Peter Schorsch
Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics.
First Shot
Yolanda Cash Jackson will head to Gainesville next week to deliver the commencement address for the next batch of JDs coming out of The University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law.
The Becker & Poliakoff shareholder is herself an alumna of UF Law and her ties to her alma mater run deep — she’s actively involved in the University of Florida Foundation, the Levin College of Law’s Law Center Association Board of Trustees
Like any commencement speaker worth her salt, Jackson’s experience has an ere of “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.”
Before she earned her reputation as one of the most effective lawyer-lobbyists in Tallahassee, Jackson’s nontraditional path took her through many areas of practice, including family law and litigation.
Sure to make the speech is her dedication to giving back to the community. The JD 90 alumna attributes community involvement as one the best ways one can help themselves, and she’s earned some accolades to back that up.
In addition to being named a top influencer by the Miami Herald and the “Most Effective Lawyer” in 2018 by the Daily Business Review, Jackson is the only nonelected, nongovernment triple inductee into The Children of Inmates’ “League of Superheroes.”
Evening Reads
“Donald Trump to visit Hurricane Michael-ravaged Tyndall Air Force Base” via the Panama City News Herald
“Mitch McConnell: Pass disaster aid before Memorial Day recess” via Marianne Levine of POLITICO
“John Morgan says Joe Biden endorsement doesn’t mean he’s back in the Democratic Party” via Steven Lemongello of the Orlando Sentinel
“Ron DeSantis tackling climate change with ‘Chief Resilience Officer’” via Scott Powers of Florida Politics
“Is this gas pump sticker a public service or a campaign ad?” via Samantha Gross of the Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau
“Human trafficking prevention educator challenges Stephanie Murphy” via Scott Powers of Florida Politics
“One lawmaker says she will pay her own way for Israel trip with Ron DeSantis, Cabinet” via Michael Moline of Florida Phoenix
“Paul Renner reflects on successes of 2019 Session” via A.G. Gancarski of Florida Politics
“New budget full of spending nuggets” via Jim Turner of The News Service of Florida
“Fort Pierce to Virgin Trains, Audubon: Impress us but have cash to pay for what you build” via Keona Gardner of Treasure Coast Newspapers
Quote of the Day
“Since day one, I have been relentless in calling for this funding, and I will continue to do so. We cannot let up when it comes to restoring the Everglades and protecting our water.” — Gov. Ron Desantis, reflecting on the Legislature’s work in providing historic funding toward Everglades restoration and Florida’s water resources.
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Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried will join environmental groups, agricultural stakeholders and others for an announcement related to the state’s water and environment. That’s at 9:45 a.m., South Florida Water Management District, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach.
