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Mitch PerryFebruary 6, 2018

A member of the Bilirakis family has represented Florida’s 12th Congressional District since 1982, and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is not targeting it as a seat that could flip this fall. But that isn’t deterring former federal prosecutor and FBI agent Chris Hunter. “I think people in the 12th district are looking for a […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 24, 2018

Both of Florida’s U.S. senators and 22 of its House members are in a dither over mixed signals on offshore oil drilling from Washington. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke assured Gov. Rick Scott that Florida was “off the table” earlier this month. Soon, Zinke’s position was undercut by Ocean Energy Management Acting Director Walter Cruickshank’s telling the House Natural Resources […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 17, 2018

Tarpon Springs Republican Gus Bilirakis is applauding a proposal unveiled last week by the Federal Communications Commission that will ensure that wireless alerts are delivered only to specific regions in danger. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that providers who participate in the FCC’s Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) program will be required to “deliver alerts in a more geographically […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 10, 2018

Gus Bilirakis is celebrating his first legislative success of 2018 after the U.S. House unanimously approved the Tarpon Springs Republican’s proposal to improve the airline passenger screening process. Passed Tuesday, the Security Assessment Feasibility for Equipment Testing and Evaluation of Capabilities for our Homeland (SAFE TECH) Act would provide an avenue for third-party testing of […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 9, 2018

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A bipartisan group from Florida’s congressional delegation sent a letter to the Donald Trump administration opposing any rollback of safety regulations adopted after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster. In a letter to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, the group of 20 lawmakers — both Democrats and Republicans — warned that “an oil spill can devastate a regional […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 9, 2018

Mike Wells picked up an endorsement Tuesday for his Pasco County Commission re-election campaign from county tax collector and former Republican state Rep. Mike Fasano. “It is my honor to endorse Mike Wells for Pasco County Commissioner. Mike is a true community servant, with the experience necessary to effectively advocate on behalf of Pasco County […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 2, 2018

A former federal prosecutor and FBI agent announced Tuesday he would run against Palm Harbor Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis in Florida’s 12th Congressional District. The congressional race marks the first political foray for Trinity Democrat Chris Hunter, who said he was inspired to enter the race due to concerns over President Donald Trump’s and Bilirakis’ […]

Drew WilsonDecember 14, 2017

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper announced Thursday that U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis is backing his campaign for the Florida Senate seat currently held by Jack Latvala, who faces term limits in 2018. “I am excited to have a partner to work with in Ed Hooper. I know of few better prepared to work on the issues […]

Mitch PerryDecember 13, 2017

GOP House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday afternoon they had reached a tentative agreement on a tax reform bill for a vote next week. Shortly before the announcement, Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis of Pasco County called on conferees to include the Senate version of the bill on a provision regarding a deduction for teachers and principals who […]

Mitch PerryNovember 15, 2017

Pam Bondi has joined more than 40 state attorneys general Wednesday on a letter to congressional leaders urging them to repeal a 2016 law to restore the ability of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to hold drug manufacturers and distributors of opioids more accountable. “The opioid crisis is affecting families across our country and we need every […]

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CD 12 Democratic hopeful Chris Hunter wants to restore ‘principled leadership’ to D.C.

Majority of Florida Delegation demands clarity on White House offshore drilling position

Gus Bilirakis ‘pleased’ as FCC chair announces plan on more targeted wireless alerts

House unanimously passes Gus Bilirakis air travel safety bill

Most of Florida congressional delegation protests lifting oil rig safety rules

Mike Fasano endorses Mike Wells for Pasco County Commission

Second Democrat files against Gus Bilirakis in CD 12

Gus Bilirakis backs Ed Hooper for Florida Senate

Gus Bilirakis wants GOP tax plan to cover teachers buying school supplies

Pam Bondi, state attorneys general call for more legal accountability in opioid crisis