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Ana CeballosFebruary 20, 2018

Republican state Rep. Shawn Harrison fired his aide on Tuesday after he said two students who survived the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting were “actors that travel to various crisis (sic) when they happen.” “I am appalled at and strongly denounce his comments about the Parkland students,” Harrison tweeted about Benjamin Kelly. “I am again […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 5, 2018

Republican state Rep. Matt Caldwell announced another block endorsement for his Agriculture Commissioner campaign from colleagues in the Florida House Monday, this time mostly from the Tampa Bay area. “I am proud to receive the endorsements from my colleagues. I will continue to work hard to earn support from Floridians across the Sunshine State, who […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 18, 2018

As an avid recreational boat owner and sixth-generation Floridian, I know there’s no better way to enjoy our state’s spectacular waters than taking your boat out. And I’m certainly not alone — Florida is home to almost 1 million registered boats, and every one of them has an owner who delights in our beautiful coastline […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 17, 2018

Tampa Democrat Sean Shaw’s first bill (HB 507) to go before a committee since he declared his candidacy for Attorney General was not well-received Wednesday. Shaw unveiled a proposal to provide an exemption from public records requirements for business email addresses of current justice and judges in Florida. Appearing before the House Civil Justice and Claims […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 16, 2018

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Legislation that would increase the benefits paid to the spouses of police and firefighters employed by the City of Tampa who lost their lives in the line of duty advanced in a House committee Tuesday. The bipartisan bill (HB 1139), sponsored by Tampa Republican Shawn Harrison and House Democratic Leader Janet Cruz, also of Tampa, authorizes the city […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 15, 2018

The Tampa Bay area will have three Senate seats and 14 House seats on the 2018 ballot; while most of the Pinellas and Hillsborough delegations will be the same when the 2019 Legislative Session rolls around, a few races are starting to heat up. First, the sure things. Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young is still […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 10, 2018

In the wake of recent high-profile data breaches compromising the information of thousands of Floridians, legislators and cabinet members on Wednesday advocated for two bills that would eliminate credit report freeze fees for consumers. Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam are backing two measures proposed in the Legislature, which they say […]

Jim RosicaNovember 7, 2017

There were no Jolly Rogers or parrots in the Capitol Tuesday, but two lawmakers are seeking to put what they call a predatory boating-assistance practice in Davy Jones’ locker. Sen. Dana Young and Rep. Shawn Harrison, both Tampa Republicans, held a press conference on legislation they’re sponsoring (SB 664, HB 469) to combat “modern-day piracy,” they said. […]

Mitch PerryOctober 6, 2017

Republican consultant Anthony Pedicini is the latest target of a negative mailer in the vitriolic House District 58 primary.

Peter SchorschSeptember 27, 2017

The Florida House of Representatives graphics team has done it again, putting together an uplifting 5-minute clip about the state’s recovery after Hurricane Irma. The video opens with ominous music and titles that read “They said we were divided … That we were hopelessly at odds … That in an hour of need … Americans […]

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Shawn Harrison fires aide for falsely calling Parkland students ‘actors’

Matt Caldwell announces ‘seventh wave’ of endorsements for Ag Commissioner bid

Dana Young: Florida’s boaters deserve consumer protections, too

Bill to remove public email addresses for judges stalls in House committee

Bill aims to help spouses of fallen Tampa first responders

Here’s where Tampa Bay legislative races stand heading into the 2018 Legislative Session

After high-profile data breaches, legislators want to toss credit freeze fees

Dana Young, Shawn Harrison fight ‘modern-day piracy’

GOP consultant Anthony Pedicini subject of direct mail attack in bitter HD 58 race

Florida House goes Michael Bay with Irma recovery video