Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A National Rifle Association lobbyist wants ousted Sen. Jack Latvala to give some of his millions in leftover campaign funds to children with disabilities. “I am not asking for money for bicycles, Nintendo Switch or PS4 game consoles … I […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 3, 2018

Dear Senator Latvala, In view of the massive amount of campaign funds in your possession, which can be disbursed for qualified charitable purposes at your discretion, I ask for your consideration on behalf of children with learning disabilities. Financial contributions to improve educational opportunities for children with learning disabilities, specifically dyslexia, is critically important to […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2018

Congress returns facing monster agenda Congress returns today following the Christmas recess. Whether the cold weather or a daunting agenda is the most depressing, some members may wish they could have stayed home longer. A full “to-do” list confronts them as they resume arguing on any possible solutions those issues. With an election year looming, […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 3, 2018

As we kick off 2018, a message to Florida lawmakers: Don’t quit while you’re ahead. Last year, our legislators kept many New Year’s resolutions: trimming the fat from the state budget, making sure taxpayers kept more of their hard-earned money and expanding educational opportunity for children across the state. This Session, there are several legislative […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. First in Sunburn — Ronald A. Brisé, the former state utility regulator denied a third term by Gov. Rick Scott, now is joining the Gunster law firm as a government affairs consultant. The news […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 2, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Miami Herald’s Carol Marbin Miller and former Herald reporter Audra D.S. Burch have won the First Amendment Foundation‘s inaugural Lucy Morgan Award for Open Government Reporting for their series, “Fight Club: Dark secrets of Florida juvenile justice.” “Miller and […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 2, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. No resolutions from us; instead let’s get Sunburn back up and running with some good news about some great people… “Personnel note: McGuireWoods Consulting opens new Tallahassee office” via Florida Politics – These three […]

Darryl PaulsonDecember 29, 2017

Forget the talk about Democrats picking up Congressional seats in 2018. If Democrats don’t take control of the House, it will prove that Democrats are either inept, or God has intervened for the Republicans. Almost every political indicator going into the 2018 election favors the Democrats. Midterms: The party occupying the White House has lost seats […]

Peter SchorschDecember 29, 2017

Closing the book on 2017, among the most notable political battles centered on Lake Okeechobee water issues. While lawmakers reached a compromise earlier in the year, this food fight may be far from over. Last Session, environmental activists, working with Senate President Joe Negron, hammered out a bill that (at one point) called for buying […]

Peter SchorschDecember 28, 2017

Florida and Airbnb are making an excellent pair, as a new report shows users of the global vacation rental website had a significant role in the state’s record-setting tourism year. In 2017, nearly 40,000 Florida Airbnb hosts earned a combined $450 million from approximately 2.7 million guests, according to company figures released Thursday. That is […]

Emails & Opinions

Last Call for 1.3.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Marion Hammer: An open letter to Senator Jack Latvala

The Delegation for 1.3.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Chris Hudson: This Legislative Session, Floridians have much to be enthusiastic about

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 1.3.18

Last Call for 1.2.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn for 1.2.18 – Happy New Year!

Darryl Paulson: Democratic tsunami is coming

Never satisfied, environmentalists should just take the win for Lake O reservoir

Airbnb a key player in record-setting year of Florida tourism