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Peter SchorschApril 30, 2017

U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida, the first Cuban-American elected to Congress, is retiring at the end of her term next year, saying it’s time to move on after 38 years in office. Politicians and pundits across Florida and the nation lauded the Miami Republican. Here is a compilation of those reactions: U.S. Sen. Marco […]

Peter SchorschApril 29, 2017

Just before 5 p.m. on Friday, the deadline to apply for the open position of secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, the fill-in guy filed. Ryan Matthews, the interim secretary, wants the job permanently. “We are in a unique position to continue moving Florida forward when it comes to environmental restoration, conservation and protection,” he […]

Peter SchorschApril 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. YOU WON’T LIKE RICK SCOTT WHEN HE’S ANGRY Gov. Scott did not look like he was negotiating. The governor fired a shot over the bow of the Legislature, all but demanding full funding […]

Peter SchorschApril 27, 2017

Freshman class reflects on their first 100 days President Trump’s tumultuous first 100 days conclude this week. For the freshman members of Congress, their 100th day came in mid-April. How do the first-term Members of Congress feel about their experience or their performance over that span? What are their highlights and disappointments? Val Demings created […]

Peter SchorschApril 27, 2017

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There is a deal. House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Senate President Joe Negron announced a settlement Thursday on the major points of difference between their chambers on an $83 million budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, and appointed conference committee members to work out the details. The conferees were to begin work […]

Peter SchorschApril 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. FIRST AND FOREMOST: Congratulations to Erin and James Ballas on the birth of their daughter, Dayton Jane, who was, of course, born on Erin’s favorite day of Session – Lilly Pulitzer Day in the Capitol. […]

Peter SchorschApril 26, 2017

With just days left in the 2017 Legislative Session, Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala said Tuesday morning there still isn’t a budget deal. “There is no budget deal,” the Clearwater Republican said, as of 8:15 a.m. About 15 minutes later, Latvala tweeted “when an agreement is reached on the budget it will be announced by […]

Peter SchorschApril 26, 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. WHILE LAWMAKERS DEBATE NEW BILLS AND THE BUDGET, HERE’S WHAT’S KEEPING JOB CREATORS UP AT NIGHT The latest Florida Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index Survey is out, and one thing is clear: […]

Peter SchorschApril 25, 2017

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco is criticizing Sen. Jack Latvala for standing in the way of what he calls a big win for Pasco County. “I am very disappointed that Senator Latvala is putting his political ambitions ahead of the needs of the state,” he said. As the battle over the 2017-18 budget continues to […]

Peter SchorschApril 25, 2017

Updated 2:45 p.m. — The House has sent over an offer and the Senate is reviewing, according to staffers in both chambers. — After teetering toward a late-session meltdown, the bones of a roughly $83 billion 2017-18 state budget are in place, according to three sources close to Gov. Rick Scott‘s office and several lobbyists familiar with […]

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Helene, early Sept. 27. Image via NOAA via AP.

Tributes pour in for Ileana Ros-Lehtinen after she announces her retirement

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Ryan Matthews applies for DEP top spot

Sunburn for 4.28.17 – Rick Scott angry; Budget deals shaking out; Kevin Rader for the win; Zika returning?

The Delegation for 4.27.17 – Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Budget deal struck, House and Senate leaders appoint conferees

Sunburn for 4.27.17 – Gambling bill negotiations; Gov. is back; Vic Torres OK after crash; John Legg’s new role

No budget deal yet, Jack Latvala says

Sunburn for 4.26.17 – Sleepless nights for job creators; Budget contours; Pepi promises big step; ‘Frozen 2’ is coming when?

Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco says he is ‘very disappointed’ Jack Latvala is putting political ambitions first

State budget deal struck? Jack Latvala says, ‘no,’ but…