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Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Was it us, or was today’s Associated Press’ Legislative Session planning event a little, well, under-attended this year? Sure, we saw the TBTimes’ Adam Smith and Michael Van Sickler made the drive from St. Pete because, really, where else do […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2017

Despite a deadly and costly storm season this year, Aon Benfield President Andy Marcell said Thursday reinsurers were more than prepared to handle the call and bounce back quickly. “I feel like an elephant dancing on the head of a pin,” Marcell said, regarding the positive picture he painted compared to those in other segments […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2017

One of the hottest topics in Florida’s insurance market today is assignment of benefits, its use — and abuse — throughout the state. Beginning Thursday in Orlando, Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Insurance Summit features industry leaders who hope 2018 will be the year the state Legislature will finally address the issue of AOB abuse. The […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2017

The Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Insurance Summit is set to kick off today with a long list of presentations and panels, including a report from Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis on how the Sunshine State is “rising to the challenges it faces.” The two-day event, to be held at the Orlando Ritz Carlton, will include […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. The Associated Press’ annual pre-Legislative Session planning meeting and preview kick off today at 9 a.m. Gov. Rick Scott again is the lead speaker; he’ll likely use the meeting to release his proposed state […]

Peter SchorschNovember 1, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Here’s another “good news” break: The state has opened its 175th state park with Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park in High Springs, roughly 30 miles northwest of Gainesville. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service announced the opening Wednesday. […]

Peter SchorschNovember 1, 2017

Democratic state Rep. Daisy Baez resigned her House seat Wednesday, and is expected to plead guilty to perjury charges in a criminal case over her residency in Coral Gables-based House District 114. Baez’s plea agreement for a misdemeanor perjury charge includes her leaving office and paying a $1,000 fine. She will also take an ethics course […]

Peter SchorschNovember 1, 2017

Former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham commands over thirty percent of Democratic primary voters’ support in a fresh poll conducted on the eve of Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine‘s expected entry into the wide-open, but low-wattage race. Graham sits at 31 percent, while Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum stands at 13 percent. Levine is at 6 percent […]

Peter SchorschNovember 1, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. First, please welcome Ana Ceballos, the writer/editor who joins our lineup effective today. A quick recap: She was The Associated Press’ legislative session relief reporter in Florida this year, writing about immigration, the environment, […]

Peter SchorschOctober 31, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot While you’re out trick and treating, LobbyTools is tallying the latest House appropriations projects. As of Tuesday, 69 appropriations bills had been filed, totaling $52.4 million in funds requested in the 2018-19 state budget. Some of those include $250,000 for […]

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Last Call for 11.2.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Reinsurance exec says industry was prepared for 2017 disasters

Florida Chamber Insurance Summit tackles industry’s hottest topic, AOB abuse

Florida Chamber’s 2017 Insurance Summit kicks-off in Orlando

Sunburn for 11.2.17 – Happy AP Day at the Capitol!

Last Call for 11.1.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Daisy Baez resigns over residency case, but GOP supermajority not assured

Gwen Graham holds sizable lead in Democratic primary for Governor, new poll shows

Sunburn for 11.1.17 – Welcome Ana; Goodbye Daisy; Phil launching; Lori running; Lobbyists gathering

Last Call for 10.31.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Florida politics had 11 questions before federal qualifying week. Here are the answers.