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Mitch PerryDecember 1, 2016

With Tallahassee a four-hour drive away, the annual meeting of the Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation to be held in two weeks in Tampa could very possibly be the only time local residents can address their state representative(s). That meeting will take place on Friday, December 16 at the Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water […]

Mitch PerryDecember 1, 2016

The White House announced on Thursday that the Tampa Bay area has become one of 20 of the latest communities (and four in Florida) named to participate in its “TechHire” initiative that aims to equip Americans with the skills they need to land jobs in the tech industry. The announcement was made via the White House at 11 […]

Mitch PerryDecember 1, 2016

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Motorists driving on some of Florida’s expressways and turnpikes have probably seen the message shown on the same electronic scoreboards that give AMBER alerts over the past year that say, “No texting while driving — it’s the law.” Except it’s really not, which is something that Weston Democratic state Rep. Richard Stark wants to address with his […]

Mitch PerryDecember 1, 2016

Florida lawmakers have been filing bills this week for the 2017 Legislative Session, and one of the most provocative ones so far is an immigration-related issue from Sarasota Republican Sen. Greg Steube. As initially reported by the Tampa Bay Times Claire McNeill, Steube would repeal the Jack Latvala-sponsored bill that waives out-of-state fees for undocumented Florida high school students. “It is certainly […]

Mitch PerryNovember 30, 2016

Since Hillary Clinton lost the election to Donald Trump three weeks ago, many Democrats have been disconsolate, still stunned to deal with the reality of a Trump presidency. Pam Keith says she understands the sentiment, but says it’s time for Democrats to get active and start fighting back. The way she’s doing that is to […]

Mitch PerryNovember 30, 2016

Lakeland GOP Congressman Dennis Ross, who was re-elected to the House of Representatives for a fourth time earlier this month, has been named to the Donald Trump transition team. “I am greatly honored to be named to the Trump-Pence Presidential Transition Team,” Ross said in a statement issued Wednesday morning. “The American People spoke on November […]

Mitch PerryNovember 30, 2016

In Washington today, House Democrats are expected to reaffirm Nancy Pelosi as their leader for the 115th Congress today, where she is being opposed by Ohio Representative Tim Ryan. However, because the vote will be held on a secret ballot, there is a though that the vote could be a lot closer than what is expected. […]

Mitch PerryNovember 29, 2016

Dana Young has been named as chair of Health Care policy in the Florida state Senate. The South Tampa Republican, who was elected to the Legislature’s upper chamber earlier this month in SD 18, will also serve as Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education Senate President Joe Negron handed out such assignments to his charges in the […]

Mitch PerryNovember 29, 2016

At the fourth annual Florida Automated Vehicle Summit in Tampa, government officials boasted about how far ahead of the game the state is compared to the rest of the nation in being prepared for the brave new world of autonomous vehicles. And they pledged not to get in the way of the industry doing whatever they need […]

Mitch PerryNovember 29, 2016

Three members of the St. Petersburg City Council joined activists rallying for a $15 an hour wage and a right to unionize on Tuesday, a “National Day of Disruption” led by organized labor to raise the living wage for low-income workers. “Let’s be clear. The Fight for $15, it’s a lot more than getting $15 an […]

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Hillsborough legislative delegation to meet December 16

Tampa and 3 other Florida areas selected by the White House as “Tech Hire” Communities

South Florida House Democrat wants to toughen penalties for texting while driving

Mitch Perry Report for 12.1.16 — What does Rick Scott and rest of Legislature do with bill repealing in-state tuition rates for the undocumented?

Pam Keith to lead Florida group of Democrats to campaign for Louisiana Senate hopeful

Dennis Ross named to Trump transition team

Mitch Perry Report for 11.30.16 – How many votes will Tim Ryan get today?

Dana Young to chair Health Care policy committee

At Tampa summit, officials boast about how Florida is ahead of the nation when it comes to self-driving cars

St. Pete City Council members join Fight for 15! movement