Mitch Perry

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016
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Observers of the state Legislature in Tallahassee will recall the backlash that ensued after the Florida House passed a measure last year that effectively codified existing law that same-sex couples could adopt. The bill, sponsored by Miami Beach Democrat Dave Richardson, ultimately made it through the Senate, but not before there was another measure sponsored […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 26, 2016
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George Pataki has endorsed Marco Rubio’s candidacy for president. The former New York Governor made the comment on Fox News on Tuesday, and simultaneously tweeted out the endorsement as well. George E. Pataki ‏@GovernorPataki  44m44 minutes ago I took a look at all the candidates & @marcorubio is the best person to bring us together – that’s […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 25, 2016
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Wading into the debate in Tallahassee, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is slamming state lawmakers advocating that the state allow nearly 1.5 million Floridians with concealed carry permits to openly carry their firearms, rather than having to keep them hidden. “This bill is totally unnecessary,” Buckhorn declared at a news conference held at Tampa Police headquarters, […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 25, 2016

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It’s not likely that anyone would actually know this, but Florida state law requires that any restaurant that serves alcohol must be at least 2,500 square feet in size. In Hillsborough County, however, state law says that restaurants that sell booze must be at least 4,000 square feet. Attempting to rectify that anomaly, Tampa Republican Dana Young is pushing a local bill […]


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