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Mitch PerryMarch 10, 2015

During the past year, the Florida Department of Corrections has come under fire for inmate deaths, allegations of abuse by prison guards, coverups, understaffing, and officer shift issues. Tuesday in Tallahassee, the Senate Criminal Justice Committee heard firsthand from some DOC officials who say they have come under retaliation for reporting such incidents. First up […]

Mitch PerryMarch 10, 2015

Marco Rubio looks to be in good shape for his re-election chances for the U.S. Senate next year, at least against South Florida Democratic U.S. Reps. Patrick Murphy and Debbie Wasserman Schultz. A Mason-Dixon poll released Tuesday shows Rubio with double digit leads over both Democrats. Against Murphy, he’s on top 50% to 38%. Against Wasserman Schultz, […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

Jason Fischer, Republican hopeful for Florida House District 16, announced Tuesday he raised more than $84,000 in the first quarter since announcing his candidacy. The Jacksonville native added more than $18,700 in contributions from about 50 donors during February, which the candidate calls proof of “continued momentum and increasing grassroots support.” “The growing support our […]

James CallMarch 10, 2015

Florida lawmakers’ balancing act in writing a state budget includes factoring in promises of a tax cut, increases in education and conservation measures, and bridging a nearly $2 billion gap created by the scheduled ending of a Low Income Pool program for hospitals. They will get fresh numbers Tuesday to begin work on a spending […]

James CallMarch 10, 2015

Florida lawmakers’ balancing act in writing a state budget includes factoring in promises of a tax cut, increases in education and conservation measures, and bridging a nearly $2 billion gap created by the scheduled ending of a Low Income Pool program for hospitals. They will get fresh numbers Tuesday to begin work on a spending […]

Mitch PerryMarch 10, 2015

In my duties with SaintPetersBlog/Florida Politics, I don’t get the opportunity to cover the political scene in St. Petersburg as much as I used to. Therefore yesterday’s announcement regarding the results of the public survey of the seven proposals to replace the Pier landmark was the first time I’ve had a chance to look at the […]

Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2015

Yet again, the taxicab industry is pushing around a new proposal focused on handicapping popular ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft. Dubbed an “insurance-fix,” the proposed measure aims to impose new harmful regulations to force ridesharing companies to buy insurance they don’t need and does little to improve public safety. Since their launch in Florida, […]

James CallMarch 10, 2015

The House Education Committee spent about an hour Monday discussing and approving an overhaul of Florida’s testing-focused school accountability program. The measure was approved on a unanimous vote. Read a staff analysis here. Chairwoman Marlene O’Toole said this past week she wanted to get the measure to the floor as quickly as possible, and Monday […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

Sometimes circumstances can improve even the best work of art. Such is the case with Bill Day’s latest editorial cartoon, where Gov. Rick Scott wishes for “something green” to disprove what shall not be named — “climate change.” He gets it: a bag of corporate money. But that’s not all. According to the Florida Center […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

Sometimes circumstances can improve even the best work of art. Such is the case with Bill Day’s latest editorial cartoon, where Gov. Rick Scott wishes for “something green” to disprove what shall not be named — “climate change.” He gets it: a bag of corporate money. But that’s not all. According to the Florida Center […]

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Carol Dover inducted into the Florida Tourism Hall of Fame.

Senate panel hears about Department of Corrections corruption

New poll shows Marco Rubio, Jeff Atwater lead Dems in 2016 Florida Senate race

Jason Fischer raises $84K in first quarter of 2016 HD 16 run

He’s singin’ the small government blues

He's singin' the small government blues

Mitch Perry Report for 3.10.15 – Pier politics

Taxicab industry again attempting to handicap Uber

House Education panel talks school accountability reform

Bill Day's latest: Rick Scott, "climate change" and the stroke of a pen

Bill Day’s latest: Rick Scott, “climate change” and the stroke of a pen