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Associated PressMay 9, 2016

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The White House and Democrats are pressuring congressional Republicans to act on President Barack Obama‘s demands for money to combat Zika, but even the onset of mosquito season that probably will spread the virus has failed to create a sense of urgency. Republicans from states at greatest risk, such as Florida, Texas, Louisiana and Georgia, […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2016

How many times can Department of Corrections officials tick off Greg Evers before they’re really in for it? The Republican state Senator from North Florida has been on a one-man crusade against the department. Evers chairs the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, which has held hearings about the agency’s ability and integrity. Evers, a farmer from Baker, has even made some unannounced […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 6, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott reiterated on Friday the need for state and federal officials to work together to prepare for the spread of the Zika virus. “We’re coming on summer. We’re going to see heat. We’re going to see rain. We’re going to see mosquitoes. And we’re going to see people coming back from Brazil,” said […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 5, 2016

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is ramping up its efforts to make sure mosquito control programs are ready to combat the Zika virus. Over the past two weeks, the department has held workshops in seven counties across the state. During those meetings, the department handed out BG-Sentinel traps to capture the mosquitoes that […]

Mitch PerryMay 3, 2016

Well today’s the Indiana primary, and aren’t you all excited about that? I didn’t think so. A CNN/ORC poll released yesterday shows more than eight of 10 Americans believe Hillary Clinton will challenge Donald Trump for president in November. That was taken before Indiana votes today … or Nebraska next week … or California and New Jersey […]

Mitch PerryMay 2, 2016

Unlike some of his GOP colleagues, Sarasota-area Congressman Vern Buchanan is calling on the House of Representatives to support an additional $1.9 billion in funding requested by the Obama administration in February to contain and eradicate the virus. “Zika’s shadow is spreading too quickly in Florida, which has one-quarter of all the Zika cases in […]

Mitch PerryApril 27, 2016

Hillsborough County Commissioners unanimously approved increasing what used to be call impact fees but are now dubbed mobility fees. It’s actually a pretty big deal by itself, considering that they hadn’t done so since Ronald Reagan was still president. The fees are designed to have developers pay for the increase in construction to roads needed […]

Mitch PerryApril 12, 2016

Citing questions regarding the accuracy of the recent reduction in the state’s announcement of HIV transmissions, Tampa Bay area Democratic Congresswoman Kathy Castor wants the feds to intervene. In a letter to Health & Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, Castor says that there are questions regarding the Florida Department of Health’s significant downward revision to its reported HIV cases for 2014. […]

Mitch PerryApril 12, 2016

The New York Yankees are worth at least $3.4 billion, according to Forbes. Depending on what survey you look at, they are either the 2nd or 3rd most valuable sports property in the world (behind only Real Madrid and maybe the Dallas Cowboys). Despite that vast wealth, the ball club and the Tampa Sports Authority are […]

Mitch PerryApril 11, 2016

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Public health officials said Monday they’ve learned a lot more about Zika since the White House asked Congress for $1.9 billion to combat the mosquito-borne virus and are increasingly concerned about its potential impact on the United States. “Most of what we’ve learned is not reassuring,” said Dr. Anne Schuchat, the principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and […]

Tag: Zika

Mosquito season brings no urgency for money to fight Zika

Peter Schorsch: Irritated senator, no love for Guv, panther numbers

Rick Scott: ‘My goal is to help the federal government get prepared’ for Zika

Department of Agriculture hosts Zika workshops across Florida

Mitch Perry Report for 5.3.16 – Only six more months of hearing about Hillary vs.The Donald – every day

Defying GOP leadership, Vern Buchanan calls for full funding to eradicate Zika virus

Mitch Perry Report for 4.27.16 – Time for Hillsborough BOCC to make a decision

Kathy Castor questions if Florida officials “manipulated” data regarding reduction of HIV infections

Mitch Perry Report for 4.12.16 – Will anyone question the NY Yankees/Steinbrenner field $40 million upgrade?

Bill Nelson calls on U.S. House to pass bill for Zika funding