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Peter SchorschDecember 14, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A mysterious “memorandum of agreement” could end a lawsuit between the Florida Lottery and the House of Representatives over the agency’s $700 million contract for new equipment. But that document, between the vendor and the Lottery, is still undergoing review […]

Peter SchorschDecember 14, 2017

The Florida Medical Association is teaming up with a Sunrise-based tech company to help patients better understand the cost of medical care by swiping a card after an appointment. The deal, announced Thursday, gives FMA doctors access to “ezVerify,” a software platform from Automated HealthCare Solutions that promises to identify patient-specific health insurance information in […]

Peter SchorschDecember 14, 2017

While the Democratic field for Governor continues to swell, we’re seeing just the opposite happen on the Republican side. What was once a large crop of prospective candidates, has now boiled down to the classic “establishment” versus “conservative” matchup. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has long been the GOP favorite for 2018. He has put together […]

Peter SchorschDecember 14, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. While the Democratic field for Governor continues to swell, we’re seeing just the opposite happen on the Republican side. What was once a large crop of prospective candidates, has now boiled down to the […]

Peter SchorschDecember 13, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Term limits for school boards? The Florida Constitutional Revision Commission is eyeing the possibility of adding that to the state constitution. On Thursday, a review panel will take up a proposal that would change the state constitution to say school […]

Peter SchorschDecember 13, 2017

Will Andrew Gillum ever learn? Despite a PolitiFact ruling six months ago that showed the Tallahassee Mayor’s campaign lied about the number of its supporters, Gillum and his staff are continuing to mislead voters and the press about the size of this fledgling operation. On June 9, the Gillum for Governor campaign said: “We’re excited […]

Peter SchorschDecember 13, 2017

Lantana Democratic Rep. Lori Berman, who is running in the special election for Senate District 31, is joining a host of other Palm Beach County leaders in endorsing Joe Casello for the seat she currently holds in the House. “I have known Joe for several years and I have been tremendously impressed by his work […]

Peter SchorschDecember 13, 2017

Environmental group Audubon Florida presented Senate President Joe Negron with an award Tuesday recognizing his “steadfast leadership” in Everglades restoration. Negron earned the “Champion of the Everglades” award for a bill he ushered through the legislature earlier this past session that mandated the construction of a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee to reduce discharges to […]

Peter SchorschDecember 13, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Forget all those other end-of-year news story wrap-ups — what everyone really wants is a review of the wackiness that is Florida Man (and his lovely companion, Florida Woman). Our friends at Sachs Media Group know […]

Peter SchorschDecember 12, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot In keeping the theme of the ongoing campaign season, abolishing the use of public financing for statewide political campaigns is up for consideration to become part of the state constitution. The Ethics and Election Committee of the Constitution Revision Commission […]

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Last Call for 12.14.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

FMA using new software to boost healthcare cost transparency for patients

GOP primary for Governor likely to be conservative vs. establishment matchup

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 12.14.17

Last Call for 12.13.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Andrew Gillum continues to lie, err, exaggerate about campaign size

Lori Berman endorses Joe Casello as successor in HD 90

Joe Negron named ‘Champion of the Everglades’

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 12.13.17

Last Call for 12.12.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics