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Mitch PerryFebruary 23, 2015

Earlier this afternoon we reported that the Guido Maniscalco campaign had issued out a press release touting the endorsement of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 123. “Guido has proven himself to be a person of integrity and commitment, who upholds the values of Tampa’s working families,” said Todd Vega, Business Manager with the union. As reported […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 23, 2015

On Sunday morning, the Tampa Bay Times reported that Jeb Bush urged a group of New York conservatives in 2013 to support fracking at the same time he was involved with a private equity group that was raising $40 million for a company acquiring fracking wells. The Adam Smith/Alex Leary penned story also reported that fracking is a “family affair,” […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

After first reading the press release distributed by top Florida Republican political consultant Brett Doster announcing his firm’s new service offerings, I thought of Samuel L. Jackson. “Check out the big brain on Brad,” Jackson’s character, Jules Winnfield, says during one of the most pivotal scenes in Pulp Fiction. “Check out the balls on Brett” is what I thought to […]

Associated PressFebruary 23, 2015

Darden Restaurants Inc. has named interim CEO Eugene I. Lee Jr. to the post on a permanent basis. The appointment is effective immediately, the operator of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse and other restaurants said Monday. Lee will also become a board member. Darden named Lee as interim CEO in October, after a board takeover by […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

Colodny Fass is a boutique practice with offices in Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale. The firm’s insurance regulatory specialists represent clients spanning a variety of insurance interests, as well as regulated industries such as tobacco. In the final quarter of 2014, the firm had a roster of 15 executive lobbyists, with eight legislative lobbyists including Tom Gallagher, […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 23, 2015

According to reports from the Cuban Patriotic Union or UNPACU, about 200 dissidents were arrested in Cuba on Sunday. That’s at least the second major roundup of activists that has occurred since President Barack Obama announced that the U.S. and Cuba would begin to normalize relations in December, and prompted U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio on […]

Associated PressFebruary 23, 2015

After years of deep cuts to environmental programs, Florida voters last November overwhelmingly approved Amendment 1, which changed the state constitution to earmark billions for conservation. But the measure left it up to the Legislature and governor to determine the details of how the money will be spent, and that has led to a heated […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 23, 2015

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In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities – and whether they support some controversial issues in the state. Here are the responses from Rep. Chris Latvala of Pinellas. In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the Session, i.e. “Excited.” “Optimistic.” What’s a local issue […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 23, 2015

In the summer and fall of this past year, Columba Bush wrestled with the question all of America is asking now: Will her husband — former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush — run for president in 2016? And if so, would she support him? As a member of an American political dynasty, Columba faced a dilemma […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 23, 2015

On Friday, Department of Corrections Secretary Julie Jones announced that the five-year contracts with private health care providers Corizon and Wexford Health Sources will be canceled and renegotiated, in response to the overwhelming evidence of poor care that those providers have been giving to inmates in Florida state prisons, including a decade high number of […]

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Screenshot via Better Schools for Sarasota County.

So who are the Plumbers & Pipefighters supporting in Tampa City Council District 6 race?

NextGen Climate calls on Jeb Bush to detail his energy investments

Check out the balls on Brett Doster …

Darden puts interim CEO Eugene Lee in post permanently

Colodny Fass collects nearly $2M in lobbying fees during Q4 of 2014

Sunday arrest of Cuban dissidents fuels Marco Rubio rip on Obama administration

Florida environment to get billions, but how to spend it?

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Rep. Chris Latvala

Columba Bush supports, and wary of, a Jeb Bush White House run

Mitch Perry Report for 2.23.15 — Florida officials get serious with health prison health care