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Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2015

One of the top policy priorities for the Florida chapter of Americans for Prosperity heading into the legislative session this year has been to oppose a tax incentives package that would lure movie and television productions to the Sunshine State. And its advocacy has now been emboldened by a state report that says that the state doesn’t get a robust […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 27, 2015

For the first time in decades, the U.S. Atlantic coast will open to oil drilling – with the notable exception of Florida. On Tuesday, the Obama administration expects to open the Atlantic Ocean for new oil exploration, reports Sean Cockerman of McClatchy D.C. While the Interior Department proposal includes Virginia and the Carolinas, the maps […]

Kevin MeerschaertJanuary 27, 2015

Two state representatives are vying to likely take over the Senate seat of John Thrasher in Tuesday’s Special Primary election. Thrasher resigned to take over the presidency of Florida State University. Ronald “Doc” Renuart of Ponte Vedra Beach and Travis Hutson of Elkton are the top candidates for the 6th District Senate Seat in Northeast […]

Kevin MeerschaertJanuary 27, 2015

Two state representatives are vying to likely take over the Senate seat of John Thrasher in Tuesday’s Special Primary election. Thrasher resigned to take over the presidency of Florida State University. Ronald “Doc” Renuart of Ponte Vedra Beach and Travis Hutson of Elkton are the top candidates for the 6th District Senate Seat in Northeast […]

Melissa RossJanuary 27, 2015

UF Health in Jacksonville is just about to open a satellite hospital on the city’s Northside with 92 beds and cutting-edge specialties sure to be welcomed by underserved neighborhoods far from the nearest ER. The move is seen as not only a boon for the growing Northside, but also a way for UF Health (formerly […]

Associated PressJanuary 26, 2015

Florida appears ready to approve multi-million dollar deals to help several of the state’s high profile professional sports teams, but state officials now say they will not decide which team deserves the money. After years of high-profile defeats for teams such as the Miami Dolphins that are seeking taxpayer help, state legislators promised last year […]

Daniel TilsonJanuary 26, 2015

President Barack Obama urged employers to “give working families a fair shot,” as part of national conversion to the “middle-class economics” he called for in last week’s State of the Union Address. He reminded us that basic necessities of economic survival for working people worldwide, including living wages, paid sick-leave days and affordable child care, […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 26, 2015

Although last November Florida earned the dubious distinction of being the first state in the country to reject medical marijuana at the ballot box (it received over 57 percent of the vote, but needed 60 percent for passage), the momentum for medical pot remains strong. State Sen. Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) announced today he will […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 26, 2015

Pro-medical marijuana groups are praising a bill filed by state Sen. Jeff Brandes Monday. The Florida Medical Marijuana Act would authorize physicians to prescribe marijuana to patients afflicted with one of 14 specific illnesses. “I’m very encouraged by Sen. Brandes’ bill. As a sheriff and as the son of a cancer survivor, responsible, comprehensive, medical marijuana legislation is critically […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 26, 2015

As most people are aware, motorists in Florida (and everywhere else in the country) can have alcohol in their system while driving, as long as it doesn’t exceed a blood-alcohol content of .08, which reflects the percentage of alcohol by volume in the blood. Two years ago, the National Transportation Safety Board voted to recommend to […]

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AFP keeps up the heat on opposing tax incentives for TV & movie productions in Florida

Obama's Atlantic drilling plan leaves off Sunshine State

It's Primary Election Day in SD 6

It’s Primary Election Day in SD 6

As pressure builds to expand Medicaid, state's safety-net hospitals feel the pinch

State won't say which sports team should get taxpayer money

Daniel Tilson: Fighting for “middle-class economics” can put Fla. Dems back on track

Drugged driving summit in Tampa addresses the reality of more stoned drivers on the road

Pro-medical marijuana backers praise Jeff Brandes' bill to broaden medical marijuana law

Jeff Brandes says taking Uber & Lyft is the short-term solution for impaired driving problem