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Mitch PerryMarch 16, 2015

It’s only the middle of March, but Floridians for Solar Choice, the political action committee pushing to get a solar-energy initiative on the ballot in 2016, are on the verge of having enough valid petition signatures to get a review by the Florida Supreme Court. The group submitted 66,493 valid petition signatures on Friday, just shy of […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 18, 2015

The Florida Retail Federation, the state’s largest retail advocacy organization, is adding media relations veteran James Miller as its new communications director. Miller will work from the FRF Tallahassee headquarters, overseeing the group’s marketing, communications and public outreach. His hire is effective February 23. In a statement, FRF President/CEO Rick McAllister praised Miller’s “proven experience […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 4, 2015

Attempts by the craft brewing industry to finally repeal the ban on 64-ounce beer growlers looked promising going into this year’s legislative session in Florida. But a provision added to what was considered a “clean” growler bill proved contentious at a hearing in the Senate Regulated Industries committee hearing on Wednesday afternoon in Tallahassee. In […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 28, 2015

A state regulatory agency says it will release specific information tomorrow about an upcoming workshop that the Florida Retail Federation says will provide “clarity” regarding a 50-year exception in alcohol beverage law in Florida. That exception has allowed the craft brewing industry to thrive over the past decade. Earlier this month the Florida Retail Federation and the […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 28, 2015

Indiana has become the latest state to expand its Medicaid program through the Affordable Care Act, as yet another Republican governor agreed to accept federal dollars to extend government health coverage to low-income state residents. If you’re scoring at home, the Hoosier State is now the 13th to expand Medicaid under a GOP governor. Altogether, […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 28, 2015

Indiana has become the latest state to expand its Medicaid program through the Affordable Care Act, as yet another Republican governor agreed to accept federal dollars to extend government health coverage to low-income state residents. If you’re scoring at home, the Hoosier State is now the 13th to expand Medicaid under a GOP governor. Altogether, […]

Bruce RitchieJanuary 16, 2015

A proposed solar energy amendment probably won’t be a walk in the park as Amendment 1 was last year. On Jan. 14, a coalition of energy and conservative groups announced an effort to put an amendment to the Florida Constitution on the ballot in 2016 to remove regulatory barriers to solar energy production. Supporters said […]

Bruce RitchieJanuary 15, 2015

A proposed solar energy amendment probably won’t be a walk in the park as Amendment 1 was last year. On Jan. 14, a coalition of energy and conservative groups announced an effort to put an amendment to the Florida Constitution on the ballot in 2016 to remove regulatory barriers to solar energy production. Supporters said […]

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 […]

Peter SchorschDecember 24, 2014

If you aren’t already experiencing a bit of “SALE!!” fatigue from the month-long blitz of email blasts attempting to draw you in for holiday shopping sprees, it is likely you will by the New Year. But to counter the incessant advertising (and much-welcome coupons), at least cute holiday photo cards from your friends and their […]

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Constitutional amendment on solar power close to state Supreme Court review

Personnel note: Florida Retail Federation hires James Miller as new comms director

Big beer distributors object to growler bill in Florida Senate committee

State agency to rule on craft brewery tasting rooms exception

Mitch Perry Report for 1.28.15 – Indiana’s Mike Pence becomes the latest GOP gov to expand Medicaid

Mitch Perry Report for 1.28.15 – Indiana's Mike Pence becomes the latest GOP gov to expand Medicaid

Bruce Ritchie: Solar amendment likely to face tougher fight than conservation Amendment 1

Bruce Ritchie: Solar amendment likely to face tougher fight than conservation Amendment 1

Unusual coalition seeks ballot measure to expand solar power

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