Emails & Opinions

Guest AuthorAugust 16, 2017

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A mayor who received $84,529 from a side job paid for by taxpayers. A grand jury report stating that government officials were “spending large amounts of taxpayer dollars on what appeared to be pet projects of elected officials.” An inspector general’s report finding over $2 million in questionable expenditures and political cronyism involving a city commissioner. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 16, 2017

Even the latest tragedy cannot bring Americans closer together The schism between Americans grew a bit wider over the weekend. A white supremacist fueled by hate tried to kill a group supporting the removal of Confederate statues. Sadly, he managed to end the life of one victim. In an act that should unite our elected officials and […]

Peter SchorschAugust 16, 2017

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

Peter SchorschAugust 16, 2017

The official entry of Republican state Sen. Jack Latvala into the race for governor is welcome news to those hoping someone would come along to give them a reason not to cover their ears during the upcoming campaign. I think they just got their guy. Whether his candidacy will attract enough support to grab his […]

Peter SchorschAugust 15, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shots Robert “Bobby O” Olszewski emerged Tuesday evening from what has been a rough-and-tumble primary to be the Republicans’ likeliest nominee for the Oct. 10 special election to fill the open seat in Florida’s House District 44. Early voting and mail-in […]

Peter SchorschAugust 15, 2017

Last week, the Trump administration approved Florida’s request for the long-anticipated Medicaid 1115 waiver. The waiver increases funding in the Low Income Pool to $1.5 billion, which will help cover the costs of uncompensated care in our state. Tucked into that significant budget is a comparatively small – but incredibly important – budget crumb of […]

Peter SchorschAugust 15, 2017

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

Peter SchorschAugust 14, 2017

A prime-time look at what’s going down in Florida politics. — First Shot — Now that Gov. Scott has announced his 2018 campaign for U.S. Senate … er, um, disclosed his plan for a constitutional amendment on tax increases, the questions have started on what it really means. The Naples Republican “will propose an amendment […]

Joe HendersonAugust 14, 2017

Sometimes you just have to get away, and for the last month or so I tried to do just that. I really did. I went to the U.S. Virgin Islands to watch my oldest son get married, and I highly recommend the island of St. John to anyone considering a Caribbean trip. It’s the place […]

Peter SchorschAugust 14, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. There are many lessons to be learned from what took place over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, where a car plowed into a group of anti-racist counter-protesters. As it applies to Florida politics (which is […]

Emails & Opinions
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Richard Corcoran: Why community redevelopment agencies have to go

The Delegation for 8.16.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Sunburn for 8.16.17 – Jack Latvala hits the trail; Jimmy Patronis to consider hitting the trail; Bobby O. wins on the trail; Joe Negron blazes a trail; Bill Montford leaves a trail; Happy trails, Carol Gentry

Joe Henderson: Jack Latvala will bring a sensible GOP voice to a shrill campaign for governor

Last Call for 8.15.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Tear down AHCA’s roadblocks to health centers’ delivery of quality care

Sunburn for 8.15.17 – Election Day in HD 44; Nat’l GOP slams Bill Nelson; Rick Scott’s 2018 tax plan; 2nd Dem enters Ag. Commish race; George Gainer takes a lickin’

Last Call — A prime-time look at what’s going down in Florida politics — 8.14.17

Joe Henderson: We’re heading for a defining showdown in the battle against hatred

Sunburn for 8.14.17 – Florida reacts to #Charlottesville; Jack Latvala makes it official; Francis Rooney snags some pythons; Pierce Schuessler joins MHD; Happy b’day, Jack Cory