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Mitch PerryJanuary 21, 2015

With revenues finally pouring into state coffers after the lengthy recession and its hangover, Gov. Rick Scott made frequent appearances in the Tampa Bay area in 2014, often promoting tax-cut plans or new government spending on education, transportation or the environment. Critics alleged the largesse was due to his trying to curry favor with the […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 21, 2015

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Will Weatherford, in an increasingly active post-legislative career, has taken on a new role at the Florida Chamber of Commerce. The former Florida House speaker, now a principal of the newly launched Weatherford Partners, has joined the Florida Chamber’s board of directors. “The Florida Chamber is pleased to welcome Will Weatherford to the Board of […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 21, 2015

I will never, ever underestimate Sally Harris again. Harris is one of the two freshly minted members on the Hillsborough County School Board who was fated with deciding the fate of Superintendent MaryEllen Elia at last night’s board meeting. Last week I predicted that with the collective establishment in Tampa (including the editorial boards of both of the dailies, […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 21, 2015

I will never, ever underestimate Sally Harris again. Harris is one of the two freshly minted members on the Hillsborough County School Board who was fated with deciding the fate of Superintendent MaryEllen Elia at last night’s board meeting. Last week I predicted that with the collective establishment in Tampa (including the editorial boards of both of the dailies, […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 21, 2015

Last month the Sunshine State’s largest power company, Florida Power & Light, won approval from the Public Service Commission (PSC) to sign a 50-year contract with Louisiana-based PetroQuest to conduct exploratory drilling -better known as fracking – for natural gas in southeastern Oklahoma, with the $191 million cost spread to customer bills. In March the PSC is […]

Brendan FarringtonJanuary 21, 2015

A House committee approved a bill Tuesday that would allow guns on state university campuses just two months after a shooter wounded three people at a Florida State University library. State Rep. Greg Steube argued his bill (HB 4005) would make campuses safer because a shooter could be stopped by a gun owner before police […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 20, 2015

In the Jacksonville mayoral race, never mind the official qualifying period, which is through Friday. The real campaign has begun … with Lenny Curry bumper stickers. You know it’s a race now! With only a $15 contribution, the brand new, official Lenny Curry for Mayor Bumper Sticker can be yours. The former Republican Party of Florida chair has […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 20, 2015

Paul Renner picked up a handful of local law enforcement endorsements today in his campaign for House District 24. The attorney and Jacksonville native announced the support of State Attorney R.J. Larizza of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar and Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson in the Republican primary set for […]

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, […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 20, 2015

Former House Speaker Will Weatherford is beginning the next chapter of his professional career — one that will allow him the opportunity to recharge his batteries for, well … whatever he wants to do next in the political sphere. Weatherford, along with his brothers Drew and Sam, are launching Weatherford Partners, a strategic business advisory and […]

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Rick Scott pledges $1 million to STEM teachers for summer intern program

Former Speaker Will Weatherford joins Florida Chamber board

Mitch Perry Report for 1.21.15 — Hillsborough County will survive MaryEllen Elia’s exit

Mitch Perry Report for 1.21.15 — Hillsborough County will survive MaryEllen Elia's exit

Dwight Dudley wants to stop public utilities from charging customers for fracking projects

Bill to allow guns on Florida campuses passes first hurdle

Email insights: Lenny Curry gets real, with new bumper sticker

Northeast Florida law enforcement officials endorse Paul Renner in HD 24

Jeff Brandes proposes legislation to extend renewable energy tax exemption

Former Speaker Will Weatherford outlines his next chapter