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Mitch PerryMay 7, 2015

If you happen to own your own drone to take photos of other Floridians on their property, you better stop it soon- unless you want to get sued. That’s because on Thursday, SB 766 was sent to Governor Rick Scott’s desk. The bill states that drones cannot be used to photograph or record images of people […]

Ryan RayMay 7, 2015

After a deafeningly loud interim of silence in which Gov. Rick Scott was left with no bills subject to his review for either approval into law or veto, the Senate has just cranked up the legislative volume: The upper chamber on Thursday afternoon dropped all 68 bills it passed during 2015 regular Session on the governor’s desk. […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2015

Locked in a fierce rivalry with fellow Republican Joe Negron to be the next president of the Florida Senate, Pinellas state Sen. Jack Latvala has hired top GOP fundraiser Meredith O’Rourke to shake trees for his Florida Leadership Committee. O’Rourke is the top fundraiser for Gov. Rick Scott and his political committee, Let’s Get To […]

Mitch PerryMay 7, 2015

The enormously wealthy and powerful Charles and David Koch, better known as the Koch Brothers, have become an increasingly influential team in recent years as they spend their money on causes (and candidates) they support. But in progressive, and even independent circles, their name has been invoked as representing something almost sinister polluting the body […]

Christine Jordan SextonMay 7, 2015

Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant issued a statement saying “sometimes there are no words” after Gov. Rick Scott told reporters he supported Medicaid expansion in 2013 because the state had just gotten approval from the federal government to expand its mandatory managed care program for three years. “The lengths to which Rick Scott will […]

Phil AmmannMay 7, 2015

Power Design Inc., a family-owned electrical contracting business, is expanding its national headquarters in St. Petersburg. The $3 million move will bring 60 new jobs to the region, as well as maintaining 196 jobs. Gov. Rick Scott called the expansion “great news for families” in St. Petersburg. “Thanks to companies like Power Design who continue […]

Ryan RayMay 7, 2015

The Florida Democratic Party on Thursday announced it will bring Brice Barnes on board to be the party’s new finance director. Barnes comes to Florida after years working in North Carolina in similar roles with U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan — who lost her pivotal swing state Senate seat to Sen. Thom Tillis in November during a difficult midterm […]

Associated PressMay 7, 2015

The Obama administration rebuffed Florida’s Gov. Rick Scott’s proposal to extend federal funding for hospitals that treat the uninsured, increasing the pressure on states that have refused to expand coverage for low-income people under the president’s health care law. The decision means Florida’s already acrimonious state budget process will likely become tenser. The standoff also […]

Mitch PerryMay 7, 2015

As has been mentioned by reporters for months, Republicans thinking about being president have picked up on the income inequality mantle that Democrats like Elizabeth Warren have championed for years. By that, I mean they use the words “economic inequality.” Beyond that, it’s not clear what they are suggesting to overcome it (Marco Rubio has been […]

Associated PressMay 6, 2015

The Obama administration snubbed Florida’s proposal to extend federal funds for hospitals that treat low-income and uninsured patients, a dispute that has paralyzed the state budget. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell gave Gov. Rick Scott the news when she met with him in Washington on Wednesday. The Republican governor wants the administration to […]

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One of several proposed designs for Florida's new Margaritaville license plates. Image via the office of Rep. Linda Chaney.

Rick Scott gets bill limiting drones in Florida

Senate drops 68 bills at Rick Scott’s door, with 15 days to OK or veto

Jack Latvala hires top fundraiser Meredith O’Rourke as race for Senate Presidency remains deadlocked

American Bridge’s new report details Koch Brothers’ influence in Florida

Allison Tant calls Rick Scott out for his Medicaid expansion remark

National electrical contracting firm to expand corporate roots, jobs in St. Pete

Florida Democratic Party taps Brice Barnes as new finance director

States watching Medicaid standoff between Florida, Obama

Mitch Perry Report for 5.7.15 — On economic issues, is Mike Huckabee more in synch with GOP voters?

No agreement between Florida governor, feds on Medicaid