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A.G. GancarskiApril 28, 2015

In a new television ad, the first he has had since the First Election in March, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown asks, “Who’s on your side?” Spoiler alert: According to the 30-second spot, it is not his opponent in the May 19 runoff, Lenny Curry. The ad, which is infused with a “fighting liberal” ethos that was absent from […]

Mitch PerryApril 28, 2015

The Democratic National Committee’s oppo research team enjoyed poking fun at Jeb Bush Monday, sending out an email after he was quoted in one setting over the weekend as saying, “I don’t think you need to spend $1 billion to be elected president of the United States.” Another quote attributed to him Sunday night while […]

Guest AuthorApril 27, 2015

While the struggle to close the healthcare coverage gap in Florida is getting plenty of attention right now, there’s an important Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) Special Enrollment Period (SEP) deadline coming up this week that deserves its share of attention too. Many still-uninsured Floridians don’t know that although the ACA Open Enrollment Period […]

Guest AuthorApril 27, 2015

The onshore oil and gas industry has been under heavy scrutiny during the 2015 Legislative Session, as GOP Sen. Garrett Richter of Naples and GOP Rep. Ray Rodrigues of Estero have filed legislation to provide regulatory certainty to the state of Florida that will ensure the industry is appropriately regulated. The legislation, Senate Bill 1468 […]

Peter SchorschApril 27, 2015

During a story arc of the third season of 30 Rock, Jon Hamm plays Drew, the boyfriend of Tina Fey’s character Liz Lemon. In the episode “The Bubble,” Fey begins to notice that people treat Hamm differently because of his good looks. After watching a traffic cop rip up a ticket for Drew, and fashion […]

Guest AuthorApril 27, 2015

The Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections (FSASE), a group of which I am currently the state president, has 66 supervisors of elections from both parties from around the state. We support the passage of online voter registration (House Bill 7143 and Senate Bill 228) in Florida. It is important to us because current […]

Guest AuthorApril 27, 2015

The onshore oil and gas industry has been under heavy scrutiny during the 2015 legislative session, as Sen. Garrett Richter, R-Naples, and Rep. Ray Rodrigues, R-Estero, have filed legislation to provide regulatory certainty to the state of Florida that will ensure this industry is appropriately regulated. This legislation, Senate Bill 1468 and House Bill 1205, […]

Guest AuthorApril 27, 2015

Most people understand that there are many dangerous professions and value the sacrifices workers in these professions make to get the job done. Most also believe that hazardous working conditions for the rest of us are relics of the past, eliminated by state and federal programs designed to protect workers on the job. Unfortunately, nothing […]

Ryan RayApril 27, 2015

Former Democratic Rep. Joe Saunders is “talking to family and friends about what the future may hold” now that Rep. Rene Plasencia – who narrowly defeated Saunders in a razor-thin contest in District 49 last November – has opted to run in a more Republican-leaning adjacent district in 2016. Saunders took to social media on Sunday and later caught up with Florida […]

Associated PressApril 27, 2015

Acquitted of federal corruption charges, Michael Pizzi will be restored as mayor of Miami Lakes after the town decided to drop its legal fight. Wayne Slaton announced Monday he will step aside as mayor. Slaton was elected after Pizzi was arrested in August 2013, and he and the town refused to relinquish the post after […]

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Alvin Brown asks “Who’s on your side?” in new TV attack ad

Mitch Perry Report for 4.28.15 — Jeb Bush. And his money.

Leah Barber-Heinz: Affordable Care Act Special Enrollment builds on success – but ends April 30

Brewster Bevis: Support regulatory certainty for oil and gas industry

Peter Schorsch: When will Speaker Steve Crisafulli's bubble burst?

Jerry Holland: Online voter registration is faster, cheaper and more secure

Brewster Bevis: Ignore 'fracking' charge; support commonsense oil & gas regulations

Rich Templin: Mourn for the dead, fight for the living

Democrat Joe Saunders considers comeback in House District 49

Michael Pizzi to be restored as Miami Lakes mayor