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Staff ReportsSeptember 23, 2016

Democrat Nick Duran is widening his fundraising lead over Republican opponent Rosa Maria “Rosy” Palomino in the House District 112 race. In a campaign statement Friday, Doran said he brought in another $30,002.00 during the second reporting period of the general election. “Floridians are ready for a change in Tallahassee, which is why we’re proud […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 14, 2016

Two organizations are teaming up to take a swing at Marco Rubio over Social Security. Senate Majority PAC and AFSCME PEOPLE released a new ad campaign Wednesday highlighting Rubio’s position on Medicare and Social Security. The 30-second spot is meant to point out Rubio’s calls for cuts to Social Security and votes to privatize Medicare, […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 11, 2016

On a sweltering Thursday, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry convened with local police and fire union heads and AFSCME members to receive the union’s backing for County Referendum 1, the Aug. 30 plebiscite that would extend the current half-cent sales tax from 2030 to 2060, with the revenue used to guarantee payoff of the $2.8 billion unfunded pension […]

A.G. GancarskiAugust 10, 2016

In the words of Billy Bragg, “there is power in a union.” And that power will be on display Thursday morning, as AFSCME Florida will hold a presser with Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry in Hemming Park. The AFSCME press conference, in support of County Referendum 1, will offer an interesting convergence: a public sector union supporting an […]

Mitch PerryJuly 6, 2016

The AFL-CIO today dropped a mailer in support of Hillary Clinton in Florida and four other states. The piece contrasts the differences between Clinton and the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, when it comes to the right to organize. The organization endorsed Clinton last month. “Hillary Clinton is a proven leader who shares our […]

Mitch PerryMarch 30, 2016

Patrick Murphy has snagged another major endorsement from labor in his race for the U.S. Senate. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest federal employee union representing 670,000 government workers, said Wednesday that it is backing the Jupiter congressman. “AFGE is proud to offer our support to Congressman Patrick Murphy for the U.S. Senate,” […]

Mitch PerryNovember 13, 2015

Happy Friday to you all, and what a weekend it will be as virtually the entire Republican presidential field (including Jim Gilmore!) makes its way to Orlando for the next two days for the Republican Party of Florida’s Sunshine Summit. We’re off to the event shortly ourselves, so let’s be succinct: Will we hear more […]

Mitch PerryNovember 12, 2015

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The American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is endorsing Jupiter Congressman Patrick Murphy in the race for U.S. Senate in Florida in 2016. “We believe that Congressman Murphy is the best suited for our agenda in Washington D.C. and will help move working families forward,” said Andy Madtes, AFSCME’s executive director, on […]

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Democrat Nick Duran widens HD 112 fundraising lead with $30K haul

Senate Majority PAC, AFSCME PEOPLE launch ad campaign hitting Marco Rubio over Social Security

AFSCME backing illustrates unique marketing of Jax pension tax referendum

AFSCME, Jax Young Republicans back pension tax referendum

Florida AFL-CIO issues out mailer in support of Hillary Clinton

Largest federal employee union backs Patrick Murphy in Florida’s U.S. Senate race

Mitch Perry Report for 11.13.15 – All aboard the Sunshine Summit

AFSCME Florida endorses Patrick Murphy in Florida senate contest