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Mitch PerryJanuary 14, 2016

Two days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Florida’s death sentencing system as unconstitutional, a new report says the state’s death penalty is plagued by vast racial, gender and geographic inequities. The report, written by University of North Carolina political science professor Frank Baumgartner, looked at executions carried out in Florida between 1976 and 2014. His […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 14, 2016

(UPDATE) Shortly after 8:30 a.m., the Oscar nominations will be announced from Hollywood, and yes, I actually give a fig. As an inveterate moviegoer, I still get excited about what the Establishment thinks about the product it puts out every year. Interestingly, while the Oscars are still among the most viewed television broadcasts globally every year, […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2016

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A bill that would create statewide regulations for transportation network companies (TNCs) passed through the House Economics Affairs Committee on Wednesday. This is the third year in a row that such legislation has come before Florida lawmakers. Cities and counties creating their own rules on dealing with companies such as Uber and Lyft are applying more […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2016

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The political journalism of careers of Mark Halperin and John Heilemann ascended to a different plateau in 2010 with the publication of their book, “Game Change,” their reporting on the historic presidential election of 2008. That tome was loaded with juicy details of that campaign: the fears about Bill Clinton‘s reputation as a ladies man […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2016

When Pasco County Representative Richard Corcoran was elected as Speaker Designate by his fellow House Republicans in September, he seized the moment on the floor to call for enacting 12-year term limits for all judges. “We need to shake up the status quo and introduce new energy and purpose into our judicial system,” Corcoran said. “We can do this by […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2016

Will the Florida Legislature address the issue of Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft in the 2016 Session? That remains an open question this week as the Legislature returns to Tallahassee for the Regular Session. On Wednesday afternoon, the House Economic Affairs Committee will discuss legislation sponsored by Fort Walton Beach Republican Matt […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2016

With the new Legislative Session fully under way in Tallahassee, Florida Tax Watch has recommendations for the Legislature on ways to save taxpayers’ money in 2016. The recommendations include an annual Florida Government Efficiency Act, continuing to implement a new state accounting and cash management system, using telehealth strategies, and smarter sentencing for low-level nonviolent […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2016

It’s a new year, but the issue remains at Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission: What to do about Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Uber and Lyft that continue to operate outside of the agency’s rules. That prompted Commission Chairman Victor Crist to threaten on Wednesday a radical solution if the Legislature doesn’t act this Legislative Session. “If […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2016

The Florida Legislature convened Tuesday to begin their 60-day session with huge issues confronting them: such as coming together on a major water bill, and dealing with legislation regarding guns, the death penalty, rape kits, education, and health care. But Pinellas County House Republican Larry Ahern also wants the Legislature to weigh in on weightier topics […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 13, 2016

Jeb Bush on Wednesday defended the multimillion-dollar TV ad campaign that his super PAC backing him has unleashed on Marco Rubio this week. Two new ads produced by the Bush super PAC Right to Rise that are airing in the early primary states depict Rubio as “just another Washington politician” who has repeatedly changed his mind on immigration. “Marco Rubio and his own […]

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Debbie Wasserman Schultz urges Marco Rubio to demand Cuba release imprisoned artists.

New study finds vast racial, geographic disparities in Florida executions

Mitch Perry Report for 1.14.16 — And the nominees are?

Ride-sharing bill advances in House Economics committee

“Game Change” authors take act to Showtime

Florida activist group blasts term-limit proposal for judges

AFP backs Matt Gaetz legislation on ride-sharing

Florida Tax Watch suggests tax savings as Legislative Session begins

Victor Crist hints at “radical” move in Hillsborough if Legislature doesn’t act on Uber, Lyft

Larry Ahern wants Congress to declare war on Islamic terrorism

Jeb Bush defends his super PAC attacks against Marco Rubio