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HD 68 Dem candidate Ben Diamond raises over $28,000 in one week on the campaign trail

Published on May 10, 2016 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Mitch Perry

(Updated) St. Petersburg-based attorney Ben Diamond announced his candidacy for the House District 68 seat in Pinellas County on Monday, April 25. In the six days leading up to the campaign’s first fundraising deadline on April 30, he was able to raise an impressive $28,366. “I’m running for the Florida House because I want to fight for Pinellas County families,” said Diamond on Tuesday. “I’m so thankful to have so many people reach out to join our team and pledge their support so…

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Mitch Perry Report for 5.10.16 – Rick Scott needs to address House GOP when it comes to unlocking Zika funds

Published on May 10, 2016 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Mitch Perry

Rick Scott takes his act to Washington on Wednesday, where the Florida Governor hopes to rally members of Congress to approve President Obama’s request for $1.9 billion to combat the spread of the virus. So what is the hold-up? The virus seems to only be getting greater penetration into the U.S. On Monday, the Florida Department of Health announced two new travel-related cases of Zika in Florida. The new cases — found in Orange and Pinellas counties — bring the total number of cases in Florida…

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