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Mitch PerryMay 25, 2016

An advocacy group pushing for strong regulations on predatory payday loans is once again applying pressure on members of Florida’s congressional delegation, shortly before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is expected to announce new national rules for payday lending next week. Allied Progress has been conducted an aggressive campaign against Florida lawmakers who support legislation sponsored by […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 10, 2016

House District 14 Democrat Kim Daniels looked to have her best month of campaign fundraising yet in April. A $20,000 month of contributions was the biggest one month haul in the HD 14 race for any candidate. But things weren’t as they seemed in Daniels’ campaign account. Daniels had just one contribution: a $20,000 check written […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 18, 2016

A lawsuit filed in 2013 by the NAACP and others in reaction to racial discrimination in the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department appears headed toward settlement. The lawsuit contends there was discrimination in hiring, in promotion, and in workplace environment by the fire department. It also alleged nooses were placed in the lockers of two […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2016

In a move that hopefully we’ll help him with black voters, former NAACP head Ben Jealous officially endorsed Bernie Sanders’ candidacy for president on Friday afternoon. “I’ve been in touch with a range of grassroots black leaders throughout the South to get them involved with this campaign,” said Jealous on a conference call, promising that […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 14, 2016

The Florida Education Association, the statewide teachers union, is planning a noon rally in the Capitol courtyard Thursday to show lawmakers their “anger and exasperation” with how the Legislature handles education issues. The group announced the “Enough is Enough!” event in a Wednesday news release. Parents, public school supporters and others “will express their anger […]

Mitch PerryOctober 12, 2015

For several years, it’s been a given that Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn would try to take his brand of leadership to a new level in 2018 by seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. Facing just token opposition in his re-election bid, Buckhorn won with nearly 96 percent of the vote in March, setting himself up […]

Mitch PerryOctober 9, 2015

The activists went home unhappy Thursday night, but their goals were never the same as the majority on the Tampa City Council regarding the creation of a citizens review board to watchdog the Tampa Police Department. City Council voted 5-2 Thursday evening to a compromise proposal on who gets to select the members of the […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 25, 2015

St. Petersburg House Democrat Darryl Rouson has filed legislation (HB 243) that would ban the display of Confederate flags and symbols on publicly owned or leased property. It will serve as a companion to Orlando Democrat Geraldine Thompson’s bill in the state Senate. “I can understand people wanting to honor the legacy of their Southern History, but when history and symbolism to […]

Guest AuthorAugust 19, 2015

About a year ago a dear friend gave me a copy of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America by Gilbert King. The 2012 book earned the 2013 Pulitzer for general nonfiction and the Pulitzer Committee described the book as a “richly […]

Mitch PerryAugust 5, 2015

Two years ago, officials at California State University-Fullerton produced a comprehensive report on police civilian oversight boards. Among their findings was that obstacles to creating a successful agency included politicians who have a “law and order” agenda not conducive to oversight. Plus, if such a board is created, the power that lawmakers have to limit their oversight is through […]

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Advocacy group again attacks “Florida model” of payday lending in new video

Kim Daniels gives her own HD 14 campaign $20K in April

Jax City Council nears resolution of 2013 fire department discrimination suit

Former NAACP head Ben Jealous endorses Bernie Sanders

Teachers union plans “Enough is Enough!” rally in capital

Bob Buckhorn still considering 2018 run for governor

Mitch Perry Report for 10.9.15 – First chapter in Tampa citizens review board saga ends

Darryl Rouson files legislation to ban Confederate flag on public property in Florida

Terri Susan Fine: I question whether we have learned 'citizenship' in our generation

Tampa residents to call for civilian review board to monitor police