Emails & Opinions

Guest AuthorMay 4, 2018

Today, as we mark the anniversary of the shameful Republican vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — a craven move disgracefully supported by our current Congressman Brian Mast — pundits around the country will turn to health care. But, what will inevitably be missing in the political debate over who pays for health care and […]

Peter SchorschMay 4, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Star Wars Day is here, as fans worldwide will say in the now-famous pun: “May the Fourth be with you.” To celebrate, Hill+Knowlton looked at the emotional impact of movie trailers for […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The state is challenging the “standing,” or right to sue, of plaintiffs now seeking to overturn the state’s ban on smoking medical marijuana. In a filing earlier this week, attorneys for Department of Health, which regulates the drug through its […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. The Florida Chamber of Commerce again asks: Is Florida ready to take on poverty to ensure a more prosperous future? “There are thousands of business leaders across Florida who get accused of […]

Joe HendersonMay 3, 2018

When Will Weatherford takes the podium this morning to open a Florida business economic summit in Orlando, his message will be straightforward and clear. Everybody needs a real chance at having a secure future, Weatherford will tell those attending the Florida Business Leaders’ Summit on Prosperity and Economic Opportunity. The way to do that is […]

Peter SchorschMay 2, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Florida Chamber Foundation will hold their second annual Florida Business Leaders’ Summit on Prosperity & Economic Opportunity in Orlando Thursday to discuss how Florida’s businesses can help pave the way toward prosperity for all Floridians. The event kicks off at […]

Joe HendersonMay 2, 2018

Marco Rubio is still a Republican, right? I’m just trying to make sure. Lately, he has been saying and doing things that are, oh, what’s the word I’m looking for? Liberal? Let’s not go that far. But the junior U.S. senator from Florida has been flashing a refreshing independent streak in recent days and weeks, […]

Peter SchorschMay 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. Say hello to Javier Fernandez and Josie Tomkow, the two newest members of the Florida House. Tomkow, a Republican, did the expected and cruised to victory in Tuesday’s special election for House District 39. Moments after the polls […]

Peter SchorschMay 1, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A court has reinstated a ‘stay’ pending the appeal of a ‘home grow’ medical marijuana lawsuit filed by Tampa strip club mogul Joe Redner. The 1st District Court of Appeal (DCA), in a Tuesday order, reimposed an automatic delay of […]

Peter SchorschMay 1, 2018

Tessa Bay is now the new Deputy Executive Director of the Florida Alliance, sources tell Florida Politics. This furthers the rumor that Stephen Bittel is reasserting himself via the Alliance into state Democratic politics. He’s the former state party chair who resigned late last year after accusations of inappropriate remarks and behavior toward women. Bay was director of the chair’s office. […]

Emails & Opinions

Lauren Baer: We need to talk about quality of health care, not just who pays

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.4.18

Last Call for 5.3.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.3.18

Joe Henderson: Will Weatherford continues quest to reduce generational poverty

Last Call for 5.2.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Joe Henderson: GOP wondering where Marco Rubio went

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.2.18

Last Call for 5.1.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Tessa Bay now Dep. Exec. Director with secretive, Democratic-aligned Florida Alliance