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Peter SchorschJanuary 4, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Senate Appropriations Chairman Rob Bradley, an early champion of medicinal cannabis in the Sunshine State, came out strong after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday rescinded the federal policy on medical marijuana. “This is what happens when a do-nothing […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 4, 2018

Citing family health issues, Brian Aungst Sr. will be officially retiring after an illustrious 30-year career in Pinellas County’s public and private sectors. As of Friday, Aungst is ending his stint as director of Government Relations for Charter-Spectrum Communications – formerly Vision Cable, Time Warner and Bright House Networks. Aungst and his wife of more […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 4, 2018

To attract big-name donors, fundraisers often use a range of enticements: sports events, activities and special guests, to name a few. For Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, the former interim sheriff running for his first election in 2018, fundraising is taking a somewhat unique approach — special guest Robert O’Neill, the former Navy SEAL best […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 4, 2018

A new year brings yet another attack by environmentalists against the South Florida Water Management District’s plan for a reservoir to help clean Lake Okeechobee discharges. This time, the Everglades Foundation is offering its own plan — even though the group is criticizing a proposal it helped create. First, a timeline of events. In January […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 4, 2018

America’s growing opioid crisis has prompted the nation’s largest physician-led specialty certification group to enter the fray, armed with a new strategy to better educate medical professionals on the issue in Florida and beyond. In October 2015, the American Board of Medical Specialties – which oversees 24 Member Boards – added Addiction Medicine as a […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A National Rifle Association lobbyist wants ousted Sen. Jack Latvala to give some of his millions in leftover campaign funds to children with disabilities. “I am not asking for money for bicycles, Nintendo Switch or PS4 game consoles … I […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2018

Congress returns facing monster agenda Congress returns today following the Christmas recess. Whether the cold weather or a daunting agenda is the most depressing, some members may wish they could have stayed home longer. A full “to-do” list confronts them as they resume arguing on any possible solutions those issues. With an election year looming, […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2018

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Andrew Vargas added another $18,500 to his campaign account last month, giving him a commanding lead over Republican primary rival Jose Pazos in the special election for House District 114. Seven weeks out from the Feb. 20 special primary election, Vargas has raised a total of $154,823 for his campaign while Pazos has a to […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2018

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Democratic state Rep. David Richardson announced Wednesday that he brought in more than $500,000 in the fourth quarter for his campaign to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. In a news release, Richardson’s campaign said it closed out the year with over $1 million in total receipts including approximately $505,000 […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2018

HD 39 candidate Josie Tomkow raised nearly $62,000 last month, building on her strong lead in the race to replace former Rep. Neil Combee in House District 39. The banner month gives the Polk City Republican a total of $75,155 raised for her campaign account in less than two months, and she has $57,800 of […]

Peter Schorsch

Last Call for 1.4.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Personnel note: Brian Aungst Sr. retires from Charter Communications

Chad Chronister fundraiser offers unique guest — former Navy Seal Rob O’Neill

A new year brings more overreach by environmentalists on Lake O reservoir

American Board of Medical Specialties gears up to battle opioid crisis, including in Florida

Last Call for 1.3.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

The Delegation for 1.3.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Andrew Vargas adds to money lead in GOP primary for HD 114

David Richardson cracks $1 million raised for CD 27 campaign

Josie Tomkow crosses $75K-raised mark in HD 39 special election