighboring states and vacationers across the country and world. New businesses are moving to Florida, giving us a better employment and economic outlook for the future.

Guest Column: Budget, health care top Legislative agenda
Feb 24, 2013 - St. Augustine Record

The Florida Legislature will convene in Tallahassee on March 5 to get to work on the business of the state. Florida’s economy has started to rebound, the housing market is improving, and our state is again becoming a go-to destination for neighboring states and vacationers across the country and world. New businesses are moving to Florida, giving us a better employment and economic outlook for the future.

First Coast legislators want changes to gun, alcohol and smoking laws, among others
Jan 31, 2013 - Florida Times-Union

During each legislative session, about 3,000 bills are filed by Florida lawmakers. And about 300 pass. So far, Northeast Florida legislators have filed roughly 20 pieces of legislation heading into the session, which begins March 5.

Florida legislative leaders want to leave legacy of ethics reforms
Jan 28, 2013 - Florida Times-Union

After rounds of failed legislation, lawmakers are poised this year to pass what they are calling Florida’s most significant ethics overhaul in decades.

Sens. Bill Montford, David Simmons, John Thrasher file for 2014 bids
Jan 24, 2013 - Saint Petersblog

Senators David Simmons and John Thrasher have joined a growing list of incumbent lawmakers who are making plans to run for re-election in 2014.

Thrasher named chair of Rules Committee for second term
Nov 26, 2012 - St. Augustine Record

State Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, will remain chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, State Senate President Don Gaetz said Monday.

John Thrasher wins re-election to Senate District 6
Nov 06, 2012 - SaintPetersblog

Senator John Thrasher tonight was victorious in the race for the newly-drawn Florida Senate District 6 seat, which includes all of St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam Counties, as well as Northern Volusia County.

Thrasher cruises to victory
Nov 06, 2012 - St. Augustine Record

Incumbent State Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, celebrated a lopsided victory Tuesday night in a race against Democratic opponent Kathleen Trued to keep his District 6 seat.

John Thrasher’s experience is needed for Northeast Florida
Oct 30, 2012 - Florida Times-Union

Northeast Florida needs some clout in the Florida Legislature.

Our view: Senate District 6 will require strong leadership
Oct 26, 2012 - St. Augustine Record

St. Johns County will have one state Senator, down from three, when the Legislature reorganizes after November’s general election. Population shifts in the 2010 Census have made St. Johns the largest of four counties in District 6, which also includes all of Flagler and Putnam counties and about one-fourth of Volusia County. Republican John Thrasher [...]

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