Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschSeptember 21, 2017

Repeal and replace: It’s back! While most of the Florida delegation is busy helping constituents deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, a common issue is arising from the ashes. Whether one wishes to call it Son of Trumpcare, Repeal and Replace 2.0, or Obamacare-lite, one thing is sure: It’s back and appears to be […]

Blake DowlingSeptember 21, 2017

For the next threat, both our state and nation are constantly sleeping with one eye open. The threat landscape consists of digital, cultural, and of course good old Mother Nature. At the top of the list: hurricanes, terrorism, human trafficking, and even the current opioid epidemic in Florida. Tech Industry leaders and our government are […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 20, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Today’s news in the world of Tallahassee lobbying: A big ‘get,’ and a new practice opens. Joe McCann, a former House Democratic Office staff director, has joined the Pittman Law Group as Senior Policy Director, the firm announced Wednesday. McCann […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 20, 2017

Last November, Florida voters revolutionized the way patients with debilitating diseases can pursue their road to recovery. Following passage of Amendment 2, the Florida Constitution now allows licensed physicians to administer cannabis-derived medicines to individuals who suffer from a number of significant medical conditions. In just a few short weeks, the Florida Department of Health […]

Joe HendersonSeptember 20, 2017

I always suspected Joe Maddon, a smart man, wanted the chance to say out loud that the Tampa Bay Rays new stadium should be built in Tampa. Well, he got his chance Tuesday when he came to St. Pete as manager of the Chicago Cubs. He didn’t hold back. The Tampa Bay Times reported Maddon […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 20, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Joe Henderson, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. House Speaker Richard Corcoran has taken the first step to improve Florida’s hurricane readiness, and it sounds like a good one.

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Bob Ehrhardt, now a senior attorney for the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, will become the state’s top gambling regulator, sources told Florida Politics Tuesday afternoon. Ehrhardt would replace Tony Glover as head of the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering. […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 19, 2017

It is the height of a highly destructive hurricane season in the United States. The devastation of Harvey in Texas and Louisiana caused nearly 300,000 customers to lose electricity service, and Hurricane Irma has cut service to millions of people. Soon, winter storms will bring wind and snow to much of the country. Anxious people everywhere worry about […]

Joe HendersonSeptember 19, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran has taken the first step to improve Florida’s hurricane readiness, and it sounds like a good one. He is convening the bipartisan Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedness to study what steps the state should take to prepare in the future for mega-storms like Hurricane Irma. Excellent idea. We’re all going […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2017

Florida native and country music artist Jake Owen is helping relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Irma, Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday. “Jake reached out to the governor to find out the best way to help people in his home state who have been affected by Hurricane Irma,” according to a press release. “The result […]

Emails & Opinions

The Delegation for 9.21.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Blake Dowling: Tech and the next threat

Last Call for 9.20.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sterling Crockett: For one company, medical cannabis is personal

Joe Henderson: Maddon is right; build Rays stadium in Tampa

Sunburn for 9.20.17 – The politics of recovery

Last Call for 9.19.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Theodore Kury: Should power lines go underground?

Joe Henderson: Corcoran’s big move for hurricane readiness

Jake Owen pitches in after Irma