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Jim RosicaFebruary 24, 2016

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After a debate that included mentions of monsters, Robert A. Heinlein and the Tampa Bay Rays, the Florida House of Representatives Wednesday passed its 2016 business and economic incentives package, including the framework for Gov. Rick Scott‘s proposed $250 million Florida Enterprise Fund. As bill sponsor Jim Boyd reminded members, it still has no funding: “This is a structure bill, […]

Phil AmmannNovember 12, 2015

Pasco County legislators and officials join to help needy families prepare fresh, nutritious meals this holiday at the 2015 Farm Share Holiday Food Giveaway. Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano joins state Sen. John Legg and state Reps. Richard Corcoran and Amanda Murphy and Sheriff Chris Nocco to host the 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 11 giveaway. […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 28, 2015

Five state representatives are endorsing Jupiter Congressman Patrick Murphy in his contest for the Democratic nomination for Senate in 2016. Amanda Murphy (D-New Port Richey), Mia Jones (D-Jacksonville), Reggie Fulwood (D-Jacksonville), Cynthia Stafford (D-Miami), and Richard Stark (D-Weston) all came out in support of Murphy on Monday. “It is a great honor to endorse my friend and fellow Democrat […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 22, 2015

Efforts in recent years by Florida Democrats to have Florida’s minimum wage raised have gone nowhere, and the odds that may change in 2016 don’t look promising. Last week in Tallahassee, Miami Democratic state Sen. Dwight Bullard and Orlando state Rep. Victor Torres announced their legislation that would raise the state’s minimum wage from the […]

Frank TorresAugust 24, 2015

Carlos Guillermo Smith announced endorsements from 13 sitting Democratic members of the Florida House on Monday morning, in his bid to be the next representative from House District 49. The list includes State Reps. Lori Berman, Randolph Bracy, Dwight Dudley, Joseph Gellar, Evan Jenne, Shevrin Jones, Dave Kerner, Amanda Murphy, Bobby Powell, Kevin Rader, Richard […]

Phil AmmannJune 23, 2015

More than a few high-profile Tampa Bay Democrats will be joining Gwen Graham for a major fundraiser next week to help her re-election effort in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. The $250-per-person reception will be Tuesday, June 30, beginning 5:30 p.m. at the home of former Democratic state Sen. Pat Frank, who now serves as Hillsborough […]

Mitch PerryJune 22, 2015

No “fracking fees.” That was the message from a press conference held Monday afternoon in St. Petersburg, as state Representatives Dwight Dudley (D-St. Petersburg), Jose Javier Rodriguez (D-Miami), and Amanda Murphy (D-New Port Richey) spoke out against a decision last week by the Florida Public Service Commission that would allow Florida Power & Light to collect up to […]

Mitch PerryApril 28, 2015

Although the budget impasse between the state Legislature which led Speaker Steve Crisafulli to dismiss the House this afternoon illustrates the enmity between Republicans in the House & Senate, Democrats who have been advocating for the state to expand Medicaid coverage are happy to bash Crisafulli. “Today, the House leadership and the majority party failed […]

James CallApril 22, 2015

Krysta is an 18-year-old Florida State University student. She’s the reason Lauren Book marches. Krysta’s abuse started when she was 6. She did not tell anyone for six years, until she first told a camp counselor, then her parents. Wednesday was the first time she has talked publicly about her abuse. “My legs are shaking, […]

Bruce RitchieApril 20, 2015

Democrats have filed at least 16 amendments to a House bill involving the shutdown of the Crystal River nuclear plant to include eliminating the advanced cost recovery fee for nuclear power plants. HB 7109 was amended in its final committee stop on April 9 to include a deal allowing Duke Energy Florida to seek Public […]

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House passes incentives measure desired by Rick Scott

Pasco leaders announce Farm Share Giveaway, so families can prepare fresh holiday meals

Patrick Murphy wins the endorsements of 5 Florida House Democrats in Senate contest

17 Florida state Democrats to live on minimum wage for a week

Carlos Smith rolls out endorsements from 13 House Democrats in House 49 race

Democratic power roster to help re-elect Gwen Graham with June 30 Tampa fundraiser

Florida House Democrats denounce FPL’s “fracking fee”

Democrats blast Steve Crisafulli’s decision to end session 3 days early

Lauren Book ends trek with Tally rally to protect Florida’s children

House Democrats pile amendments on nuclear plant bill