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Janelle Irwin TaylorJune 1, 2015

A new poll shows Floridians want a tax cut that would save them money on their cell phone and cable bills. Earlier this year Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced a plan to cut $470 million in taxes on those services. The cut would save the average Florida family that spends $100 a month on cable […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJune 1, 2015

Three state lawmakers have been recognized by the Florida League of Cities for their dedication to ensuring localities are able to function without too much state interference. Among the recipients is Pinellas County Senator Jack Latvala. He is one of three recipients of the League of Cities Defender of Home Rule Award. Fort Lauderdale Senator […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 27, 2015

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is calling on Florida House Republicans to approve a plan to extend subsidized health coverage to 800,000 uninsured Floridians. A couple of House Democrats, a union vice president and a hospital representative joined Castor at a news conference Wednesday at the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. They rallied in an attempt […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 18, 2015

The Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association has endorsed St. Petersburg City Council candidate Ed Montanari in his District 3 race. “The Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association Inc. is proud to inform you of its endorsement of your candidacy for St. Petersburg City Council, District 3,” wrote Sun Coast PBA senior vice president George Lofton in […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 15, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott was in Lakeland Friday to celebrate the launch of the newest Legoland Florida resort hotel. Legoland Hotel will create about 150 new jobs in the area. “We are excited to celebrate the grand opening of the new Legoland Hotel at the Legoland Florida Resort today,” Scott said. “Not only will this hotel […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 5, 2015

Pinellas County Commissioners Tuesday approved moving forward with a plan that would allocate funding to some of St. Petersburg’s most impoverished areas. The city is prepared to reduce the amount of monetary contributions from Pinellas County into an already established Tax Incremental Fund by nearly $6.3 million to make that happen. Under a proposed deal […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 4, 2015

Critics of the so-called “school-to-prison pipeline” could be on their way to a huge victory in Hillsborough County. According to The Tampa Tribune, State Attorney Mark Ober has shifted his position on addressing first-time juvenile marijuana offenders with civil citations instead of criminal charges. Ober’s opposition last year helped kill efforts to include misdemeanor marijuana possession on […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 1, 2015

After the Florida House of Representatives threw in the towel this week, abandoning the legislative session three days early, medical marijuana was declared dead in Tallahassee for the 2015 session. That’s why the group United for Care has said screw it, and is heading back to the ballot box to give voters another go-round. “Our […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMay 1, 2015

Sen. Jeff Brandes is home from Tallahassee with the list of accomplishments this session. Of bills he proposed, at least nine are on their way to the governor for a signature. One of the bills Brandes is most excited to see make its way to Rick Scott’s desk is the Local Government Pension Reform bill. Senate Bill 242 is […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorApril 29, 2015

A compassionate bill aimed at patients suffering from terminal illnesses is on its way to the governor’s desk. The Right to Try Act by St. Petersburg state Sen. Jeff Brandes earned broad support in the committee stops and has been approved by both chambers. Gov. Rick Scott is expected to sign the bill into law. The law would allow […]

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Ashley Moody does a TV interview on "Varney and Co."

Florida Chamber poll shows wide support for cable, cell phone tax cut

Pinellas’ Jack Latvala lauded as Home Rule hero

Kathy Castor rallies support for Senate Medicaid plan

Ed Montanari nabs Sun Coast PBA endorsement

Rick Scott celebrates new Legoland Hotel opening

Proposed county funding for Community Redevelopment reduced by more than $6 million

Hillsborough State Attorney Mark Ober shifts position on juvenile pot charges

Ben Pollara puts the smackdown on Florida House over medical pot

Jeff Brandes leaves Tallahassee with impressive bill record

Jeff Brandes’ Right to Try Act heads to governor