Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2017

Beth Matuga, the Democratic operative who left the Florida Democratic Party’s Senate Victory arm to work for Gwen Graham, is no longer part of the north Florida Democrat’s gubernatorial efforts. Graham launched her bid for the Governor’s Mansion in Miami Lakes on Tuesday. “We are thankful for Beth’s role in helping set up Our Florida PC and […]

Guest AuthorMay 3, 2017

As the president of a multifacility company with arguably the highest quality rating in the State of Florida, I feel compelled to respond to the misguided comments about the proposed Prospective Payment System (PPS). The current proposal, for the first time in Florida Medicaid history, will create a true incentive for long-term care centers to provide higher quality care to our residents. The current system of reimbursement […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2017

“Nobody roots for Goliath.” The immortal words of Wilt Chamberlin were on my mind Monday after Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam (at long last) announced that he is running for Florida governor. Chamberlain, the All-World center and only NBA player to ever score 100 points in a game, was talking about the belief that he did […]

Joe HendersonMay 3, 2017

While it’s clear what Gov. Rick Scott hopes to accomplish with his barnstorming tour of the state over the next few days, it almost certainly won’t make any difference. He calls it the “Fighting For Florida’s Future” tour because he wants to fully fund Enterprise Florida so it can continue providing $85 million in taxpayer […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2017

Much has been made about the increase in K-12 funding, but a deeper dive into the numbers shows an actual cut in base student allocations. Overall, the increase in total funds for K-12 FEFP funding in FY 2017-2018 budget is $241,293,414 or 1.2%. These dollars fund an additional 23,919 students who will be entering Florida’s […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. — SNAKE EYES: 2017 GAMBLING BILL DEAD — With Tuesday’s death of this year’s gambling bill, reporters got to write the same story they did last year, and the year before that, and […]

Guest AuthorMay 2, 2017

Facing yet another drug overdose epidemic, the Florida Legislature has an opportunity to move the needle in the right policy direction — finally. As members of the Florida House and Senate are poised to pass new criminal violations, this time for trafficking in fentanyl and synthetic drugs, the heat is on to include policies that […]

Guest AuthorMay 2, 2017

Florida must invest in smart cities that support entrepreneurs. We are the third largest state in the United States, yet rank 34th in innovation according to a 2016 Bloomberg study. Simply put, that is not what leadership looks like. It is not enough to just prepare for the next wave of technology. We need to […]

Peter SchorschMay 2, 2017

Set controls for the Wayback Machine to 2013, when the race (such as it was) to be Florida’s governor was taking shape. Incumbent Republican Rick Scott was still battling the perception that he was one of the least popular governors in the country. And Republican-turned-Independent-turned Democrat Charlie Crist was, to put it discreetly, an uninspiring […]

Peter SchorschMay 2, 2017

For much of the past century, the first 100 days of a new presidency has become a traditional benchmark for success, a standard first set by Democrat Franklin Delano Roosevelt. With Republican Donald Trump’s administration, the first three months were — according to many — a mixed bag, at best. Similarly, the Florida Democratic Party is […]

Emails & Opinions

There’s already a staff shake-up in Gwen Graham’s gubernatorial bid

Jamey Richardson: Proposed nursing home reimbursement plan will make Florida senior care even better

Please don’t go there, Adam Putnam

Joe Henderson: While Rick Scott goes on tour to plead his case, Richard Corcoran keeps piling up wins

Hmmm… does budget proposal boost – or cut – student funding?

Sunburn for 5.3.17 – Snake eyes for gambling bill; Session heads to overtime; Lake O, homestead exemption head to Gov.; Gwen Graham hearts Florida; Consumer sentiment dips

Jason Pye, Sal Nuzzo: Mandatory minimum reform needed in overdose epidemic

Lucas Lindsey: Private, public partnership necessary to make ‘smart cities’ possible

Joe Henderson: Stock up on popcorn because the governor’s race is getting real

Florida Democrats jump on 100-day bandwagon, outline list of initial ‘successes’