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Drew WilsonNovember 16, 2015

The third quarter compensation report is in for big-time lobbying group Corcoran & Johnston, which reported an estimated $1.3 million in compensation from its 78 clients. The firm’s top client for the quarter running July 1 to Sept. 30 was the University of South Florida Foundation, which paid $59,000 for representation before the Legislature, and […]

Staff ReportsOctober 14, 2015

Florida policy leaders, educators and healthcare providers gathered for a symposium Tuesday hosted by Gunster law firm at the University of South Florida’s Center of Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in Tampa to discuss expanding access to healthcare, reports Daylina Miller of WUSF. The main topic introduced by panelists was a twice-failed bill to allow certain medical professionals […]

Melissa RossOctober 13, 2015

New data released by the USF-Nielsen Sunshine State Survey shows that most Floridians still feel stressed about their personal finances, see government waste and efficiency as a threat to the economy, and are concerned about job loss and undocumented workers. “People don’t feel like their tax dollars are being spent efficiently,” USF professor Susan McManus […]

Mitch PerryOctober 12, 2015

In the wake of highly publicized acts of police brutality captured by cellphone cameras during the past year, more law enforcement agencies are using or are about to begin using body-worn cameras (BWCs). While they have been celebrated as a technological breakthrough that can protect law enforcement officers as well as members of the public […]

Mitch PerryOctober 7, 2015

Members from the Tampa Bay chapter of Students for a Democratic Society aren’t backing down from their call that USF President Judy Genshaft change the name of C.W. Bill Young Hall. Activists want the late Pinellas County Congressman’s name removed from the building that houses the USF ROTC program over Young’s involvement with the Johns […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 28, 2015

Happy Monday/General Assembly Day at the UN, everyone. Lots of things happened over the weekend, but let’s transition into the work week by applauding the University of Florida Gators for their miraculous comeback victory over Tennessee, 28-27, early Saturday night in Gainesville. The victory puts UF in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first […]

Melissa RossSeptember 16, 2015

The 2016 presidential candidate that wins Florida will do it by pulling off a nifty hat trick: appealing to both Baby Boomers AND Millennials. “People don’t realize that the millennials as a group are larger in size than the boomers,” says Susan McManus, professor of political science at the University of South Florida. In her […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 8, 2015

The biggest news on Labor Day in Tampa was the report that, in the wake of the tragic stabbing death of former USF student and football player Elkino Watson early Sunday morning outside an Ybor City nightclub, head coach Willie Taggert was banning his players from visiting the historic entertainment district. The biggest story this morning […]

Mitch PerryJuly 22, 2015

Although Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has yet to announce any appearances in Florida, his fans in the Tampa Bay area are looking forward to seeing him next week — on video. At 7 p.m. Wednesday the U.S. senator from Vermont will speak via video hookup to his supporters at more that 1,500 separate house parties […]

Mitch PerryJune 30, 2015

Among the many local projects that didn’t escape Rick Scott’s veto pen last week was $2 million earmarked for the Tampa Innovation Alliance, the nascent public-private agency charged with redeveloping the University area of North Tampa. But Mark Sharpe, the agency’s Executive Director, insists that it’s not a big deal. He says the organization never envisioned receiving […]

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Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

Corcoran & Johnston among top earners, with $1.3 million in Q3 lobbying compensation

USF symposium addresses expanded access to healthcare in Florida

USF-Nielsen Sunshine State Survey finds Floridians stressed about jobs, economy

USF/Orlando PD study finds police body cameras reduce citizen complaints

Activists determined to have Bill Young’s name removed from USF building

Mitch Perry Report for 9.28.15 – USF’s wandering eye

Susan McManus: 2016 candidates must appeal to Florida’s two “super-sized generations”

Mitch Perry Report for 9.8.15 – USF Athletics audibilize on Ybor ban

More than 2 dozen Bernie Sanders viewing parties in Tampa Bay area scheduled for next week

Despite Rick Scott rejection, Mark Sharpe says Tampa Innovation Alliance is right on course