ABOUT POLITICAL CONNECTIONS
Each week the Bay News 9 political staff teams up with the Tampa Bay Times political staff to bring you the latest news in local and state politics.
Find out who’s lying and telling the truth in our weekly PolitiFact segment. Plus, Tampa Bay Times political editor Adam Smith joins Al Ruechel to go in-depth with a newsmaker of the week. And finally, the viewers get involved with our Viewer's Voice segment. Take part in the weekly web polls, leave your comments, and more.
Political Connections airs Sundays at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Get a complete recap of this year's Legislative Session. Bay News 9's Capitol Connection is your source for all the latest from Tallahassee and the bills and laws that will affect you.
PAST GUESTS
Watch previous episodes of Political Connections now on Bay News 9 On Demand, Channel 342, under the Politics category. It's an exclusive service only on Bright House Networks digital cable.
May 12
- Rep. John Mica/District 7
May 5
- Legislative Session wrap
April 28
- Rep. Darryl Rouson
April 21
- FL GOP Chair Lenny Curry
April 14
- Update on the Lens project
April 7
- Ken Welch, Pinellas Co. Commission Chair
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