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Peter SchorschJuly 21, 2017

The Florida Lottery on Thursday confirmed that three top officials had turned in their resignations—but wouldn’t say why. Secretary Jim Poppell “is committed to the Lottery fulfilling its mission of funding education for Florida’s students,” spokeswoman Connie Barnes said in an email. The Lottery’s profits go into the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, which pays for Florida Bright […]

Peter SchorschJuly 21, 2017

On Tuesday, former lawmaker Alex Diaz de la Portilla will ask Republican voters in Senate District 40 to give him another shot at serving in the Florida Legislature. But just days before voters head to the polls Diaz de la Portilla has been evicted from the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County. At its meeting Thursday […]

Peter SchorschJuly 21, 2017

An organization representing the interests of Florida’s private colleges and universities released a “presidential honor roll” thanking some of the state’s top lawmakers for the historic increase in financial aid for Sunshine State students in the 2017 Legislative Session. The Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida lobbies on behalf of about 30 private not-for-profit schools […]

Peter SchorschJuly 20, 2017

Jason Rojas is set to be Jose Oliva‘s chief of staff when Oliva takes over as Speaker of the House for 2018-20. Rojas, recently a staff director in the Florida House, will start August 1 at the Republican Party of Florida, where he will serve in a policy development role that is a stepping stone to […]

Peter SchorschJuly 20, 2017

Florida Trend released its 2017 Best Companies to Work for in Florida list this week and lobbying and regulatory law firm Meenan P.A. made the top-10 in the small companies category. Meenan was the highest-ranked Tallahassee-based company in the rankings and was one of only two legal-lobbying firms in the 2017 rankings. West Palm Beach-based […]

Peter SchorschJuly 20, 2017

Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala will head to a college campus in Lake Worth next month for a roundtable discussion on the opioid epidemic. The Clearwater Republican Senator and possible gubernatorial candidate was invited to come to Palm Beach County by Senate colleague and Delray Beach Democrat Kevin Rader, as well as Palm Beach County […]

Peter SchorschJuly 20, 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. Donald Trump is governing as he campaigned -– defiantly, angrily, and not necessarily productively. Six months into his term in office, President Trump has succeeded in disrupting the power structures that have […]

Peter SchorschJuly 19, 2017

Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey may mount a 2018 bid for Richard Corcoran’s state House seat in 2018, sources tell FloridaPolitics.com. Corcoran cannot seek re-election seat due to term limits. His HD 37 covers central Pasco County directly north of Tampa, with a reliably Republican lean. Corcoran beat Starkey the last time the seat was open. […]

Peter SchorschJuly 19, 2017

St. Petersburg mayoral candidate Paul Congemi let loose a racially charged diatribe at a candidate forum Tuesday night. Congemi’s spiel came shortly after Uhuru-backed Jesse Nevel responded to a question about recreational development and youth opportunities by saying he was committed to “reparations” for St. Pete’s black community, which he said had suffered under the current […]

Peter SchorschJuly 19, 2017

Failure of health care bill might give new meaning to “repeal and replace” Yogi Berra is credited with once saying “when you come to a fork in the road, take it.” When Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell waived the white flag on the Republican health care bill on Monday, the GOP arrived at that fork […]

Peter Schorsch

Florida Lottery confirms resignation of three high-level employees

Miami-Dade GOP boots Alex Diaz de la Portilla days before SD 40 primary

Private university advocacy group honors Florida lawmakers

Jose Oliva taps Jason Rojas for key staff position, putting him on track for chief of staff

Florida Trend names lobbying firm Meenan P.A. one of “Best Companies to Work for in Florida”

Jack Latvala to hold roundtable on opioid crisis

Sunburn for 7.20.17 – The Trump presidency at 6 months; State attorney gets Gillum’s emails; Scott Sturgill enters CD 7 race; DLP finally airing TV ads; Pete Antonacci getting a new job

Kathryn Starkey eyeing a run for Richard Corcoran’s House seat

Mayoral candidate tells black residents to ‘go back to Africa’

The Delegation for 7.19.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State