Peter Schorsch, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Peter SchorschMay 5, 2017

Noting several missed opportunities, the Florida Chamber of Commerce is giving faint praise to lawmakers for their efforts during Session to keep Florida competitive. While the 2017 Legislative Session could have been much worse, the Chamber said Friday it should have been much, much better. “Thanks to the thousands of businesses that stood with the […]

Peter SchorschMay 5, 2017

Ever since he was able to put a leash on rapper Pitbull‘s contract with VISIT Florida, Richard Corcoran has been the patron saint of those hoping to ferret out egregious government spending. Hospitals paying too much to their executives and lobbyists? Call Speaker Corcoran. Lottery makes a deal with a vendor which encumbers future legislative […]

Peter SchorschMay 5, 2017

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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. — WINNERS & LOSERS — Readers: We’re asking for your suggestions for who are the “Winners and Losers of the 2017 Legislative Session.” Your recommendations are needed by Sine Die. All submissions […]

Peter SchorschMay 4, 2017

Relieved Republicans have pushed their prized health care bill through the House. The mostly party-line 217-213 vote advances a bill that addresses their longtime pledge to erase the 2010 Obama health care law. Thursday’s vote sends the measure to the Senate. Many senators consider the House bill too harsh and it’s expected to undergo substantial […]

Peter SchorschMay 4, 2017

Congressman Tom Marino is no longer in the running to head the Office of National Drug Control Policy. That means the possibility of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi becoming be the nation’s next drug czar may still be in play. Roll Call reports Thursday that the Pennsylvania Republican had been in the final steps of completing […]

Peter SchorschMay 4, 2017

Delegation unites around oil drilling Who can argue that Washington is highly polarized? That is one thing on which there is broad agreement. But over the past few days, two newsworthy events have occurred that, for a while, brought some unity to the delegation. President Donald Trump recently issued an executive that would open up […]

Peter SchorschMay 4, 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. — CORCORAN VS. SCOTT IN 2016; WHAT ABOUT 2018? — While it’s clear what Gov. Rick Scott hopes to accomplish with his barnstorming tour of the state over the next few days, […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2017

Beth Matuga, the Democratic operative who left the Florida Democratic Party’s Senate Victory arm to work for Gwen Graham, is no longer part of the north Florida Democrat’s gubernatorial efforts. Graham launched her bid for the Governor’s Mansion in Miami Lakes on Tuesday. “We are thankful for Beth’s role in helping set up Our Florida PC and […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2017

“Nobody roots for Goliath.” The immortal words of Wilt Chamberlin were on my mind Monday after Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam (at long last) announced that he is running for Florida governor. Chamberlain, the All-World center and only NBA player to ever score 100 points in a game, was talking about the belief that he did […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2017

Much has been made about the increase in K-12 funding, but a deeper dive into the numbers shows an actual cut in base student allocations. Overall, the increase in total funds for K-12 FEFP funding in FY 2017-2018 budget is $241,293,414 or 1.2%. These dollars fund an additional 23,919 students who will be entering Florida’s […]

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Now it's time for Florida to start cleaning up.

With faint praise, Florida Chamber outlines ‘good, bad and ugly’ of Session

Richard Corcoran insists he’s not getting in the middle of Scientology vs. Clearwater Aquarium

Sunburn for 5.5.17 – It’s sorta Sine Die

Florida politicians react to GOP vote to repeal Obamacare

Tom Marino out, is Pam Bondi in?

The Delegation for 5.4.17 – Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn for 5.4.17 – May The Fourth Be With You

There’s already a staff shake-up in Gwen Graham’s gubernatorial bid

Please don’t go there, Adam Putnam

Hmmm… does budget proposal boost – or cut – student funding?