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Mitch PerryJanuary 20, 2015

Could this be the year that the Florida Legislature finally starts trying to actually encourage solar power production in the Sunshine State? The state’s heretofore desultory commitment to alternative energy sources took another hit last fall, when the Public Service Commission voted to cut the energy efficiency goals of the state’s utility companies by more than 90 percent, […]

Associated PressJanuary 14, 2015

Tea partiers, Libertarians, conservative Christians, Florida’s largest retail association, and clean energy advocates announced Wednesday that they are joining a petition drive aimed at expanding the use of solar energy in Florida. Members of the unusual coalition said they want to take the issue to the voters because they are frustrated the Legislature has done […]

Bruce RitchieJanuary 14, 2015

A leading supporter of a proposed solar energy amendment said Wednesday that backers will need $8 million to $10 million to fight utilities to get the measure passed. Floridians For Solar Choice Inc., a political committee created in December, announced its proposed amendment in 2016 that limits or prevents government and utilities from imposing barriers […]

Bruce RitchieJanuary 14, 2015

A leading supporter of a proposed solar energy amendment said Wednesday that backers will need $8 million to $10 million to fight utilities to get the measure passed. Floridians For Solar Choice Inc., a political committee created in December, announced its proposed amendment in 2016 that limits or prevents government and utilities from imposing barriers […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 7, 2015

Republican candidate Jason Fischer raised a total of $53,865 in just the first month since filing for the Florida House District 16 race. The Jacksonville native and member of the Duval County School Board seeks to replace term-limited state Rep. Charles McBurney. District 16 covers Mandarin, Baymeadows and most of southeast Duval County. “Jason’s message of […]

Mitch PerryDecember 29, 2014

Tis the season for year-end lists, so here’s this reporter’s take on the 10 biggest/most interesting developments over the past year in Tampa Bay/Florida politics. 1 – The Florida Democratic Party hits rock bottom. There are a number of reasons why Rick Scott beat Charlie Crist, and the Crist camp’s notion that the $12 million […]

Daniel TilsonDecember 2, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott and his minions proved last week that they view middle-class Florida consumers as mostly slow-witted turkeys ready to be roasted to a crisp and gobbled up by corporate gluttons. While most of us were distracted by shopping, cooking, traveling and other Thanksgiving preparations, Scott’s hand-picked five-member Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to […]

Phil AmmannDecember 2, 2014

Duval County School Board Member Jason Fischer is looking to take his brand of conservative values and education reforms to Tallahassee. The Jacksonville native and former CSX executive filed paperwork this week for a 2016 run as a Republican for House District 16, currently held by state Rep. Charles McBurney, who is serving his final […]

Mitch PerryNovember 25, 2014

In a much anticipating hearing today, the Florida Public Service Commission today slashed energy efficiency goals for Duke Energy, TECO, Gulf Energy & Florida Power & Light on a 3-2 vote. They also voted to allow a pilot program for solar power to expire at the end next year, but said they intend to host […]

Guest AuthorOctober 22, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott would rather avoid those pesky public records requests by citizens who believe they have a right to know what state government is doing. So what Lincoln called government of, by, and for the people is a hindrance to Scott and his ability to run the state as an autocratic and unaccountable CEO. […]

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Jeff Brandes proposes legislation to extend renewable energy tax exemption

Unusual coalition seeks ballot measure to expand solar power

Solar amendment backers say they'll need $8-$10 million to fight utilities

Solar amendment backers say they’ll need $8-$10 million to fight utilities

HD 16 hopeful Jason Fischer raises nearly $54K in first month of campaign

A look back at the year in news in Tampa Bay

Daniel Tilson: Team Scott makes it a happy Thanksgiving for Florida energy monopolies

Duval County School Board Member Jason Fischer files to run for House District 16 seat

PSC kills solar pilot program for not being cost effective

Chris Timmons: Scott keeps citizens in the dark about important public issues