Peter Schorsch, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Peter SchorschAugust 13, 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 story of the weekend is not one of fake news, but of a fake diploma. House District 71 candidate Melissa Howard is being accused of lying about graduating from college and […]

Peter SchorschAugust 11, 2018

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Charter chalks a win The Leon County School District suffered a bruising defeat this week when an appeal panel unanimously recommended the state overturn the county’s decision to block a new charter school from setting up shop in the county. The Charter School Appeal Commission, composed evenly of traditional public and […]

Peter SchorschAugust 10, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. ICYMI: “Divided we prosper — in Tallahassee, at least” by Peter Schorsch via Tallahassee Democrat — The gift ban may be good government, but it’s bad for … business. And what’s really […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Protect Dogs-Yes on 13 campaign announced endorsements Thursday from 25 Florida veterinarians and five Florida veterinary clinics. “Common injuries for greyhounds to experience while racing includes spinal, neck and limb fractures,” said Dr. Sy Woon of Royal Palm Beach. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2018

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Democratic Agriculture Commissioner candidate Nikki Fried will be in Orlando Thursday night for a fundraiser hosted by Democratic rainmakers. The host committee for the event includes attorney John Morgan of mega firm Morgan & Morgan, former CFO and early Fried endorser Alex Sink as well as Richard Swann, whose involvement in Democratic Party fundraising goes […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. — FIVE TAKEAWAYS FROM THE FINAL REPUBLICAN DEBATE — — Who won? Neither candidate scored a knockout punch. Adam Putnam tried to attack early but didn’t succeed in highlighting policy differences between […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot An administrative law judge recommended Wednesday that a Miami-Dade school bus driver be reinstated and get back pay after his unpaid suspension for restraining “a violent student.” Judge Robert L. Kilbride ruled that driver Livingston Wint, a 15-year employee with […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2018

With all the snarky backstabbing that can take place in Tallahassee’s corridors of power, it’s nice when sometimes the good guy comes out ahead. Dealing with the alphabet soup of associations trying to shape public policy in the capital, it’s easy to focus on the big boys – the ones who make the big campaign […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2018

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Progressive advocacy group For Our Future Florida announced Wednesday that it will pitch in on the effort to flip the state Senate, starting with the seats held by Republican Sens. Keith Perry and Dana Young. Senate District 8, the Gainesville-based seat held by Perry, and Senate District 18, the Tampa-based seat held by Young, sit […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2018

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In a new policy manifesto, Republican candidate for Agriculture Commissioner Denise Grimsley is letting supporters and other know she’ll “get it done.” Grimsley on Wednesday released an e-book, “Let’s Get it Done: Denise Grimsley on the Issues,” which “details the comprehensive policy proposals she offers in running and managing the key Cabinet post,” a press release […]

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Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 8.13.18

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Charter chalks a win

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.10.18

Last Call for 8.9.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

John Morgan, Alex Sink hosting Nikki Fried fundraiser Thursday

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.9.18

Last Call for 8.8.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

FUBA: Tallahassee good guys come out ahead

Progressive group sending backup to state Senate battlegrounds

Denise Grimsley details policy proposals in new e-book