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Peter SchorschNovember 27, 2015

Former U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams put out a quick press release Wednesday afternoon announcing she will suspend her congressional campaign in Florida’s 6th congressional district due to health issues. “I recently discovered a significant health issue that demands my focus and attention,” Adams said in the release. “Over the next several weeks, I will be focusing on my […]

Peter SchorschNovember 26, 2015

corbellaWith all the talk of beleaguered immigrants seeking refuge in America, the true meaning of Thanksgiving is all too poignant this year. We’ve all seen the words “turkey” and “lobbyist” in the same sentence before. But, more than likely, this referred to the role of special interests in securing political pork for clients. Indeed, Florida’s […]

Peter SchorschNovember 25, 2015

From the diners and town halls of Iowa and New Hampshire to the governor’s mansion in Tallahassee and from … to Charlie Crist’s waterfront condominium in St. Petersburg, politicians across Florida will gather at Thanksgiving dinner tables to celebrate the most American of holidays. Before they dig into dishes of stuffed Florida zucchini and yellow squash Parmesan and Florida snap […]

Peter SchorschNovember 25, 2015

From the diners and town halls of Iowa and New Hampshire to the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee and from … to Charlie Crist’s waterfront condominium in St. Petersburg, politicians across Florida will gather around Thanksgiving dinner tables to celebrate the most American of holidays. Before they dig into dishes of stuffed Florida zucchini and yellow squash parmesan and Florida snap […]

Peter SchorschNovember 19, 2015

What exactly is a “regular guy?” In the Florida Legislature, there’s an implicit rule: Speakers who provide testimony should accurately describe their motives and agenda when speaking in front of committees. That said, it’s not unusual for paid consultants to speak on an issue, as it is equally common for concerned citizens to travel to […]

Peter SchorschNovember 18, 2015

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House Republican Majority Leader Dana Young will raise money for her re-election with a major event Dec. 2 in Tampa. Cabinet members Jeff Atwater, Pam Bondi and Adam Putnam, as well as House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Speaker-Designate Richard Corcoran, headline the invitation for Young’s fundraiser at the Tampa Yacht and Country Club. Honorary hosts […]

Peter SchorschNovember 18, 2015

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Authorities say a man threatened to firebomb an Islamic center in Florida shortly after the terrorist attacks in Paris. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tampa reported in a statement that 43-year-old Martin Alan Schnitzler called the Islamic Society of Pinellas County last Friday. The release says he left a voicemail saying he was going to […]

Peter SchorschNovember 18, 2015

Rumor has it that a bus load of activists are headed to Tallahassee Wednesday to oppose Secretary Jon Steverson’s confirmation in his first of three stops in the Senate for Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. Their main reason? To stop Steverson from lifting the ban on hunting in state parks. A noble goal, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 18, 2015

Hillary Clinton is getting serious about winning Florida in 2016. On Tuesday, the Clinton campaign announced its Florida Leadership Council, a high-profile team of more than 150 top Democrats from all corners of the Sunshine State. As noted by Marc Caputo and POLITICO, the list of Clinton’s endorsements dwarfs those of her two rivals – Vermont […]

Peter SchorschNovember 17, 2015

Ballard Partners tops the compensation list for lobbying the Florida Legislature in the third quarter of 2015, bringing in $2.22 million, according to newly released compensation reports. Registered lobbying firms took in almost $32 million in fees — $31,775,000 to be (somewhat) exact — between July and September 2015 to represent clients in front of Florida […]

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Sandy Adams suspends campaign for Florida’s 6th congressional district

Thanksgiving, as brought to you by these lobbyists and political associations

Peter Schorsch: Florida's pols owe plenty of thanks this holiday

This Thanksgiving, Florida politicians have much to be grateful for

Professional protester only “regular guy” to testify in support of NRA’s open carry bill

Dana Young plans major re-election fundraiser Dec. 2

Man charged with threatening Islamic center in Pinellas

DEP Secretary Jon Steverson should be easily confirmed by Senate enviro committee

Say it ain’t so: Alan Grayson endorses Hillary Clinton

Firms collect nearly $31 million during Q3 to lobby Florida Legislature