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Peter SchorschNovember 30, 2017

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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. The Constitution Revision Commission has begun acting in earnest on possible changes to the state’s governing document, with proposals ranging from political candidates’ residency to immigration and the environment. Commissioners met in committee in […]

Peter SchorschNovember 29, 2017

St. Petersburg got a rosy mention in the New York Post Tuesday, with Alev Aktar writing that the ‘Burg has the “country’s best beach” and contending its’ burgeoning art and dining scenes make it one of Florida’s “cultural hot spots.” “Over the last decade, the Sunshine City has evolved into a creative hub, with world-class […]

Peter SchorschNovember 29, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot ‘Vaping’ electronic cigarettes at work would be banned under a proposed constitutional amendment to be discussed Thursday. The Constitution Revision Commission’s General Provisions Committee will take up a proposal (P65) to prohibit different kinds of tobacco smoking. It’s sponsored by […]

Peter SchorschNovember 29, 2017

A new poll released Tuesday found a majority of Floridians support the use of state money to lure jobs to the Sunshine State and also showed significant shifts in attitudes about the Florida budget, taxation and the quality of government services. The USF-Nielsen Sunshine State Survey found 58 percent of Floridians support business incentives while […]

Peter SchorschNovember 29, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. With 2017 not yet in the books, the 2018 election cycle has already seen the internet densely populated with professionally produced campaign web videos. With so much content out there, these grand exercises in […]

Peter SchorschNovember 28, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot State Sen. Tom Lee says he’s not offended that Attorney General Pam Bondi hasn’t endorsed his proposed ban on greyhound racing. “I haven’t spoken to her about it,” he told Florida Politics in a hall of the Senate Office Building […]

Peter SchorschNovember 28, 2017

As year winds down, Congress on the clock facing big issues As Congress returns this week from the Thanksgiving recess, a daunting agenda confronts them. The Senate is scheduled to be in session for 15 more days in 2017, while the House is slated for 12. Several critical issues need some resolution between now and […]

Peter SchorschNovember 28, 2017

Is Florida ready to tackle poverty for a more prosperous future? That’s the subject of a new Florida Chamber of Commerce summit to address the extent of poverty — and possible solutions — throughout the Sunshine State. Starting Tuesday in Tampa, the Chamber’s inaugural “Less Poverty, Through More Prosperity Summit” features members of the business, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 28, 2017

A word of warning for Florida Democrats in 2018; be cautious about eyeing Pinellas County Sen. Jeff Brandes’ District 24 seat. After the somewhat surprising success of Rick Kriseman, who edged out former mayor Rick Baker, Florida Democrats are starting to think a “blue wave” will give them a legitimate shot at Brandes, the incumbent […]

Peter SchorschNovember 28, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. In case you thought the biggest clash in Florida this past Thanksgiving break played out on the college football field, think again. In the week leading up to Thanksgiving, Associated Industries of Florida announced […]

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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 11.30.17

New York Post says St. Pete should be on every vacationer’s ‘short list’

Last Call for 11.29.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Floridians back business incentives, split on how state should tackle 2018 budget

Sunburn for 11.29.17 — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics

Last Call for 11.28.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

The Delegation for 11.28.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Florida Chamber tackles poverty with inaugural Prosperity Summit

A warning for Democrats eyeing Jeff Brandes’ SD 24 seat in 2018

Sunburn for 11.28.17 — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics