Emails & Opinions

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 […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session: The Last 24 Good Thursday evening. The voter control of gambling amendment is polling boffo, and the state still hates offshore drilling. We’ll be honest: Sixty Days questions having to look at derricks as we head out to surf. Here’s your evening rundown. […]

Joe HendersonFebruary 8, 2018

If that was Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ idea of a joke, we can safely say he is no threat to take over for Jimmy Fallon as a late-night comedy star. Sessions was widely mocked for suggesting Wednesday in Tampa that people in need of pain relief might want to “switch to aspirin” instead of using […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Wednesday evening. The Legislature’s two chambers began discussing their respective versions of the state budget, and kids may be seeing “In God We Trust” in their schools. Heck, Sixty Days remembers singing “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee.” Here’s your evening […]

Emails & Opinions

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

Sixty Days for 2.8.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Joe Henderson: Jeff Sessions’ joke was lame but issue is not

Sixty Days for 2.7.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session