Galvano, Latvala bring in bucks for re-election bids

BY THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Though they have not drawn opponents, Senate Majority Leader Bill Galvano and incoming Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala piled up cash in April for their re-election campaigns, according to newly filed finance reports. Galvano, R-Bradenton, collected $84,580 during the month and had about $85,000 in cash on hand as of April 30. Also, a Galvano-led political committee known as "Innovate Florida" raised $77,500 during April and had about $965,000 on hand, the reports show. Galvano is running in the redrawn Senate District 21, which includes voters in Manatee and Hillsborough counties. Meanwhile, Latvala, R-Clearwater, raised $43,350 in April for his campaign in Senate District 16, which includes parts of Pinellas and Pasco counties. Latvala's campaign had about $250,000 in cash on hand as of April 30.