Emails & Opinions

Joe HendersonFebruary 12, 2018

The long-awaited announcement last Friday that the Tampa Bay Rays have chosen Tampa’s historic Ybor City as the place they’d prefer for a new stadium brought the inevitable question of how much the public should pay for the massive project. I have an idea: How about nothing? I am not against professional sports. I love […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 12, 2018

Critics of short-term, small-dollar loans grumble about the supposedly high cost of this important financial option, complaining that these loans often carry a hidden annual percentage rate (APR) exceeding 200 percent. This is a deceptive accusation because APR isn’t applicable in the context of this kind of loan, and all terms of the loan are […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 12, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. Laissez le bon temps rouler! The good times will certainly be rolling this week, even for those not partaking in Fat Tuesday. In fact, Tuesday may be the day you go easy […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 10, 2018

A list of 10 amendment proposals, dubbed “the terrible ten,” is making the rounds as the Constitution Revision Commission nears a May deadline to submit its final report. The left-leaning advocacy group, League of Women Voters of Florida, has come up with its “worst of the worst” list compiled of what they say are proposed […]

Blake DowlingFebruary 10, 2018

After a 2-year investigation in Tallahassee, the FBI is getting down to business. At this point, no one has been proven guilty of anything. But that hasn’t stopped the circus. Step down! Guilty! Off with their heads! Schemer! Dilly Dilly to the Pit of Misery with you! Points of order to consider. When on the […]

Joe HendersonFebruary 9, 2018

As she prepares to leave the Hillsborough County School Board after 12 often-tumultuous years when her term expires in November, April Griffin deserves to be remembered as one of the most impactful public servants ever in Hillsborough County. That’s a bold statement, yes. I stand by it though because it is true whether you liked […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 9, 2018

Hundreds of billions in spending brings bipartisanship They thought they had a deal. Senate negotiators crafted a massive two-year spending blueprint that significantly raised both military and domestic spending. Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson was feeling good. He was touting the parts that included $2.36 billion for Florida citrus growers and other farmers, along with $2.7 […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 9, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. Good Friday morning. This is an Olympic-sized edition of Sunburn, so let’s get right to it. — SITUATIONAL AWARENESS — — @AGGancarski: This @RandPaul filibuster is the first aspirational thing I’ve heard from Republicans […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 9, 2018

In 2015, A.G. Gancarski coined a phrase: “Drive the narrative, or it drives you.” It came as a response to Alvin Brown’s failure to message efficiently in his mayoral election loss to current Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry. This axiom applies to politics up and down the ballot, from city council races to the presidency. Someone […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 8, 2018

Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) was created to foster an economic climate in Florida conducive to the growth, development and welfare of industry, business and the people of the state, which is why we are proud to be one of the 30 statewide organizations that make up the Sadowski Coalition. Fully funding our affordable housing […]

Emails & Opinions
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Joe Henderson: Public’s bill for Tampa Bay Rays stadium? How about zero?

Annual percentage rates: A bogus measure of short-term lending

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics 2.12.18

Takeaways from Tallahassee — ‘Terrible ten’

Blake Dowling: FBI gets busy in Tallahassee

Joe Henderson: April Griffin’s impact on Hillsborough schools has been immense

The Delegation for 2.9.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 2.9.18

Jacksonville Bold for 2.9.18 — Drive, or be driven

Brewster Bevis: Affordable housing good for Florida business, economy