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Peter SchorschMarch 5, 2017

Some men, after filing for divorce, immediately attempt to catch up for all of the time they think lost while being married. They buy a sports car, maybe one with a convertible top. Other men return to a hobby they placed on a shelf after they slipped on their wedding ring. They cast fishing rods and climbs rocks and sail boats and […]

Peter SchorschMarch 4, 2017

Frank Artiles wants pot to be pure. The GOP state senator from Miami this week filed a 33-page bill (SB 1388) to “require independent third party testing for medicinal cannabis treatment centers,” he said in a statement. “Medicinal cannabis should be tested just like any other medicine,” Artiles said. “This bill will protect those that […]

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2017

Florida is known for its characters, and now it appears a few are heading from one swamp to another. It’s no secret Floridians played a significant role in getting President Donald Trump elected. The state’s 29 electoral votes gave him an early nudge to victory, and early primary support from Attorney General Pam Bondi and Gov. Rick Scott helped solidify his […]

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2017

The Florida newspapers that are part of the USA TODAY network are trumpeting their plan to offer expanded coverage of the 2017 Legislative Session. “While some news organizations have pulled back resources from capital coverage,” a story in the Tallahassee Democrat reads, “the USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida is investing in focused, in-depth reporting on the Legislature as it […]

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2017

New rankings released by U.S. News and World Report say Florida is the number one state in the nation for higher education. The Sunshine State got the top ranking because of several factors, including the state’s relatively low tuition rates for colleges and universities. Florida also had a high ranking because more than half of […]

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 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. THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE Session is coming, and Floridians are sounding off on some of the issues lawmakers could be taking up in the days and weeks ahead. Think Floridians are clamoring […]

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2017

Orlando Democrat Chris King filed papers today with the Florida Secretary of State to run for Governor in 2018. King. 38, will launch his campaign with an announcement in April, when he says he’ll lay out a fresh vision for what our state can and should be. “I believe Florida can do so many things better if we […]

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2017

The wife of the Orlando, Florida, nightclub shooter must remain in jail, at least for the time being, a federal judge in Florida ruled Thursday, a day after a magistrate judge in California said she could be released. U.S. District Judge Paul Byron in Orlando issued an order saying Noor Salman should stay in jail while he decides if […]

Peter SchorschMarch 2, 2017

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Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) on Thursday released its “2017 Session Priorities” publication, outlining its legislative agenda on behalf of its members for the 2017 Legislative Session. “As the collective voice of businesses from the Panhandle to the Keys, …we are proud to continue the fight to protect Florida’s job creators,” AIF President and CEO […]

Peter SchorschMarch 2, 2017

If you are part of the NORML crowd, you probably know Mike Minardi. He is kind of a thing in the world of weed and, frankly, being a pro-marijuana attorney has become his calling card. Minardi is on the board, listed as “Legal Director,” of NORML of Florida. He is part of CannaMoms and the words […]

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Single Charlie is back

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Keeping pot pure

The Delegation for 3.3.17 – Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

I’m excited for the Tallahassee Democrat’s expanded coverage of capital politics, but…

Report: Florida is number 1 state for higher education

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 03.03.17

Orlando Democrat Chris King files to run for Governor in 2018

Judge says Pulse gunman’s wife should stay in jail, for now

AIF announces 2017 Legislative Session priorities

Why is a pro pot lawyer advocating a denial of access to medical marijuana?