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Peter SchorschMarch 14, 2018

Take a good look at the picture below of Democratic candidate for Governor Gwen Graham participating in her latest “workday.” On Tuesday, the former U.S. Representative was at the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) in Immokalee. Graham spent a shift helping out at an early childhood education center to learn more about their pre-K and Head […]

Peter SchorschMarch 14, 2018

Florida has decided to go with Motorola Solutions, awarding them a contract potentially worth hundred of millions of dollars to take over the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System. “Florida’s selection of Motorola Solutions to build a new statewide public safety radio system is a vote of confidence in our decades of successfully building mission-critical communications solutions […]

Peter SchorschMarch 14, 2018

Mike McCalister entered the race for Florida Agriculture Commissioner, setting up a four-way Republican primary to replace Adam Putnam, who is termed-out and running for Governor. Florida Politics previously reported that McCalister, a retired Army Colonel, was eyeing a run for the seat with a decision to come in early spring. McCalister got some name […]

Peter SchorschMarch 14, 2018

A new poll on measures being considered by the Constitution Revision Commission found Florida voters were in favor of requiring a legislative supermajority for any tax increases and want enumerated rights for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The Clearview Research poll also found voters were split on a proposal that would outlaw […]

Peter SchorschMarch 14, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. A proposed constitutional amendment to ban betting on dog racing would lose at the ballot, according to a latest opinion poll. The proposal (P67), now before the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) is […]

Peter SchorschMarch 13, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot As if employers didn’t have enough to be concerned about with the rising cost of workers’ comp, they also have to worry about employees injuring themselves on the job because of an opioid addiction. In a Tuesday email, the Workers’ […]

Peter SchorschMarch 13, 2018

Florida voters want term limits for school board seats, but aren’t as enthusiastic about public money heading to churches or open primary races according to a new poll on proposals being considered by the Constitution Revision Commission. Polling outfit Clearview Research surveyed voters on three CRC proposals – Proposal 4, Proposal 11 and Proposal 43 […]

Peter SchorschMarch 13, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. The Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) is meeting Tuesday in St. Petersburg — and it “is going to be huge.” “There’s a busload of folks coming over from Parkland,” said Lisa Hall, spokeswoman for […]

Peter SchorschMarch 12, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A budget is the one bill the Legislature is constitutionally required to pass each year, but 12 lawmakers did not record a floor vote on the 2018-19 state spending plan. Bear in mind, however, legislators hadn’t planned on being in […]

Peter SchorschMarch 12, 2018

A new poll of the 2018 U.S. Senate race shows Gov. Rick Scott with a two-point lead over Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. The Clearview Research poll contacted 750 likely voters by phone between March 1 and March 7 and found Scott with a 43-41 advantage with 15 percent undecided. Where the poll differs with […]

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A couple of cracks in the Gwen Graham facade

Motorola Solutions awarded Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System contract

Mike McCalister enters Agriculture Commissioner race

Poll: Voters favor tax supermajority, ALF resident rights proposals

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 3.14.18

Last Call for 3.13.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Poll: Voters want school board term limits, unsure of other CRC proposals

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 3.13.18

Last Call for 3.12.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Rick Scott leads Bill Nelson in new poll of possible U.S. Senate race