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Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2016

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

A bill that would extend protection from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in Florida was to be debated and voted in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. However, time considerations precluded that from happening so it will come back before the same committee next week. “We’re going to dedicate up to […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 26, 2016

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Speaking in Cedar Rapids Sunday, Marco Rubio told an audience that he doesn’t support policy aimed at curbing climate change. He contends such policy will “destroy” the American economy without helping the environment. Rubio said that, as a lawmaker, he’s been shown policies that would do nothing to change the sea level or the Earth’s temperature, yet […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 26, 2016

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 26, 2016

Charlie Crist informed the public on Monday that he has raised more than $500,000 in his first three months as a candidate in Pinellas County’s 13th Congressional District contest. “We’re about to report a historic first quarter for a non-incumbent, non-special election Democrat in Florida,” Crist said in an email sent out to supporters. The […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 26, 2016

We’ve heard a lot about illegal immigration on the campaign trail. Most of the GOP candidates decry it but say they embrace legal immigration. Like the H-1B visa. The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 25, 2016

Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal rule for electricity markets that encourages grid operators to pay large users to reduce consumption at peak times, Tampa Bay area Democratic U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor filed an energy bill that she says will spur investment and research in widespread distributed energy technology, such as rooftop solar. “Energy […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 25, 2016

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

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 […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 25, 2016

Todd Wilcox may have the lowest name recognition of the four major Republicans running for U.S. Senate this year, but he’s just picked three high-profile Republicans for his leadership team: Brian Hughes as campaign manager, Eric Isaac as communications director, and Chris LaCivita as general consultant. “As momentum continues to build for our campaign, I […]

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Mitch Perry Report for 1.27.16 – “Pastor Protection Act” moves through state Senate

Time runs out before Senate panel can vote on LGBT rights bill

South Florida mayors want to talk climate change with Marco Rubio

George Pataki endorses Marco Rubio for president

Eric Lynn dismisses Charlie Crist’s first fundraising report in CD13 race

Mitch Perry Report for 1.26.16 — Not the Happiest Place on Earth?

Kathy Castor files bill to spur investment, research in energy tech

Bob Buckhorn slams Legislature for pushing Open Carry legislation

House advances bill that would OK smaller restaurants in Hillsborough to serve alcohol

GOP Senate hopeful Todd Wilcox announces campaign leadership team