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Peter SchorschMay 3, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The state is challenging the “standing,” or right to sue, of plaintiffs now seeking to overturn the state’s ban on smoking medical marijuana. In a filing earlier this week, attorneys for Department of Health, which regulates the drug through its […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2018

State and federal programs aimed at helping low-income Florida families aren’t working, according to a new report from the Florida Children’s Council. “Positive child and youth outcomes, financial stability for families, and economic vitality for businesses are interrelated goals. There is clear need to rethink social service policy and align work-based solutions with child and family […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 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 Florida Chamber of Commerce again asks: Is Florida ready to take on poverty to ensure a more prosperous future? “There are thousands of business leaders across Florida who get accused of […]

Peter SchorschMay 2, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Florida Chamber Foundation will hold their second annual Florida Business Leaders’ Summit on Prosperity & Economic Opportunity in Orlando Thursday to discuss how Florida’s businesses can help pave the way toward prosperity for all Floridians. The event kicks off at […]

Peter SchorschMay 2, 2018

St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes will be on hand for a three-day event in Tampa next week where the public can take a spin in a self-driving car. The Society of Automotive Engineers’ inaugural SAE Demo Day, to be held May 9 through May 11, will allow attendees to ride down Lee Roy Selmon […]

Peter SchorschMay 2, 2018

U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will join U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist in St. Petersburg Wednesday for a high-dollar fundraiser benefiting the campaign arm of Congressional Democrats. “Right now, we’re on offense holding Donald Trump and congressional Republicans accountable for their reckless agenda. Across the country, Americans of all walks of life are standing up […]

Peter SchorschMay 2, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Say hello to Javier Fernandez and Josie Tomkow, the two newest members of the Florida House. Tomkow, a Republican, did the expected and cruised to victory in Tuesday’s special election for House District 39. Moments after the polls […]

Peter SchorschMay 1, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A court has reinstated a ‘stay’ pending the appeal of a ‘home grow’ medical marijuana lawsuit filed by Tampa strip club mogul Joe Redner. The 1st District Court of Appeal (DCA), in a Tuesday order, reimposed an automatic delay of […]

Peter SchorschMay 1, 2018

Tessa Bay is now the new Deputy Executive Director of the Florida Alliance, sources tell Florida Politics. This furthers the rumor that Stephen Bittel is reasserting himself via the Alliance into state Democratic politics. He’s the former state party chair who resigned late last year after accusations of inappropriate remarks and behavior toward women. Bay was director of the chair’s office. […]

Peter SchorschMay 1, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Tuesday is Election Day in two Florida state House districts. It’s a foregone conclusion that Republican Josie Tomkow will cruise over Democrat Ricky Shirah in House District 39, which was vacated by former Republican Rep. Neil Combee over Thanksgiving. […]

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Last Call for 5.3.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Child care, health insurance and housing are ‘fiscal cliffs’ for Florida families

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.3.18

Last Call for 5.2.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Jeff Brandes a headliner at self-driving car demo

Nancy Pelosi in St. Pete tonight to raise money with Charlie Crist

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.2.18

Last Call for 5.1.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Tessa Bay now Dep. Exec. Director with secretive, Democratic-aligned Florida Alliance

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.1.18