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Peter SchorschJune 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. What time is too early to make popcorn? As fascinating as Florida politics is, even in what is supposed to be the slow time of late spring, it will be difficult for […]

Peter SchorschJune 7, 2017

“You’re not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe? It should be more natural, brother. It should flow out, like this – ‘Look, man, I ain’t fallin’ for no banana in my tailpipe!’ See, that’s more natural for us.” — Axel Foley It’s been more than thirty years since Eddie Murphy played the part of Detroit […]

Peter SchorschJune 7, 2017

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Lawmakers reached agreement early Wednesday, hours before the start of this week’s Special Session, to include medical marijuana implementation in the call. After FloridaPolitics.com broke this news, the Florida Senate announced that Sen. Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island Republican, would “file legislation to implement Article X, section 29 of the Florida Constitution, which allows the use […]

Peter SchorschJune 7, 2017

After a news report listed him as one of six candidates in the running for U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, two-term Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg has taken himself out of consideration. “I’m honored that my name was mentioned, but I withdrew from consideration,” Aronberg, 46, told Florida Politics Wednesday morning. “I […]

Peter SchorschJune 7, 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. — SO MUCH FOR A DEAL — Special Session hasn’t even started yet, and stuff’s already starting to blow up. Take House Speaker Richard Corcoran’s Tuesday evening reaction to the Senate’s filed […]

Peter SchorschJune 7, 2017

In the pantheon of bad campaign launches, it would be hard to match Andrew Gillum’s email-gate rollout from hell. However, on Monday, we witnessed worse. Somehow, Gillum’s been out done. It is fair to say that Miami-Dade State Attorney Kathy Fernandez Rundle’s not-so-subtle trial balloon was a sh**-the-bed moment. Why was it so bad? Well, yes, thank you very […]

Peter SchorschJune 6, 2017

Welcome back, Beth Vecchioli. The veteran lobbyist has rejoined the firm of Carlton Fields to serve as a Senior Director — Government Consulting. In this position, Vecchioli will serve as co-chair of the firm’s property and casualty regulatory group. Before joining Carlton Fields, Vecchioli served as a senior policy advisor and member of Holland & […]

Peter SchorschJune 6, 2017

The endorsements keep coming for state House candidate Berny Jacques. A week after receiving the support of Largo City Commissioner John Carroll, the first-time candidate today announced that Seminole City Coouncilmember Roger Edelman is backing his campaign. “I believe Berny has a good understanding of the issues and concerns we are now facing in Tallahassee, and has […]

Peter SchorschJune 6, 2017

What!? No medical marijuana in the call for a Legislative Special Session? OMG! Cue the wailing and gnashing of teeth. Would it be so awful if lawmakers returned and did not take up medical marijuana? Now, don’t get me wrong. I think they should. If they don’t, the Florida Department of Health will be left […]

Peter SchorschJune 6, 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. Good morning from … Madeira Beach. That’s right, after 26 days, we’re back home and likely not leaving again for a very long time. As wonderful as our adventure was, there truly […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Sunburn for 6.8.17 – Split-screen madness; Med. marijuana in play; Rick Scott to D.C.; Blockbuster ACLU report; Gator vs. plane

Does Jack Latvala keep falling for the banana-in-the-tailpipe trick so he can be CFO?

Lawmakers agree to tackle medical marijuana during Special Session

Dave Aronberg takes himself out of consideration for U.S. Attorney

Sunburn for 6.7.17 – Special Session already not so special?; There’s a bear in the election woods; David Richardson aims for D.C.; op-eds galore

Andrew Gillum, um, meets his match in Kathy Fernandez-Rundle

Personnel note: Beth Vecchioli rejoins Carlton Fields’s insurance regulatory practice

House candidate Berny Jacques wins another local elected official’s endorsement

Would it really be so bad if lawmakers didn’t take up pot during special session?

Sunburn for 6.6.17 – Graham trumps King; Ashley Moody’s BFF; WTF CRC?; Deal on pot for Special Session?; Rosanna Catalano’s new gig; Prayers for Orlando