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Mitch PerryFebruary 21, 2017

A bill to create statewide regulations for ridesharing companies easily advanced in its last committee stop Tuesday in the Florida House, but not without some dissent from a handful of Democrats on the panel. The bill (HB 221) is sponsored by Tampa Republican Jamie Grant and Palm Harbor Republican Chris Sprowls, and officials with Uber and Lyft are hoping that this is finally the […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 20, 2017

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While federal workers get Presidents’ Day off, Congress takes off the entire week. For some lawmakers, that means coming home to host townhall meetings, which for many GOP lawmakers have become contentious affairs. Others are traveling overseas this week, such as Florida’s U.S. Senator, Marco Rubio. The recently re-elected Senator is traveling to Europe to speak with officials regarding the U.S. […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 20, 2017

A bipartisan bill that would prevent animals from being sold to or adopted by people who have been convicted of animal abuse has been filed in the Florida House of Representatives. The bill (HB 871) is sponsored by South Florida Democrat Jared Moskowitz and David Richardson and Spring Hill Republican Blaise Ingoglia. It would create a publicly accessible […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 20, 2017

Late last week, a federal appeal court struck down an NRA-backed law that restricted doctors in Florida from talking to patients about gun safety. The legislation, often referred to as “Docs vs. Glocks,” passed during the 2011 Legislative session. It said doctors could be censored, fined, and have licenses revoked if asked or talked to patients […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 16, 2017

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Citing his close ties to the oil industry, Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson said Thursday that he will be voting against Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. “It’s been well documented that the president’s pick is a friend of the oil industry,” Nelson said on the floor of the Senate. […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 16, 2017

Former Ohio state Senator Nina Turner, who became a national cable news star as a top surrogate for Bernie Sanders 2016 presidential campaign, will be speaking in St. Petersburg in March. The 49-year-old Cleveland native served on the Cleveland City Council from 2005-2008. She resigned her seat that year to accept an appointment to the Ohio Senate in […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 16, 2017

Rebuilding America Now, Governor Rick Scott’s Super PAC that was established to elect Donald Trump, is being scrutinized by the Federal Elections Commission for inadequate reporting in the third quarter of last year. On January 11, the FEC sent a Request for Additional Information (RFAI) regarding two items for that October quarterly report. One of the items noted […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 16, 2017

A bill that would remove Florida from the federal refugee resettlement advanced in the Florida House after a party-line vote Thursday. The legislation sponsored by Deltona Republican David Santiago would direct the state’s refugee coordinator to provide notice to the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement by June 30 that it intends to withdraw from the federal program by […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 15, 2017

Among the attributes that supporters of Coconut Grove developer Stephen Bittel offered in the race to become the new chairman of the Florida Democratic Party was his talent for fundraising. In listing his slate of accomplishments one month into his tenure, the FDP issued a statement on Wednesday touting that he has raised half a million […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 15, 2017

Despite heavy opposition from much of the hospital and hospice industry, a bill that would repeal Florida’s Certificate of Need (CON) program advanced in a House subcommittee on Wednesday. Currently, health care providers require a certificate of need prior before building or converting hospitals, nursing homes, and hospices. The proposal (HB 7) sponsored by Sarasota […]

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Ridesharing bill advances 21-1 in House committee

Marco Rubio to attend meetings in Europe this week – not in Tampa

Lawmakers push to create registry of those convicted of animal cruelty

Moms Demand Action promise to be a presence during Session

Bill Nelson to vote against Scott Pruitt’s nomination for EPA Secretary

Top Bernie Sanders surrogate Nina Turner to speak in St. Petersburg next month

Pro-Trump super PAC chaired by Rick Scott dealing with FEC on reporting issues

House advances bill pulling Florida out of refugee assistance program

Newly-minted Florida Democrats leader Stephen Bittel says he’s raised $500,000 in first month on the job

Bill to repeal Certificate of Need program advances in Florida House