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Peter SchorschJune 5, 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. If you know him, it should come as no surprise that it was Gus Corbella, the well-traveled Greenberg Traurig lobbyist, who first reached out to me Saturday night. “Y’all ok?” At that moment, […]

Peter SchorschJune 4, 2017

A nasty squabble between two brothers, both owners of Tallahassee’s Governors Inn, is now the subject of a lawsuit filed in Leon County. First, some explanation: The 34-year-old inn, described by its website as “a 41-room boutique hotel located just steps from Florida’s Capitol … in what was originally a livery stable,” isn’t owned by […]

Peter SchorschJune 3, 2017

At the center of a battle over excessive government regulation is an unlikely source — hearing aids. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and a handful of Republicans are crafting a Senate bill to create an over-the-counter category of hearing aids known as personal sound amplification products (PSAPs). The hearing aid industry has come out strongly against the […]

Peter SchorschJune 2, 2017

Florida taxpayers will be the true winners next week as lawmakers return to Tallahassee for a special session on economic incentives and education funding in the state’s budget, says Americans for Prosperity-Florida. The conservative government watchdog group is applauding Friday’s announcement by House Speaker Richard Corcoran, Senate President Joe Negron, and Gov. Rick Scott that […]

Peter SchorschJune 2, 2017

Bridges have one purpose, to get people safely from one place to another. Being aesthetically pleasing is just a bonus. Drama should not be part of the deal. Yet no bridge has come as much drama as the proposed I-395 overpass through Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. It’s time to end the spectacle and move forward. The […]

Peter SchorschJune 2, 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. ANOTHER COURT WIN FOR UBER IN FLORIDA A former Uber driver has lost his bid to have class-action litigation against the company centralized in a South Florida federal court. The Judicial Panel […]

Peter SchorschJune 2, 2017

When you are a relatively unknown candidate running in a large state like Florida, and you have neither the marquis name of your chief opponent nor the checkbook of the incumbent you are hoping to replace, it helps to get a steady stream of good press. Frankly, it’s one of the only plays you have. […]

Peter SchorschJune 1, 2017

Ballard Partners is continuing to expand its Capitol Hill footprint with the addition of veteran policy professional Rebecca Benn. Benn joins the Florida-based firm’s recently opened Washington, D.C. office. She brings more than two decades of Congressional and corporate experience. “We are pleased to welcome Rebecca to our growing team in the nation’s Capital,” said […]

Peter SchorschJune 1, 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. ATTENTION, FLORIDIANS: HURRICANE SEASON STARTS NOW The Sunshine State’s 11-year storm free streak ended in 2016, when two storms — Hurricane Hermine and Hurricane Matthew — swept through the state. Hermine, a […]

Peter SchorschMay 31, 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. Here’s a travel tip for when you visit Paris: don’t tell your French tour guide that “some people believe the American culinary scene is on par with France’s.” We were walking — […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Sunburn for 6.4.17 — Where’s Jack?; The new ‘Veto Corleone’; Jeremy Ring hits the trail; Steve Bousquet looks back

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Governors Inn fight heads to court

Gus Bilirakis hears plea from conservative groups to block hearing aid regulation

Florida taxpayers, entrepreneurs winners in new budget deal, says Americans for Prosperity

Time to move forward with the Miami I-395 project, reconnect a divided Overtown

Sunburn for 6.2.17 – Another Uber win; Ashley Moody for AG; new House candidates galore; Aramis Ayala on the record; the Marlins can’t draw

Andrew Gillum’s terrible, horrible, no good press week

Ballard Partners continues D.C. expansion, adds public policy veteran Rebecca Benn

Sunburn for 6.1.17 – Hurricane season is here; Gov. gets budget; Adam Putnam’s big $#’s; Ballard Partners’ latest hire

Sunburn for 5.31.17 – Rick Scott’s budget strategy; Bad news for Andrew Gillum; He-Man on the ballot; Jeb Bush no longer fishing for the Marlins