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Peter SchorschOctober 19, 2018

During its Oct. 9 meeting, the Broward Board of County Commissioners approved a questionable contract to purchase 15 electric buses from BYD, the controversial Chinese bus maker under fire for a poor track record and numerous performance issues. Despite widespread reports of BYD buses’ structural, mechanical, and safety issues — which the L.A. Times outlines […]

Peter SchorschOctober 19, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Earlier this week, Florida Politics reported on poll results from two state Senate races Florida Democrats were targeting as part of their effort to flip that chamber. Unfortunately for the Democrats, the […]

Peter SchorschOctober 18, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Recently proposed rule changes from the state’s Department of Transportation revealed an existing regulation we didn’t know about: You can’t campaign for office on Florida’s Turnpike. Nor can you stump for anyone else. “No person shall at any time or […]

Peter SchorschOctober 18, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Mail ballots have been trickling into county supervisor of elections offices since mid-September, and while there’s only evidence of a “blue ripple” so far, the door hasn’t closed on the 2018 election […]

Peter SchorschOctober 17, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Still another cryptocurrency filing is before state financial regulators, records reviewed Wednesday show. Grapefruit Trading of Chicago — a “virtual currency trader” — filed another petition for a declaratory statement this month, according to the Office of Financial Regulation, under […]

Peter SchorschOctober 17, 2018

In the first poll since Hurricane Michael devastated the Panhandle — and changed the course of state politics — the race for Florida Governor is virtually tied. Twenty days before Election Day, Democrat Andrew Gillum is at 47 percent, while Republican Ron DeSantis is at 46. However, among those who say they have already voted, DeSantis […]

Peter SchorschOctober 17, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. The race for Florida governor is essentially tied according to the first public poll conducted after Hurricane Michael devastated the Panhandle — and changed the course of state politics. Twenty days before […]

Peter SchorschOctober 16, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Department of Management Services now has officially given the boot to Harris Corp. over the state’s law enforcement communications network. DMS Secretary Erin Rock’s 19-page final order, first reported Oct. 8, was filed Tuesday morning. She accepted a recommendation […]

Peter SchorschOctober 16, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Months ago it seemed like Florida Democrats’ optimism of flipping the state Senate was justified. Democratic voters appeared calcified in the “blue no matter who” mindset while Republican voters seemed almost Laodicean […]

Peter SchorschOctober 15, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Lost your job because of the storm? Don’t worry: There’s a program for that. It’s called Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), and it’s available to “Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a result of […]

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Broward quietly approves questionable contract for problematic Chinese buses

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.19.18

Last Call for 10.18.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.18.18

Last Call for 10.17.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Post-Michael poll: Andrew Gillum, Ron DeSantis deadlocked; Rick Scott narrowly leads Bill Nelson

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.17.18

Last Call for 10.16.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.16.18

Last Call for 10.15.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics