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Mitch PerryAugust 19, 2015

Tampa Bay area Democratic U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor says she’s not ready to say whether she supports the Iran nuclear deal, but will within the next week or so. “I’m still visiting with constituents and doing my research,” Castor told reporters who gathered to speak with her after she participated in a news conference on […]

Phil AmmannAugust 16, 2015

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Open up Florida primary elections Florida’s political system is broken. Few congressional or legislative districts are competitive for both Democrats and Republicans, and the closed primary elections shut out voters with no party affiliation, the fastest growing group of voters. The system […]

Mitch PerryAugust 12, 2015

Last month marked the 30th anniversary of the legendary Live-Aid concerts that took place in Philadelphia and London. One of the breakout stars of that historic occasion, Boy George, apparently will be in the Tampa Bay area this weekend. That’s right: Culture Club is headlining a group of ’80s and ’90s bands that will be […]

Phil AmmannAugust 9, 2015

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Legislature’s last chance to get congressional districts right The third time had better be the charm for the Florida Legislature this week as it opens a two-week special session to redraw congressional districts. The redistricting assignment should be taken over by the […]

Phil AmmannAugust 2, 2015

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Pinellas should be flexible with resort tax With Pinellas tourism hitting record levels, it’s a good time for the county to raise the resort tax by an additional 1 percent. But when the County Commission takes up the issue Tuesday, it should […]

Mitch PerryJuly 31, 2015

Greetings from the Extended Stay America motel in Fort Lauderdale, just a few blocks from the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. That’s where three of the Democrats running for president: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley will address the thousands gathered at the National Urban League’s annual meeting. The event comes a couple of […]

Mitch PerryJuly 27, 2015

The issue of Medicare made its first big entrance in the 2015-2016 presidential campaign last week when Jeb Bush said at a Koch brothers event in New Hampshire that Congress should phase out the program. “We need to make sure we fulfill the commitment to people that have already received the benefits, that are receiving […]

Phil AmmannJuly 26, 2015

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — A better plan for disciplining Hillsborough students The Hillsborough County School Board should agree Tuesday to accept the recommendations from district officials and a task force that would overhaul the district’s discipline plan. The proposals address issues ranging from out-of-school suspensions to […]

Peter SchorschJuly 23, 2015

Attorney General Pam Bondi has decided not to bring forward any additional applicants for the position of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, meaning that Interim Secretary Jon Steverson will be the only candidate to be interviewed by the Cabinet at their next meeting. Steverson and FDLE head Rick Swearingen were the first state officials affected by […]

Mitch PerryJuly 23, 2015

Attitudes regarding fostering a relationship with Cuba is only of several differences between Bob Buckhorn and Rick Kriseman. Kameel Stanley in today’s Times writes about how Kriseman is hot to trot to Havana sometime this year. That’s in contrast to Buckhorn, who has been steadfast in his lack of enthusiasm for hosting a Cuban consulate in […]

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A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

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A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

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Mitch Perry Report for 7.31.15 — Whose lives matter?

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A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

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Mitch Perry Report for 7.23.15 – Cuba not only difference between Buckhorn and Kriseman