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Peter SchorschAugust 11, 2017

Halfway between legislative sessions, Florida Senate President Joe Negron is not standing still. There he is joining Gov. Rick Scott at a ceremonial bill signing in the fight against opioid abuse in Palm Beach County July 11, along with Wellington Democrat Matt Willette and a group of Palm Beach County Sheriff deputies. About a week later, both […]

Peter SchorschAugust 11, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. Editor’s note: Today’s edition begins with a special message from our departing colleague, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster.

Peter SchorschAugust 10, 2017

To outline his future political plans, Senate Appropriations Chair Jack Latvala added two more stops to his Aug. 16 announcement – turning what was to be a single event into something of a tour. Last week, the Pinellas County Republican said he would publicly announce whether he will enter the race for governor with a […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2017

On Tuesday, the left-leaning Daily Kos trashed Phil Levine, calling the Miami Beach mayor a “Trump-praising Democrat” who could “hurt the party’s chance” to win the Florida Governor race. This is not only misleading, but it is also inaccurate. Apart from the unlikelihood that any Democrat would actually praise Trump, the accompanying article limited its […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2017

Today, the Ray Blacklidge campaign announced that it has raised over $73,000 since he filed to run for the District 69 seat in the Florida House two months ago. Eighty-five donors have contributed over $52,000 to his campaign, with Blacklidge’s political committee, Friends of Ray Blacklidge, raising another $21,000. “I am very heartened by the very […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2017

Add immigration reform to August town halls agenda As the House and Senate prepared to head out for the month of August, another topic for town halls was thrown into the mix. Thanks to a bill proposed by Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton and Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue, legal immigration reform was back on […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. The Florida Chamber Foundation is going international — at least for one day. The Chamber is scheduled to kick-off its Florida International Trade and Investment Conference at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport, […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2017

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A non-profit dedicated to boosting minorities’ and unmarried women’s share of the electorate said it expects 40 million voters who made it to the polls in 2016 will not vote in 2018. The Voter Participation Center is predicting battleground states such as Florida will see the largest drop in turnout, with the Sunshine State expected […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Florida officials have long boasted the Sunshine State is one of the most military and veteran friendly states in the nation, and this week, their efforts are taking center stage. The Florida […]

Peter SchorschAugust 7, 2017

Authorities said three teenagers – one 14-year-old and two 16-year-olds – stole a sport utility vehicle, sped away from officers and died in a fiery, violent crash early Sunday morning. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said in a news conference Sunday morning that a fourth teen in the SUV, who is 14, survived and is hospitalized. He […]

Peter Schorsch

Preparation is key as Joe Negron remains a force heading into 2018 Session

Sunburn for 8.11.17 – So long, farewell

Jack Latvala adds two stops for Aug. 16 announcement

Daily Kos wildly off the mark trashing Phil Levine as ‘Trump-praising Democrat’

HD 69 candidate Ray Blacklidge has raised over $73,000 since launching campaign in June

The Delegation for 8.9.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn for 8.9.17 – Fla. Chamber goes international; Insurers, trial lawyers spar; Don Gaetz still doing his thing; Jack Latvala talks opioid $; Andrew Gillum cleared; Happy b’day, Emmett Reed

Report estimates 2.3 million fewer Floridians will cast a ballot in 2018

Sunburn for 8.8.17 – Fla. Chamber military summit comes to order; Claims bills piling up; Ag. Commish cand.’s raising dough; Lisa Edgar back in court; Fmr. Spkr. starts lobbying shop

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