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Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2018

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Financially, Florida is equipped to weather the financial losses incurred by Hurricane Michael. That’s according to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, who this week cited a recent analysis of the state’s financial resiliency from credit reporting agency Moody’s Investment Service. “The news from Moody’s Investors Service that Florida will not only weather Hurricane Michael, but […]

Blake DowlingNovember 3, 2018

So far in the 2018 election cycle, we have seen record early and mail voting, as well as the usual mudslinging. For about a month, my mailbox has been stuffed (like me at Thanksgiving) with flyers and mailers. In fact, one really ridiculous one arrived in regard to a local race; a guy who runs […]

Joe HendersonNovember 2, 2018

As you peruse your ballot, either on Election Day or if you vote by mail, there is a chance you’ll hit a stumbling block when you get to the section marked “Soil and Water Conservation District.” On the Hillsborough County ballot, there are 11 candidates divided over three districts. You’re supposed to vote for some […]

Guest AuthorNovember 2, 2018

Sports coaches are fond of saying, “championships are won in the offseason.” It pays homage to the hard work and dedication that goes into preparing for the season ahead. It also means that for winning teams, there really is no offseason. The same is true for Florida’s mayors, council members, commissioners and local elected officials. […]

Guest AuthorNovember 2, 2018

As Tuesday, Nov. 6 quickly approaches, Floridians will set out to place their votes and partake in one of the most pivotal recurring events in United States history. This year, in particular, the number of ballots for state and local proposed constitutional amendments may seem daunting for Floridians as the list has exponentially grown since […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. We did it once before, can we do it once again … There haven’t been too many days in October when Florida Politics did not sponsor and publish a new survey with […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2018

Amendment 7 would protect the Florida College System, provide benefits for families of military and first responders, and maintain college affordability for students. As the only public educational entity not currently in the Florida Constitution, a “yes” vote will affirm the community and state colleges’ role as providing open access, quality education in your community, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2018

Normally, the extras flanking politicians in TV ads are about as memorable as the stock photo models on direct mailers. They flitter across your eyeballs for a second, before getting tossed into the orange bin in the garage. Sometimes they’re dressed up as tradesmen, construction workers, college students or, in the case of a recent […]

Peter SchorschNovember 1, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The campaign behind a proposed constitutional amendment to ban live greyhound racing in Florida may have gotten an unexpected though indirect boost from a “bully pulpit.” The Washington Examiner reported Thursday that Lara Trump, President Trump’s daughter-in-law, has “won the […]

Guest AuthorNovember 1, 2018

The Florida Association of Property Appraisers (FAPA) recommends Floridians vote YES on Amendment 2. The amendment asks voters whether to make permanent a 10 percent limit on the annual increase in assessed value of a non-homestead property. A “yes” vote will avert a sudden and largely unexpected tax crisis for more than 5 million residential […]

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Takeaways from Tallahassee — Planning pays off

Blake Dowling: We can’t stop election meddling, but we can put up a fight

Joe Henderson: Soil and Water Conservation District candidates, um, who are they?

For local officials, there is no offseason

Rick Asnani: A voter’s guide to the 2018 Florida Amendments

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 11.2.18

Education contributes to a winning combination in Amendment 7

Sean Shaw’s anti-special interest ad features some curious casting

Last Call for 11.1.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

FAPA: Yes on Amendment 2 will avert tax crisis