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Frank TorresAugust 16, 2015

As we hit mid-August we already have some intriguing Central Florida political match-ups for 2016, headlined by the big Democratic primary in the 9th Congressional district. However, you could see some new political rivalries very soon, all with the potential to make for some heavy political drama. Candidates who have been teasing runs over the […]

Frank TorresJuly 29, 2015

State Rep. Mike La Rosa is applauding Gov. Rick Scott‘s decision to investigate Florida’s Planned Parenthood clinics to ensure full compliance with state law. After a video surfaced showing a Planned Parenthood executive allegedly negotiating a potential deal to sell donated tissue, La Rosa publicly condemned the organization. Representatives of Planned Parenthood have since denied such activities, saying the […]

Phil AmmannJuly 9, 2015

As Alan Grayson launches a campaign for the U.S. Senate, Republicans and Democrats are floating plans to replace the contentious Orlando liberal in Congress. One such possible candidate, State Rep. Mike La Rosa, cracked open the door on Thursday to a possible run for Florida’s 9th Congressional District. In a prepared statement, the two-term St. Cloud […]

Bruce RitchieApril 29, 2015

The Senate on Wednesday voted to strip off amendments it passed to a bill involving Duke Energy Florida and financing for its Crystal River nuclear plant and sent the bill to the governor. HB 7109 would allow Duke Energy to issue bonds to cover $1.4 billion in operating costs prior to the shutdown of its Crystal […]

Bruce RitchieApril 24, 2015

A bill that would eliminate a state review program for shopping malls, huge housing projects and other large developments passed the House on Friday and is on the way to the governor. Supporters of SB 1216 said the “developments of regional impact” program was burdensome, redundant and actually discouraged the development of planned communities. The Legislature […]

Bruce RitchieApril 14, 2015

A controversial House growth management bill passed its final committee stop on the way to the House floor on Tuesday. HB 933, which originally combined seven separate House growth management bills, includes provisions eliminating the “development of regional impact” review process for larger developments and requiring a property rights element in local government comprehensive land […]

Bruce RitchieApril 7, 2015

A wide-ranging House growth management bill was amended Tuesday to remove language requiring construction approval on agricultural land surrounded by development. But HB 933 still faces opposition from cities, counties and environmental groups that are concerned it eliminates a state review process for designated “developments of regional impact.” HB 933 passed the House Transportation and […]

Bruce RitchieApril 6, 2015

Critics of a wide-ranging House growth management bill say that a section would undermine local development planning by requiring approval of agricultural lands that are nearly surrounded by development. HB 933, by Rep. Mike La Rosa, a Republican from St. Cloud, is scheduled to be heard Tuesday by the House Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 31, 2015

A House bill dealing with the utility regulation process is continuing to move in the House despite criticism from environmentalists that the bill doesn’t far enough to deal with energy issues. HB 7109 would set term limits for PSC members, require those who lobby the PSC to register with the state, require parties in a […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 31, 2015

A House bill dealing with the utility regulation process is continuing to move in the House despite criticism from environmentalists that the bill doesn’t far enough to deal with energy issues. HB 7109 would set term limits for PSC members, require those who lobby the PSC to register with the state, require parties in a […]

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Mike La Rosa lauds Rick Scott for investigation into Planned Parenthood

Mike La Rosa opens door to possible run for Alan Grayson’s open House seat

Senate passes Duke/PSC bill after House rejected amendments

Bill eliminating state development review program goes to governor

Growth bill headed to House floor with opposition from cities, counties

Growth bill passes House panel after “constrained” agriculture language removed

Growth bill critics target “constrained” agricultural parcels language

PSC bill moving in House despite complaint it doesn’t do enough

PSC bill moving in House despite complaint it doesn't do enough