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Peter SchorschMarch 7, 2017

Later this morning, Gov. Rick Scott will give his seventh State of the State address as lawmakers kick off their annual 60-day legislative session. After the applause from his fellow Republicans dies down, Florida Democrats and progressives will offer a response to the GOP’s agenda. “Labor leaders, legislators and advocates for access to health care, […]

Peter SchorschMarch 7, 2017

On Monday, Chris Hart IV abruptly resigned as Enterprise Florida CEO. Hart cited an ongoing conflict with Gov. Rick Scott over the future of the outfit responsible for recruiting companies to the state. Hart’s departure comes during a critical time. House Speaker Richard Corcoran is pushing a bill to scuttle the organization and strip it of all […]

Peter SchorschMarch 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. TAILSPIN A stall, it is said, “can best be described as the situation where there is not enough air flowing over the wings to create the amount of lift needed to hold […]

Peter SchorschMarch 7, 2017

Sarasota Republican Rep. Joe Gruters voiced his support for state economic development arms Enterprise Florida and VISIT Florida in an op-ed published Tuesday. Gruters said the two organizations are “effective tools helping us to compete with other states to bring jobs and investments home to benefit our communities,” and that he “cannot support a proposal […]

Peter SchorschMarch 6, 2017

After a local news outlet reported seven Tampa Bay-area Publix grocery stores failed health inspections, the Department of Agriculture pulled all pass/fail grades and inspections from the online database. “I believe that the pass/fail system is unclear because if it’s a failure, why is it still open?” Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam explained to WFTS-TV. Which raises […]

Peter SchorschMarch 6, 2017

Florida for Care, the group that led the effort to pass Amendment 2 last year, continues to insist its support for expanding medical marijuana in Florida is in no way related to recreational use. For marijuana opponents, however, that simply doesn’t cut it. Their claim is that Florida for Care is trying to find a […]

Peter SchorschMarch 6, 2017

Kimberly Berfield, a former deputy secretary of the Florida Department of Health and state Representative from Clearwater, has been appointed Vice President of Government and Community Affairs for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. The hospital hopes the move will strengthen the 90-year-old hospital’s community outreach as well as increase its visibility in Tallahassee’s corridors of […]

Peter SchorschMarch 6, 2017

It’s that time of year when everyone in the process emails around CATECOMM’s annual legislative aide study — even the clients he’s working against. It’s a must-read perennial reminder for advocacy groups and coalitions to not send spam form emails or do other dumb things that don’t work. Here is the Medium post everyone will be sharing. […]

Peter SchorschMarch 6, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran announced that Sen. Darryl Rouson, Rep. Chris Sprowls, and Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco will be among his nine picks for the Constitution Revision Commission. The Land O’Lakes Republican’s selections will round out the 37-member review panel, which meets every 20 years to look over and suggest changes to the Florida Constitution. The panel must be […]

Peter SchorschMarch 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. FIRST IN SUNBURN: Bill Nelson leads Rick Scott 44 to 38 percent among registered voters, according to a new poll conducted by the Public Opinion Research Laboratory (PORL) at the University of North Florida. Data crunchers will […]

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

Isn’t it time Florida progressive put the ‘Awake the State’ mantra to bed?

What do you do after you quit Enterprise Florida? Enjoy a glass of red wine, of course!

Sunburn for 3.7.17 – Scott’s SoS; Curtain raises on Leg.; Cruz is ready; Brodeur’s haul; Ander’s new gig

Joe Gruters voices support for incentives programs in op-ed

Why does Florida use pass/fail for health inspections, not actual grades?

Florida For Care ‘web of influence’ raises questions, concerns about recreational marijuana

Personnel note: Former lawmaker Kim Berfield named chief lobbyist for All Children’s Hospital

FloridaPolitics.com now the top online-first source for where Florida lawmakers get their news

Richard Corcoran selects Darryl Rouson, Tom Lee to constitution panel

Sunburn for 3.6.17 – Last-minute fundraising; Speaker’s surprise CRC pick; Rick Scott’s new policy director; ‘Get me Roger Stone’