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Mitch PerryNovember 17, 2014

This is my debut column for SaintPetersblog and FloridaPolitics.com, and thanks for being part of it. It’s only been a little over a week since I penned (or more accurately, typed) my last “MPR” for Creative Loafing, but it seems a lot longer than that. It’s certainly been an interesting 10 days or so since […]

Peter SchorschNovember 17, 2014

Incoming Speaker of the Florida House Steve Crisafulli made an announcement today which could mean that former — yes, former, at least for the time being — state Rep. James Grant could serve in the House until 2024. Here’s how we got here, according to the Tampa Tribune‘s James Rosica: In June, Tampa attorney Michael Steinberg filed […]

Phil AmmannNovember 14, 2014

After examining the 2014 election results, the Florida Chamber of Commerce team hit upon one central theme. When it comes to voters, jobs matter. The Florida electorate clearly wanted to go forward with the state’s private-sector jobs agenda. So does the Chamber. In announcing its post-election wrap-up on Thursday, Chamber President Mark Wilson pointed out that […]

Phil AmmannNovember 14, 2014

After examining the 2014 election results, the Florida Chamber of Commerce team hit upon one central theme. When it comes to voters, jobs matter. The Florida electorate clearly wanted to go forward with the state’s private-sector jobs agenda. So does the Chamber. In announcing its post-election wrap-up on Thursday, Chamber President Mark Wilson pointed out that […]

James CallNovember 10, 2014

St. Johns State Representative Travis Hutson wants to move up. Hutson announced Monday he is a candidate for Florida Senate District 6, vacated by John Thrasher to accept the Florida State University presidency. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Florida Senate,” said Hutson. “Like the Senators who represented this area before me […]

James CallNovember 10, 2014

St. Johns State Representative Travis Hutson wants to move up. Hutson announced Monday he is a candidate for Florida Senate District 6, vacated by John Thrasher to accept the Florida State University presidency. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Florida Senate,” said Hutson. “Like the Senators who represented this area before me […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 10, 2014

The federal government is making available to consumers a new “window shopping” feature so they can compare plans days before the second round of open enrollment in Obamcare opens on Saturday. Beginning today, people can begin comparing federally approved health plans after entering the their zip codes in the retooled window shopping website. They can also […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 10, 2014

The federal government is making available to consumers a new “window shopping” feature so they can compare plans days before the second round of open enrollment in Obamcare opens on Saturday. Beginning today, people can begin comparing federally approved health plans after entering the their zip codes in the retooled window shopping website. They can also […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 8, 2014

The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday agreed to hear a lawsuit that challenges insurance subsidies made available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for those who purchase health insurance through a federal exchange. The case-King v Burwell-challenges the legality of the premium subsidies in states–such as Florida– that did not […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 7, 2014

The state Agency for Health Care Administration approved an additional 53 letters of intent for 3,115 new nursing home beds and hospice programs. Thirteen letters of intent from investors were rejected for not meeting the technical requirements, staff said. Here is a list of the new accepted letters of intent (note, new letters begin on […]

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Mitch Perry Report – 11.17.14

Could James Grant serve in the Florida House until 2024 (give or take a few months)?

Florida Chamber's 2014 election wrap-up: jobs matter

Florida Chamber’s 2014 election wrap-up: jobs matter

Rep. Travis Hutson wants John Thrasher's seat; Flager Rep announces Senate candidacy

Rep. Travis Hutson wants John Thrasher’s seat; Flager Rep announces Senate candidacy

Feds release revamped "window shopping" tool for upcoming Obamacare open enrollment

Feds release revamped “window shopping” tool for upcoming Obamacare open enrollment

SCOTUS agrees to hear Obamacare challenge; how this will impact Florida

AHCA accepts 53 more letters from investors interested in long term care