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Peter SchorschJune 30, 2017

Rep. Paul Renner has won the support of his Republican classmates, grabbing the title of class leader and likely House Speaker beginning in 2022. The GOP freshmen class met in Orlando on Friday to vote on their class leader. The much-anticipated election pitted Renner against Byron Donalds, Erin Grall and Jamie Grant, who was seen as Renner’s […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2017

It’s taken more than a year of work, but for the first time, we — Extensive Enterprises Media — won the day in Orlando politics. For the first time, we really beat the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando-Rising.com and FloridaPolitics.com were the first to report that state Representative Mike Miller will challenge U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy in […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Senate President Joe Negron aced the 2017 Legislative Session when it comes to school choice, said an organization founded by former Gov. Jeb Bush. Foundation for Florida’s Future gave both Republican lawmakers an “A+” this year and included both on their “honor roll,” which the group says, “recognizes the legislative […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 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. A programming note: Our Independence Day edition of Sunburn will be published on Monday, but then the hard-working staff which assembles this newsletter will be taking off Tuesday and Wednesday. We’re still […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 2017

As Democrats speak out on health care bill, Rubio’s listening tour continues No one is certain when, if ever, the Senate will vote on its current version of the health care bill, but we now know it will be after July 4. The level of opposition to it, measured in decibels, is well known, while […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 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. Happy 37th birthday to Sarah Bascom. Too often, Sarah gets the blame for some of my antics. But the reality is we are actually on opposite political sides more often than not. […]

Peter SchorschJune 28, 2017

Since announcing his presidential run two years ago, Donald Trump has kept a focus on “America First” – strong national interests in global security, foreign policy and trade. Just as “America First” propelled Trump to the White House, Adam Putnam hopes a similar theme will help drive him to the Governor’s Mansion. That could explain […]

Peter SchorschJune 28, 2017

Former two-term St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker holds a five-point lead over incumbent first-term Mayor Rick Kriseman according to the first survey of St. Petersburg’s mayoral race since candidate qualifying. And as much as the race is defined as a showdown of the two Ricks, it appears the race could be headed to a run-off in November. […]

Peter SchorschJune 28, 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. — HEALTH CARE POLITICS — In a bruising setback, Senate Republican leaders are delaying a vote on their prized health care bill until after the July 4 recess, forced to retreat by […]

Peter SchorschJune 27, 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. As a reader of Sunburn, you are probably aware that you can read even more about state politics at our flagship site FloridaPolitics.com and at SaintPetersBlog.com. But have you checked out our […]

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Northeast Florida’s Paul Renner wins vote to put him in line to be House Speaker in 2022-24

We beat the Orlando Sentinel!

Jeb Bush foundation issues legislative grades; aces for Richard Corcoran, Joe Negron

Sunburn for 6.30.17 – Habemus Papam!

The Delegation for 6.29.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn for 6.29.17 – James Grant’s manifesto; CRC what?; Tom Lee for CFO; Chris King picks up first legislative endorsement; Happy birthday, Sarah Bascom

Which came first, Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ or Adam Putnam’s ‘Florida First?’

In poll of St. Pete’s mayoral race, Rick Baker holds 5 point lead over Rick Kriseman

Sunburn for 6.28.17 – Heath care politics; Bill Nelson knocks Rick Scott; $1.5 mil for the Crist view; Airbnb ponies up; The Kim McDougal sweepstakes

Sunburn for 6.27.17 – A final Scott veto?; Scott vs. Oranges; Kellyanne Conway speaks to Miami GOP; More negative mail in SD 40; Donald Trump at Hall of Presidents