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Mitch PerryApril 17, 2017

A Senate bill to repeal a program offering public funding from sales taxes to offset the cost of professional sports facility construction and renovations died in committee Monday. Although no arguments were uttered against the proposal, SB 236 failed to win approval in the Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism. The legislation, sponsored by Brandon Republican Tom […]

Mitch PerryApril 17, 2017

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Tom Lee insists he never wanted to air any “dirty laundry” about Tampa International Airport when he attempted to introduce an amendment to the Florida Senate’s budget last Wednesday that would have the airport independently audited. But the Brandon Republican says that there are too many unanswered questions about how the airport is being run for him to […]

Mitch PerryApril 17, 2017

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An advocacy group formed by six of President Donald Trump‘s top campaign aides launched a $3 million advertising campaign to praise Congress members working to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The list of 12 select members from America First Policies includes Republican Brian Mast of Florida’s 18th Congressional District. “Obamacare is collapsing and bringing our […]

Mitch PerryApril 17, 2017

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) will announce next week a partnership with the Tampa Innovation Alliance to enhance transportation options in the USF area. The plan is to introduce a small fleet of cutting-edge Tesla vehicles into the local market. Since its implementation last year, HART’s HyperLink program has allowed riders to book a ride through a […]

Mitch PerryApril 14, 2017

Electorally speaking, for two decades now, it’s been a good time to be a Republican in Florida. But after last fall’s victory by Donald Trump, the Chicken Chard and salmon dill seemed to go down even smoother Thursday night at the Sarasota County Reagan Patriot Day Dinner in Venice. “Gosh, isn’t it great to be a Republican? Even greater that The Donald […]

Mitch PerryApril 13, 2017

Legislation that would fund a program to alleviate Florida “food deserts” advanced easily through a Senate subcommittee Thursday. The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Environment and Natural Resources passed SB 1592, creating the “Healthy Food Assistance Program,” which provides funding to the Department of Agriculture for retrofitting small food retailers with refrigeration, display shelving or […]

Mitch PerryApril 13, 2017

Among the claim bills advanced Thursday is one approving $3.75 million payment in the death of Nubia Barahona. The payment from the Department of Children and Families would also compensate for injuries to Nubia’s twin brother Victor Barahona. The legislation, passed by the House Judiciary Committee, was filed by Miami Republican Jose Felix Diaz and Plantation Democrat Katie […]

Mitch PerryApril 13, 2017

Legislation that would increase minimum jail times for domestic violence offenders advanced in the House Judiciary Committee Thursday. The bill by Miami Republican Jeanette Nuñez’s (HB 1385) raises the number of required days spent in jail if found guilty from five to 10 days in a first offense; 15 days for the second offense and 20 days […]

Mitch PerryApril 13, 2017

A date and time have been officially announced for the Florida appearance of Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez and Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders. The two will speak Wednesday, April 19, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. To RSVP for the event, go here. The two officials are […]

Mitch PerryApril 12, 2017

After just three years in operation, retail giant Wal-Mart closed its doors February in the Midtown neighborhood of South St. Petersburg. It was a blow to the community on a number of levels, not least of which was making it much more difficult for Midtown residents to get access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Studies […]

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Donna Deegan unveils a record $2 billion budget, capitalizing on favorable economic trends.

Senate committee kills bill to repeal controversial sports-development program

Tom Lee not backing down on claim of questionable spending at Tampa International Airport

Pro-Trump group airing ads backing Brian Mast advocating repeal, replace Obamacare

HART introducing cutting-edge vehicles to HyperLink connection with Innovation Alliance

In Sarasota, Adam Putnam warns GOP of complacency in 2018

Senate committee advances bill to address Florida food deserts

House advances claim bill for abuse survivor Victor Barahona

Bill that would tighten penalties for domestic violence offenders advances in House Judiciary Committee

Bernie Sanders, Tom Perez to appear in Miami April 19

Legislature considers proposal to address Florida food deserts