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Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2015

This morning we’ll learn how serious Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam believe in being independent agents, and not just handmaidens to the leader of their party, Gov. Rick Scott. Today’s Cabinet meeting at the Florida State Fairgrounds in east Tampa could be interesting, or maybe […]

Gary FineoutFebruary 5, 2015

Republican Gov. Rick Scott, weeks after embarking on his second term with the Florida economy rebounding and a brutal election behind him, has been caught in a growing scandal that is threatening to tarnish his remaining time in office. Scott is the focus of controversy over his decision to oust the head of Florida’s main […]

Gary FineoutFebruary 5, 2015

Republican Gov. Rick Scott, weeks after embarking on his second term with the Florida economy rebounding and a brutal election behind him, has been caught in a growing scandal that is threatening to tarnish his remaining time in office. Scott is the focus of controversy over his decision to oust the head of Florida’s main […]

Ryan RayFebruary 5, 2015

As Lake Worth Sen. Jeff Clemens taught us once again last week by announcing his bid for Senate Democratic leader in 2018, there’s no such thing as ‘too soon’ in the term-limited game theory of the Florida Legislature. In that spirit, Republican state Sen. Tom Lee has filed to run for his Hillsborough County-based District 24 seat […]

James CallFebruary 4, 2015

Sen. Jack Latvala Wednesday tabled his growler bill after 95 minutes of public testimony and 20 minutes of debate. Florida is one of two states that prohibit a 64-ounce container for beer. Crafter breweries have been fighting for three years to get what they say is the most popular size for containers available in Florida. […]

Bruce RitchieFebruary 4, 2015

Environmental groups said Wednesday that the water and land conservation ballot initiative approved in November makes no reference to wastewater treatment and water supply projects and isn’t intended to pay for existing state agency expenses. The policy statement and news release issued by Florida’s Water & Land Legacy coalition comes a week after Gov. Rick Scott […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 4, 2015

On the same day that Lenny Curry scored the pivotal NEFAR endorsement in the Jacksonville Mayor Race, he received an endorsement every bit as important from JAXBIZ, the non-profit, non-partisan political organization affiliated with the influential JAX Chamber. The JAXBIZ endorsement, arguably one of the most coveted organizational endorsements in Jacksonville politics, came after the customary due diligence from the […]

Bruce RitchieFebruary 4, 2015

Environmental and agriculture groups raised concerns on Wednesday with draft water bill language presented by a House committee but speakers on all sides praised the chamber for its comprehensive approach on the issue. The House State Affairs Committee language addresses pollution threats facing springs and Lake Okeechobee and the need for increased water supplies in […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 4, 2015

Endorsements are flying fast and furious in the Jacksonville Mayoral Race, and Lenny Curry today scored a pivotal one — that of the politically active and influential Northeast Florida Association of Realtors, whose Board of Directors voted today to formally endorse Curry well ahead of the March 24th election. “As a small business owner, Lenny Curry […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 4, 2015

The loss of Gov. Rick Scott’s candidate for chairman of the Republican Party of Florida has spawned a lot of punditry minimizing his importance. But Scott is actually more important than ever. He is creating a road map to victory in Florida for any Republican presidential candidate through sound and successful policies that have righted […]

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Milton damage. Image via City of Tampa.

Mitch Perry Report for 2.5.15 – Pressure's on Jeff Atwater, Pam Bondi and Adam Putnam in Tampa today

Widening scandal overshadows Rick Scott's 2nd term start

Widening scandal overshadows Rick Scott’s 2nd term start

Tom Lee gears up for 2018 re-election campaign

Sen. Jack Latvala calls time out on growler bill

Amendment 1 supporters respond — maybe — to governor’s budget

JAXBIZ endorses Lenny Curry for Jacksonville Mayor

All sides praise House water bill effort while raising concerns

Northeast Florida Association of Realtors endorse Curry for Jax Mayor

Joe Gruters: Forget pundits, Rick Scott matters because results matter