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Jac VerSteegDecember 14, 2015

The 2016 presidential race hasn’t had any official votes yet. But as things are shaping up for two candidates with Florida ties – Jeb Bush and Donald Trump – the contest already has bearing on at least two constitutional issues. They are whether contributing money to candidates is a form of protected free speech; and […]

Guest AuthorDecember 14, 2015

Right now, in Florida, there’s a debate over the future of onshore oil and gas activities and, more specifically, the use of high-pressure well stimulation techniques, such as hydraulic fracturing. During the course of this debate, there have been several common misconceptions surrounding the use of those advanced techniques and their effect on the environment, […]

Dominic CalabroDecember 14, 2015

While virtually every Floridian has interaction with state government, it’s easy for the average person to feel distanced from the political process of Tallahassee. It also can be easy for our elected leaders to feel distanced from their constituents if they don’t regularly hear from the voters. Every Floridian, though, has a unique opportunity to […]

Steve SchaleDecember 14, 2015

Most years, I spend a good chunk of my December talking to kids getting ready to graduate and young professionals looking to get into politics. It is one of the more enjoyable things I do. Of all the things I’m proud of in my career, the biggest achievement isn’t the wins or mentions, it’s seeing […]

Mitch PerryDecember 14, 2015

Gosh it’s hot out there. That’s what went through my mind this morning when I went running at 5 a.m. Seriously, this felt like the warmest morning yet of what has been a very warm December in the Tampa Bay area. Maybe it’s the El Niño affect, but this unseasonably warm winter weather isn’t relegated to […]

Guest AuthorDecember 13, 2015

Last week found Jesse Panuccio resigning as director of the state’s Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). Ya-a-a-wn, says the reader. Z-z-z-z, goes the reader. Pay attention! Pay attention! Here’s why: Newspapers and blogs have pronounced him a “trusted” adviser of Gov. Rick Scott. Upon his appointment as DEO leader in 2011, Scott was fulsome in […]

Marc YachtDecember 13, 2015

Generals understand the concept “Divide and Conquer.” On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln accepted the nomination to run for the Illinois U.S. Senate and stated that, “A house divided against itself shall not stand.” Jesus Christ gave similar oratory that can be found in the gospels of Matthew, Luke, and Mark. If ever there was […]

Steve SchaleDecember 13, 2015

Most years, I spend a good chunk of my December talking to kids getting ready to graduate and young professionals looking to get into politics. It is one of the more enjoyable things I do. Of all the things I’m proud of in my career, the biggest achievement isn’t the wins or mentions, it’s seeing […]

Phil AmmannDecember 13, 2015

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Saving money by hurting sick kids The state of Florida should not balance its budget on the backs of sick children. But that is exactly what state health officials have done since May, when they kicked about 9,000 children out of a […]

Peter SchorschDecember 12, 2015

Earlier this year, before the start of the 2015 regular Legislative Session, House Speaker Steve Crissafulli articulated a very clear and prescient position on the state’s approach toward gambling. Notably, he asked, “What do we get from the Seminole Gaming Compact and do we want to offer parity to pari-mutuels?’ As a seventh-generation Floridian, Crisafulli […]

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Jac VerSteeg: Picture Donald Trump at the head of an army

Brewster Bevis: Misconceptions surround hydraulic fracturing

Dominic M. Calabro: Floridians have historic opportunity to control their government

Steve Schale: Tis the season – for career advice

Mitch Perry Report for 12.14.15 – Warming up for a Tampa Bay Winter

Chris Timmons: JP done at DEO

Dr. Marc Yacht: To survive, America must close the “Great Divide”

Steven Schale: Tis the season – for career advice

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

Why does the Governor’s compact treat pari-mutuels outside of South Florida so poorly?