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Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shots ICYMI today: On Twitter and in a Medium blog post, Tallahassee PR man Kevin Cate (or “communications savant,” as we call him) took apart the case for keeping a Confederate memorial in front of the old Capitol. The heretofore little-paid-attention-to […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

The Confederate monument outside of a Hillsborough County building is a step closer to being moved. Make that seventy thousand steps closer.

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

State Sen. Tom Lee of Thonotosassa has never been shy about discussing his ambition to become Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, but he has stopped short of formally declaring his candidacy to run in 2018. That likely is about to change. “It’s my intention to run for the Republican nomination (for CFO) in 2018 and it […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

On the floor of the Florida Senate, Pinellas Republican Jack Latvala likes to say that no one in the Legislature has worked as hard as he has to take care of the state’s first responders, particularly local police and firefighters. For example, during this past session, Latvala saw to it that firefighters qualify for “in […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

A top Uber executive in Florida has been named to the Board of Governors of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FSHCC). Cesar Fernandez, the ride-booking company’s Miami-based Senior Public Policy Associate, is joining the board, said Julio Fuentes, the chamber’s president and CEO, in a statement. “Cesar’s breadth of experience in political and government affairs […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

Just because the FBI launched an investigation into redevelopment deals involving prominent business owners and developers in the state capital doesn’t mean the feds would eventually put someone in handcuffs. But, as Tallahassee Democrat publisher Skip Foster wrote yesterday, “the chance of that happening is very, very low.” With two of his best reporters – Jeff Burlew […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

If you’ve ever dreamed of slurping spaghetti with state senators, top Florida Republicans have an offer you can’t refuse, so long as you can snag a flight to the Big Apple pronto. Senate President Joe Negron will make a fundraising trip to New York Thursday with the two senators set to succeed him in his […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

Lewis Longman & Walker PA pulled in more than $300,000 during the second quarter of 2017. The six-person government affairs team earned the firm at least $305,000 — $150,000 for legislative work and $155,000 for executive branch work — during the second quarter of the year, which included the second half of the 2017 Legislative […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica.

Peter SchorschAugust 16, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot If you’re looking for criticism of Donald Trump’s reaction to the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, don’t look to Gov. Rick Scott or Attorney General Pam Bondi. Both have been steadfast supporters of the president. “Trump yesterday revived his initial claim […]

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Last Call for 8.17.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Tampa Chamber of Commerce commits $70K to effort to move Confederate monument

Joe Henderson: Tom Lee gets closer to formally entering CFO race

Latvala’s campaign picks up first endorsements as Miami and Orlando firefighters back Jack

Personnel note: Cesar Fernandez appointed to Hispanic Chamber board

Someone targeted in the FBI probe of the City of Tallahassee HAS to be arrested, right?

Top Senate Republicans holding Big Apple fundraiser Thursday

Lewis Longman & Walker earns more than $300K in Q2

Sunburn for 8.17.17 – Jack Latvala’s dolphin tale; Florida Realtors launch statewide campaign; Whistlin’ Dixie; Dennis Baxley’s gonna do what?; Cesar Fernandez’ new project

Last Call for 8.16.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics