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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 SchorschAugust 7, 2017

Winter Park businessman Chris King will report $154,000 in contributions to his gubernatorial run in July, the campaign tells FloridaPolitics.com King’s haul makes for nearly $2.4 million raised since he entered the race in April, and his operation said he has $1.7 million of that total on hand between his campaign account and his political […]

Peter SchorschAugust 7, 2017

Democrat Gwen Graham announced Sunday that she raised another $350,000 in July for her bid to be Florida’s next governor. Graham raised $220,000 of that money through her campaign account, with the other $130,000 coming in through her political committee, “Our Florida.” The former congresswoman ended June with $1.6 million in her committee account and […]

Peter SchorschAugust 7, 2017

With Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine traveling the state to speak with Floridians about the state’s direction and how to best position Florida for the future, his political committee, All About Florida, added another $500,000 in July. Last month’s haul brings the total raised for the political committee to $4.6 million. Christian Ulvert, an adviser to Levine, […]

Peter SchorschAugust 7, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. Can you believe it’s already back-to-school season?

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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

What the f*ck is the matter with you people?

Chris King political committee brings in $154K in July

Gwen Graham has now raised $3 million for 2018 bid

Phil Levine raises another $500,000 in July for his political committee

Sunburn for 8.7.17 – Possum politics; Jack Latvala, Richard Corcoran spar over tourism; Matt Gaetz calls for hearings on Chinese treachery; CFO’s new CoS