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Peter SchorschApril 7, 2017

Last week, the federal government awarded AT&T with the coveted FirstNet contract to build and manage the next-generation federal public safety communications network. This week, unsealed court records shed added light on the reason federal officials sided with AT&T and Motorola Solutions and not rivals Rivada Mercury and Melbourne-based Harris Corporation. Documents outline a series […]

Peter SchorschApril 7, 2017

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Which lawmaker’s intern was caught having sex in a public restroom in the Capitol’s 22nd floor? We investigate, because Florida. Gretl Plessinger, spokeswoman for Capitol Police, said: “there were no arrests, but we do have a report on the incident.” She promised to release a copy later Friday. An officer apparently heard noise from the restroom […]

Peter SchorschApril 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. AN UBER VICTORY After three years of frustration and failure, a bill regulating transportation network companies in Florida is on the verge of reaching the desk of Gov. Rick Scott. On Thursday, […]

Peter SchorschApril 6, 2017

I’ve not been shy about expressing my concerns about the implementation of Amendment 2, many of which stem from the fact that I’m the father of a young daughter. From that perspective, it’s imperative to me that Florida exercises necessary prudence and caution while putting in place the mandate from voters on medical marijuana. I’m […]

Peter SchorschApril 6, 2017

It is no secret that local budgets and resources are stretched when President Donald Trump visits Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach County. Local officials and members of Congress, especially Ted Deutch and Lois Frankel, are asking for more federal help to recover costs. Things should get really expensive as Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady […]

Peter SchorschApril 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. A MOMENT OF PAUSE The Easter break is coming at just the right time in the 2017 Legislative Session. We all need a deep breath. Whether we find any (legislative) Easter eggs […]

Peter SchorschApril 5, 2017

The Senate, with the revised version of SB 406, appears to be on what is a fairly balanced means of implementing Amendment 2. Is that my opinion? Maybe. But, as of yesterday, even the intrepid Ben Pollara sent an email saying (and I quote), “The Senate bill puts Patients First…” while most parties in attendance […]

Peter SchorschApril 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. THERE IT IS. When the final history of the 2017 Legislative Session is written, it is very possible that Tuesday, April 4, marked the turning point in the annual lawmaking period. Because […]

Peter SchorschApril 4, 2017

Ruth Herrle and the News Service of Florida have parted ways, according to those with knowledge of the separation. Herrle had been publisher of the Capital-based news provider since 2008, her LinkedIn profile says. It’s owned by the same company that runs State House News Service in Boston. “Her leaving was a Boston-thing,” said one insider, […]

Peter SchorschApril 4, 2017

Florida Democrats have been rightly criticized for having a thin bench, especially when it comes to the top of the state ticket. I mean, they have lost five straight governor’s races, including twice to Rick Scott. Drop the mic. After Scott beat Charlie Crist in 2014, it was clear Floridians were sending a message to […]

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Feds reveal why Rivada Mercury, Harris lost FirstNet bid

Restroom sex sullies Capitol’s 22nd floor

Sunburn for 4.7.17 – Uber victory; Bondi didn’t bribe; Thank you for being you, Mr. Speaker; Perry Thurston is everywhere!; Worm gruntin’

New wrinkles in Florida’s medical marijuana implementation raise doubts, concerns

The Delegation for 4.6.17 – Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn for 4.6.17 – The 2017 Legislative Session at the halfway mark

Is the Senate on the right path on medical marijuana?

Sunburn for 4.5.17 – Hope has returned to the Florida Legislature

Ruth Herrle departs News Service of Florida

Joe Henderson: After 5 straight losses for governor, Democrats ready to try something new