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Janelle Irwin TaylorApril 29, 2015

A compassionate bill aimed at patients suffering from terminal illnesses is on its way to the governor’s desk. The Right to Try Act by St. Petersburg state Sen. Jeff Brandes earned broad support in the committee stops and has been approved by both chambers. Gov. Rick Scott is expected to sign the bill into law. The law would allow […]

Mitch PerryApril 28, 2015

Although the budget impasse between the state Legislature which led Speaker Steve Crisafulli to dismiss the House this afternoon illustrates the enmity between Republicans in the House & Senate, Democrats who have been advocating for the state to expand Medicaid coverage are happy to bash Crisafulli. “Today, the House leadership and the majority party failed […]

Mitch PerryApril 28, 2015

Although Ben Carson speaks softly, his provocative comments regarding the Affordable Care Act, same-sex marriage and life in America under President Barack Obama have spurred his unlikely journey toward a possible nominee as Republican Party presidential candidate. Carson is scheduled to make his big announcement next Monday in Detroit, his hometown. The retired pediatric neurosurgeon, […]

Mitch PerryApril 28, 2015

Shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli stunned observers when he announced the House of Representatives would adjourn three days before the Legislative Session’s scheduled conclusion. He laid the cause to the continued impasse with the Senate over Medicaid expansion. “No, we didn’t get everything we wanted,” Crisafulli told House members. “And […]

Mitch PerryApril 28, 2015

“Banning the Box” on job applications for companies who contract with the city of Tampa was a bridge too far for the City Council to consider back in February, but it’s good enough for the Koch Brothers and other major corporations. In February, the Council declined to pass a law that would have “banned the box” […]

Mitch PerryApril 28, 2015

The Democratic National Committee’s oppo research team enjoyed poking fun at Jeb Bush Monday, sending out an email after he was quoted in one setting over the weekend as saying, “I don’t think you need to spend $1 billion to be elected president of the United States.” Another quote attributed to him Sunday night while […]

Mitch PerryApril 27, 2015

Ben Carson has become somewhat of a phenomenon amongst the Tea Party Right in the Republican Party, though whether there’s enough room for him in the crowded GOP presidential contest will soon be tested. A 63-year old retired pediatric neurosurgeon who now resides in West Palm Beach, Carson’s super PAC has raised well north of […]

Mitch PerryApril 27, 2015

Marco Rubio can’t escape the Tom Steyer-funded NextGen Climate activist group. Two weeks ago, Rubio announced his candidacy for president at the Freedom Tower Hotel in downtown Miami. Across Biscayne Boulevard greeting those attending as they left the speech were a group of NextGen activists, denouncing Rubio for his stance on climate change. Weekend before last […]

Mitch PerryApril 27, 2015

In a series of tweets on Sunday, Florida Houses Budget Chairman Richard Corcoran reinforced fact that he and his GOP House colleagues are not going accept the Senate’s plan to propose a version of Medicaid expansion. Such a plan could allow up to 800,000 Floridians with an income of up to 138 percent of the federal […]

Mitch PerryApril 27, 2015

Despite a tough week of news coverage for Hillary Clinton, the former New York U.S. senator and Secretary of State remains the lone Democrat to declare for the presidential nomination next year, and her forces are now seriously beginning to get to work. On May 7, at an undisclosed location in Miami, all current and […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Jeff Brandes’ Right to Try Act heads to governor

Democrats blast Steve Crisafulli’s decision to end session 3 days early

Mitch Perry: Ben Carson not keen on discussing gays

House abruptly calls it quits, blames Medicaid impasse

Koch Brothers latest to seize on “ban the box” movement; is Tampa next?

Mitch Perry Report for 4.28.15 — Jeb Bush. And his money.

Ben Carson teases Sarasota a week before he officially becomes a presidential candidate

NextGen Climate counters Marco Rubio’s claims about clean economy

Health care expert says Richard Corcoran wrong on Medicaid facts

“Hillary for America” finance strategy meeting set next week in Miami