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Mitch PerryJuly 1, 2015

In Washington on Tuesday, President Barack Obama threatened to walk away from a nuclear deal with Iran if it fails to keep tabs on the country’s compliance, as the negotiations were extended past their original Tuesday deadline amid sharp disagreements. The president said that while he hopes that the P5 + 1 countries can achieve an […]

Mitch PerryJuly 1, 2015

Former Republican Party of Florida chairwoman and current Clay County Commission Chairwoman Leslie Dougher is running for state House District 19, becoming the third Republican to get into the contest. HD 19 encompasses southern Clay County and all of Putnam, Bradford and Union counties. “Today I am excited to announce my candidacy for House District […]

Mitch PerryJuly 1, 2015

Envy is considered one of the seven deadly sins in Christianity. It’s something that would be ideal if we didn’t occasionally suffer from, but it’s all too human for us to do so. I don’t know if it’s something I read or heard years ago, but when it comes to money (like sex), I always […]

Mitch PerryJune 30, 2015

He may not be as rich as Carly Florina or Hillary Clinton, but Jeb Bush has done quite well for himself since leaving government nine years ago, earning $29 million in that period of time. The former Florida Governor posted the past 33 years of tax returns on his website on Tuesday afternoon, a total of […]

Mitch PerryJune 30, 2015

Floridians for Solar Choice said Tuesday it has filed its answer brief defending its petition language as it tries to get a ballot initiative ready for next year’s elections. Its initiative would allow Florida residents to purchase solar-generated electricity for their home or business from an entity other than a public utility. The brief filed with […]

Mitch PerryJune 30, 2015

Outraged by media reports that U.S. workers are being displaced by employees being brought to America through H-1B visas, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida said Tuesday that unless he gets satisfactory answers, he’s prepared to call for Congress to actively reduce the number of such visas in the future. “I’m afraid that this visa program […]

Mitch PerryJune 30, 2015

Among the many local projects that didn’t escape Rick Scott’s veto pen last week was $2 million earmarked for the Tampa Innovation Alliance, the nascent public-private agency charged with redeveloping the University area of North Tampa. But Mark Sharpe, the agency’s Executive Director, insists that it’s not a big deal. He says the organization never envisioned receiving […]

Mitch PerryJune 30, 2015

When House Speaker Steve Crisafulli abruptly called on the Florida House of Representatives to depart Tallahassee three days before the regularly scheduled legislative session was scheduled to conclude in late April, he angered many Floridians, including Senate President Andy Gardiner. The division between the Florida House and Senate this spring prevented the Legislature from producing […]

Mitch PerryJune 30, 2015

Jeb Bush is about to release 33 years of his tax returns on his website late Tuesday afternoon. Fox News’ Carl Cameron broke that news on Fox and Friends this morning. That’s a record for transparency when it comes to tax returns. The previous record was held by Bob Dole, the GOP presidential nominee 20 years ago. […]

Mitch PerryJune 30, 2015

Welcome to Tuesday, June 30 — also known as the last day you’ll be receiving annoying fundraising emails for … at least a few more days. Yes, it’s the end of the fiscal second quarter, and candidates are flooding email boxes of those even marginally involved in politics to an all-time annoying level. Meanwhile, Chris […]

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Bill Nelson tells Iran deal critics to wait for negotiations’ end before criticizing

Former RPOF chairwoman Leslie Dougher running for House District 19 seat

Mitch Perry Report for 7.1.15 – The politics of envy and being relatable

Jeb Bush made $29 million after leaving governor’s mansion

Solar power ballot supporters file petition defense to state high court

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson threatens to cut number of H-1B visas

Despite Rick Scott rejection, Mark Sharpe says Tampa Innovation Alliance is right on course

Justice-2-Jesus’ Brian Pitts’ lawsuit calls for repealing every law passed this year because of Legislature’s premature exit

Jeb Bush to release 33 years of tax returns later today

Mitch Perry Report for 6.30.15 — Chris Christie aims to “tell it like it is,” but does anyone care?