Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschNovember 15, 2017

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Steve Andrews could be just a little more helpful. Andrews, the Tallahassee-based defense attorney, is representing Jack Latvala against allegations of sexual harassment. Recently, he claimed a desire to work with the Florida Senate’s lead investigator, attorney Gail Holtzman of Tampa, to prevent any potential conflicts of interest in Latvala’s case. “We want to work […]

Peter SchorschNovember 15, 2017

There’s nothing more aggravating than seeing the Legislature finally do the right thing, only to see local authorities attempt to undermine that progress. Take, for instance, the maddening example of Florida airports and the extra fees they tack on when travelers try to leave the airport property. Since the Legislature passed uniform regulations for ridesharing […]

Guest AuthorNovember 15, 2017

There are many actions each of us can take to reduce our environmental impact and support a clean community. One of the easiest actions to take every day is to recycle. That’s why the Florida Recycling Partnership invites all Floridians to join us when we host Florida Recycles Day Wednesday, Nov. 15 beginning at 9 […]

Peter SchorschNovember 15, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Wasn’t yesterday nice? Why was it so nice? Because for the first time in nearly three weeks, there wasn’t a new report about a lawmaker having an affair … or a lawmaker putting his […]

Peter SchorschNovember 14, 2017

I do not know any of identities of the six women who have accused state Senator Jack Latvala of sexual harassment. And, to be frank, I don’t want to know who they are until they are ready to come forward. That’s their privilege. Because what’s been lost in all of the discussion about procedures and […]

Joe HendersonNovember 14, 2017

The words American Exceptionalism are generally accepted to mean the good ol’ USA stands alone among the nations of the world. Supporters say that is a good thing, and for the most part that is true. The freedoms we take for granted here aren’t available in many other corners of the planet. But, alas, those […]

Peter SchorschNovember 14, 2017

High stakes tax reform back on center stage on Capitol Hill The effort to pass a tax reform bill by Thanksgiving continues this week on Capitol Hill. Last week the House Ways and Means Committee approved the Republican plan and sent it to the House floor for a possible vote this week. In the Senate, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 14, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. The increasingly ugly Roy Moore train wreck in Alabama poses quite the sticky wicket for elected Republicans in Tallahassee, particularly those running for higher office, and most specifically for House Speaker Richard Corcoran. Moore’s situation […]

Peter SchorschNovember 13, 2017

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Gov. Rick Scott said he’ll propose $178 million to support active military, veterans and their families in Florida as part of his 2018-2019 recommended budget. The attorney representing a woman who filed a sexual harassment complaint against Sen. Jack Latvala said […]

Peter SchorschNovember 13, 2017

The increasingly ugly Roy Moore train wreck in Alabama poses quite a dilemma for elected Republicans in Tallahassee, particularly those running for higher office, most specifically for House Speaker Richard Corcoran. Moore’s situation is one horn of that dilemma. The other horn is the pickle in which Senator Jack Latvala finds himself. There are obvious […]

Emails & Opinions
Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Steve Andrews’ dismissive ‘girls’ quip isn’t helping Jack Latvala’s case

Ridesharing legislation is bringing us to the future, so why are airports still stuck in the past?

Keyna Cory: What have you recycled today?

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 11.15.17

Why is the lawyer for Jack Latvala’s accuser leaving so many breadcrumbs?

Joe Henderson: American Exceptionalism not good in this case

The Delegation for 11.14.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 11.14.17

Sixty Days for 11.13.17 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Florida Republicans should be careful of comparisons of Jack Latvala, Roy Moore cases