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Peter SchorschSeptember 30, 2017

A federal judge has blocked a Florida law that would require people and groups that provide abortion advice to register with the state and furnish women with a detailed explanation of the procedure and alternatives. U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle issued the ruling late Friday saying that the lawsuit filed by a minister, two […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 30, 2017

Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham of Tallahassee, a Democratic candidate for governor, said she’s filed additional public record requests “for all communications” to and from Gov. Rick Scott via his private cellphone about the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills nursing home. Graham also seeks “all communications in the Governor’s Office, the Agency for Healthcare Administration and […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 29, 2017

A new Florida Chamber of Commerce poll released this week gives Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam a significant early lead in the 2018 race for governor. This comes as little surprise, especially since some view the Chamber as one of Putnam’s biggest cheerleaders. However, the survey does have one shocking element. Richard Corcoran scored dead last in […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 29, 2017

It’s no secret that the Florida Department of Health could have handled implementing medical marijuana laws in the Sunshine State better, and it’s starting to look like they bungled it bad enough their outside private counsel – not patients in dire need of relief – are reaping the benefits on the backs of taxpayers. When lawmakers […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 29, 2017

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Over the past century Florida has never elected a Republican in back-to-back U.S. Senate elections, making the Sunshine State somewhat of a rare bird. Despite having a veritable stranglehold on the state legislature, and the fact that it will have held the Governor’s Mansion for 20 years by the time Rick Scott leaves office, the […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 29, 2017

If the special election this week in state Senate District 40 proved anything, it’s that Donald Trump has become political poison for Republican candidates. It’s not surprising then that the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) is doubling down on its effort to link Rick Baker to the president as St. Petersburg’s mayoral race enters the final […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 28, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A Tallahassee judge on Thursday set the first hearing in the lawsuit lodged by the Hollywood Hills Rehabilitation Center against the state. Circuit Judge Jim Shelfer scheduled the hearing for 9 a.m. on Oct. 27 in the Leon County Courthouse, […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 28, 2017

As Rahm Emanuel once said: “Never let a serious crisis go to waste.” Bill Nelson may be taking that advice to heart. This week, Florida’s senior U.S. Senator sent out a fundraising email featuring Hurricane Irma, the Category 3 storm that devastated much of Nelson’s own state. “As Irma approached, I quickly called on the […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 28, 2017

Delegation staying focused on priority issues This week the last-gasp attempt to gut Obamacare failed. Just two days later, President Donald Trump and Republicans began to talk up tax reform. Getting relief to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico (and Floridians still suffering from Irma) was also on the minds of lawmakers. For those who didn’t notice, some NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 28, 2017

Today, tune in as the Florida Chamber Foundation launches a free online tool to help close Florida’s talent and skills gaps. LaunchMyCareerFL.org is a one-stop-shop that helps students look at programs at public institutions and training programs in Florida and analyze their potential personal outcomes.

Peter Schorsch

Federal judge blocks Florida abortion law

Takeaways from Tallahassee — The politics of nursing home deaths

Richard Corcoran is the biggest threat in the Governor’s race … and he’s not even running

DOH is at it again: More lawsuits, more taxpayer dollars going to legal fees

Report: Can Florida Republicans finally win back-to-back U.S. Senate races?

In new ad, Fla. Dems continue effort to tie Rick Baker to Donald Trump

Last Call for 9.28.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Republicans question Bill Nelson over fundraising from Hurricane Irma

The Delegation for 9.28.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Launching today: New tool from Florida Chamber Foundation connects students and businesses