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James CallMarch 10, 2015

North Florida Congresswoman Gwen Graham has found a Republican co-sponsor for a crackdown on congressional perks. Graham, speaking Tuesday at a Tallahassee news conference, called the perks elimination act (HR 1339) a “common sense” measure that would save millions of dollars by prohibiting members of Congress from billing taxpayers to fly first class and rent […]

Associated PressMarch 10, 2015

A large number of Florida residents like to go down the wedding aisle more than once. New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday show that Florida has among the highest population of residents married two or more times. The rate for Florida men was 30.5% in 2012, and the rate for women […]

Mitch PerryMarch 10, 2015

A report published this past weekend says that under Gov. Rick Scott, officials with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection have been banned from using the terms “global warming,” and “climate change.” The story has received massive media attention in the past 48 hours. Never one to let a bypass an opportunity, NextGen Climate is […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 10, 2015

The Florida Senate is considering a Medicaid expansion and wants to create a new program to administer it called the Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange. Senate Health Policy committee members not only will debate the merits of tapping into available Medicaid funding under the federal health care law — often called Obamacare — but also […]

Mitch PerryMarch 10, 2015

During the past year, the Florida Department of Corrections has come under fire for inmate deaths, allegations of abuse by prison guards, coverups, understaffing, and officer shift issues. Tuesday in Tallahassee, the Senate Criminal Justice Committee heard firsthand from some DOC officials who say they have come under retaliation for reporting such incidents. First up […]

Mitch PerryMarch 10, 2015

Marco Rubio looks to be in good shape for his re-election chances for the U.S. Senate next year, at least against South Florida Democratic U.S. Reps. Patrick Murphy and Debbie Wasserman Schultz. A Mason-Dixon poll released Tuesday shows Rubio with double digit leads over both Democrats. Against Murphy, he’s on top 50% to 38%. Against Wasserman Schultz, […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

Jason Fischer, Republican hopeful for Florida House District 16, announced Tuesday he raised more than $84,000 in the first quarter since announcing his candidacy. The Jacksonville native added more than $18,700 in contributions from about 50 donors during February, which the candidate calls proof of “continued momentum and increasing grassroots support.” “The growing support our […]

James CallMarch 10, 2015

Florida lawmakers’ balancing act in writing a state budget includes factoring in promises of a tax cut, increases in education and conservation measures, and bridging a nearly $2 billion gap created by the scheduled ending of a Low Income Pool program for hospitals. They will get fresh numbers Tuesday to begin work on a spending […]

James CallMarch 10, 2015

Florida lawmakers’ balancing act in writing a state budget includes factoring in promises of a tax cut, increases in education and conservation measures, and bridging a nearly $2 billion gap created by the scheduled ending of a Low Income Pool program for hospitals. They will get fresh numbers Tuesday to begin work on a spending […]

Mitch PerryMarch 10, 2015

In my duties with SaintPetersBlog/Florida Politics, I don’t get the opportunity to cover the political scene in St. Petersburg as much as I used to. Therefore yesterday’s announcement regarding the results of the public survey of the seven proposals to replace the Pier landmark was the first time I’ve had a chance to look at the […]

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Gwen Graham debuts curbs on perks in Congress

Itch to re-hitch hits many in Florida

NextGen Climate drop-kicks DEP gag order into GOP presidential race

Senate Health Policy panel to decide how Medicaid expansion would be handled

Senate panel hears about Department of Corrections corruption

New poll shows Marco Rubio, Jeff Atwater lead Dems in 2016 Florida Senate race

Jason Fischer raises $84K in first quarter of 2016 HD 16 run

He's singin' the small government blues

He’s singin’ the small government blues

Mitch Perry Report for 3.10.15 – Pier politics