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Peter SchorschJanuary 27, 2018

A proposal that would restrict local governments from imposing their own regulations sparked a back-and-forth Friday over LGBTQ rights between two individuals who come from completely opposite ends of the political spectrum. Democratic state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith told a Constitution Revision panel that the proposal would “eliminate all human rights ordinances” adopted by local […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 26, 2018

Delegation members taking lead roles in spinning FBI/DOJ controversies For a few days, legal immigration, illegal immigration and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will temporarily cede the limelight to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the FBI and Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Plenty of material is on the way from Democrats and some in […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 26, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. I am still plagued by the flu, so forgive me for the cold open. Hopefully, I’ll be right as rain come Monday. — SITUATIONAL AWARENESS — — @MichaelCalderone: Right now, @nytmike is on […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 26, 2018

The state university system’s Board of Governors said Thursday it was fully behind a plan to combine the three USF campuses, but the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce said lawmakers need to “hit pause” on the consolidation plan. Republican Rep. Chris Sprowls added a provision to the House higher education bill, HB 423, that would […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 26, 2018

For the last couple of years, budget talks have seemed to put House leadership in the driver’s seat on instituting new reforms, with the Senate reacting defensively. So it was a breath of fresh air to see the two chambers heading in the same direction, toward positive change on funding for charity care provided by […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 25, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Thursday evening. A judge will decide whether to let a lawsuit over smoking medical marijuana proceed, and a measure to allow parishioners to pack heat is getting a rewrite. As said in “The Sopranos,” Sixty Days comes heavy or it […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 25, 2018

As the nation faces another aggressive flu season in 2018, potentially one of the worst in several years, a Florida lawmaker wants to allow testing and treating influenza right at the pharmacy counter. As those of you who follow me on Twitter, I went down with the flu Tuesday night. The flu sucks under normal […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 25, 2018

A proposed Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) amendment on “privacy” for the 2018 ballot could unravel protections guaranteed to Floridians, according to one of the lawmakers who wrote the state’s 1980 privacy amendment. The proposal, sponsored by Constitution Revision Commissioner John Stemberger and drafted by former Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Bell, would add 10 words to […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 25, 2018

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More than 150 mental health advocates visited the Capitol Wednesday to urge lawmakers to pass a slate of bills and approve funding requests covering a wide range of mental health issues, including the opioid epidemic. “Behavioral Health Day at the Capitol allows, peers, caregivers, friends and family to unite to talk about mental health issues […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 25, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. Just a reminder: Florida’s 9th Judicial Circuit has another high-profile murder case, and a local Florida House member is again demanding the governor get involved, so proceed accordingly. That could have been […]

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Takeaways from Tallahassee — LGBTQ tweet war

The Delegation for 1.26.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 1.26.18

University system says unified USF ‘just makes sense,’; St. Pete Chamber says ‘slow down’

Props to Senate for ending enhanced payments to hand-picked hospitals

Sixty Days for 1.25.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

House considers bill allowing flu tests, treatment at pharmacy counter

Privacy expert says CRC proposal could lead to government intrusion in Floridians’ lives

Mental health advocates urge lawmakers to pass slate of bills during Behavioral Health Day

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 1.25.18