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Peter SchorschJanuary 14, 2018

— Optimistic Floridians show love for Bob Buckhorn — Floridians, feeling good for the future, are also showing love for Buckhorn, naming him second most popular Democrat in the state, according to a new survey from the Florida Chamber Political Institute. In the first statewide poll of the New Year, conducted Jan. 2-5, Voter Opinions asked 600 […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 13, 2018

It looks like Sen. Gary Farmer has been keeping up with the news. ProPublica and the Naples Daily News both published in-depth investigations last year that highlighted a state law used by businesses and insurers to profit from undocumented workers and then dump them after they’re injured. One of the reports found that nearly 800 undocumented workers […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 12, 2018

The politics of offshore oil drilling now on full display Last week, U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced the Trump Administration would put in motion a process that would ultimately expand offshore oil and gas exploration off the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts. The move would end an existing moratorium in the Eastern […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 12, 2018

It’s hard to think of a male Florida lawmaker other than House Speaker Richard Corcoran who has been more outspoken about the horrible behavior that has led to the Florida Senate being engulfed in a series of tawdry sex scandals. Last October, he denounced an extramarital affair between Sen. Jeff Clemens and a lobbyist. Clemens […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 12, 2018

The message begins innocuous enough. “Hope this week has gone well for you! I do hope you can pull together the support we discussed and join me on (date redacted).” That’s the beginning of a text message from a Republican state Senator to a respected member of the lobby corps obtained by Florida Politics. The […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 12, 2018

Orlando attorney John Morgan will not run for Florida governor in 2018 — not even as an independent. Morgan, recognized for his ubiquitous TV ads for his law firm, Morgan and Morgan, took to Twitter Thursday night to rule out an independent bid for the Governor’s Mansion. “People ask if I would ever run as an […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 12, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry, Jim Rosica and Scott Powers. A new statewide poll conducted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Florida Chamber Political Institute finds Floridians comfortable that the state is headed in the right direction and gives Gov. Rick Scott some of his […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 12, 2018

The four Republicans running to replace term limited Attorney General Pam Bondi continue to pile on cash through their campaign and committee accounts, with former circuit court judge Ashley Moody taking the top spot in December with more than $140,000 raised. Moody added $72,300 of that money through her campaign account and tacked on an […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 11, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session. The Last 24 Good Thursday evening. An immigration rally roiled the Capitol rotunda, and the House issued subpoenas in a dispute with a video producer that did work for VISIT FLORIDA. It’s already been that kind of week. Seeking sanctuary: Five amendments filed by […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 11, 2018

By joining FirstNet, Florida will now become just a little safer in times of emergency. Last month, the state of Florida (quickly followed by California) became the final entry in the nationwide public-safety broadband network, part of a public-private partnership between FirstNet and telecommunications giant AT&T. The announcement by Gov. Rick Scott came just hours ahead […]

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Not Just A Body Of Water — 1.14.18

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Help for ‘disposable’ workers

The Delegation for 1.12.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

House Speaker’s ‘rape’ comment went too far

There’s little doubting what a Florida lawmaker meant in this message

John Morgan says no to independent bid for Florida governor

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 1.12.18

As far as fundraising goes, Ashley Moody had the best December in crowded AG race

Sixty Days for 1.11.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Florida now a little safer, joining FirstNet nationwide public-safety network