Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

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. […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 8, 2018

Screen-Shot-2018-02-08-at-2.14.28-PM.png

As owners of the state’s dog and horse tracks fret over a legislative deal this year, House Speaker Richard Corcoran on Thursday didn’t back down from his position that there be “an absolute contraction” of gambling in the state. But he also didn’t make clear what a “contraction” actually looks like, and whether that could […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 8, 2018

Lawmakers, take note: More than three-quarters of likely Florida voters favor a proposed state constitutional amendment “that would require voter approval to authorize casino gambling in the state,” according to poll results released Thursday. A ballot question will be before voters in November as Amendment 3, or the Voter Control of Gambling amendment. “When initially asked […]

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 […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 2018

Let me offer some short, free and subtle (ahem) advice to our friends, The Seminole Tribe of Florida. Go easy. Our man in Tallahassee, Jim Rosica, reported this week that the Tribe’s lawyer “said his client is offended over gambling that violates its exclusive agreement with the state.” They won’t agree to a new Seminole […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 7, 2018

The House Democratic Caucus on Wednesday decided to oppose a bill it calls an “attack on … public education.” The “caucus position” against the measure (HB 7055) came during a meeting before the afternoon floor session where House members are discussing their version of the state budget for 2017-18. The education bill, among other things, would […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Tuesday evening. Senators considered deleting Confederate holidays, and gambling legislation may come up ‘snake eyes’ this year. Sixty Days can’t say it ‘knows what your cards are by the way you hold your eyes.’ Here’s your evening rundown. Fold ‘em? […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 6, 2018

The Senate’s point man on gambling issues Tuesday said he sees “a way forward” on a grand gambling bargain—but also suggested lawmakers may have to fold ’em and walk away. Senate President-designate Bill Galvano, a Bradenton Republican, is representing his chamber as he and House Speaker-designate Jose Oliva try to land a comprehensive gambling bill that’s eluded […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Monday evening. There were few to no answers on medical marijuana, and activists talked about income inequality in the Capitol. Sixty Days wants a chicken in every pot … and we’re not mixing metaphors. Here’s your evening rundown. Marijuana muffled: […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2018

Screen-Shot-2018-02-05-at-3.00.38-PM.png

The state’s largest teachers union is airing a digital ad opposing a major education bill in the Florida House. The Florida Education Association’s anger is linked to HB 7055, a “conforming” measure sponsored by Miami Republican Michael Bileca and backed by House Speaker Richard Corcoran. The bill includes a number of provisions that FEA opposes, including a voucher program […]

Tag: 2018 Legislative Session

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

On Richard Corcoran, gambling and third-graders

Poll: 76 percent support constitutional amendment on gambling

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

Maybe it’s time for the Seminole Tribe to make a deal

House Democrats unite against contentious education bill

Sixty Days for 2.6.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Bill Galvano hopeful—but not betting—on gambling resolution

Sixty Days for 2.5.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Teachers’ union joins swamp-draining chorus with new ad targeting Richard Corcoran