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Peter SchorschJanuary 24, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Wednesday evening. Distilleries may get a boost this Session, and lawmakers are looking at a half-mil to pare down the state’s clemency review backlog. Sixty Days says justice delayed is … well, you get it. Here’s your evening rundown. Fill […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 23, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Tuesday evening. An effort to give ex-cons back their voting rights made it onto the ballot, and Richard Corcoran is all snake-eyes when it come to gambling legislation. No matter, Sixty Days always rolls a winner. Here’s your evening rundown. […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 23, 2018

The House panel charged with handling gambling issues unanimously OK’d a bill to exempt fantasy sports play from state gambling regulation. The House Tourism and Gaming Control Subcommittee cleared the measure (HB 223) with little debate on Tuesday. One representative, Republican Randy Fine of Brevard County, voted for the bill despite his belief that fantasy sports play was […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 23, 2018

House Speaker Richard Corcoran won’t give an over-under for chances of success for comprehensive gambling legislation this Session. When asked at a Tuesday press conference, the Land O’ Lakes Republican said: “It’s somewhere between 1 percent and 99 percent certainty.” The House has long been averse to proposals that could be seen as expanding gambling. […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 22, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Monday evening. First, some outside-the-Tallahassee-bubble good news: “U.S. Senate leaders have reached an agreement to reopen the government,” the AP reported Monday afternoon. Shutdown, be gone. Sixty Days enjoys a good make-up session. Here’s your evening rundown. Taxing talks: The […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 18, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Thursday evening. No special election for you if you live in Senate District 16 or House District 33, but a school for people with autism could see a much needed infusion of dollars. Sixty Days loves it when a good […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 17, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Wednesday evening. A law, once featured on 60 Minutes, that’s a legacy of former CFO Jeff Atwater could be headed to the dustbin of history, and you might see a constitutional amendment on gambling on your 2018 ballot. Sixty Days […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 16, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Tuesday evening. In this edition, we talk to Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith about medical marijuana (he’s for it) and dog racing (against). We also highlight a lobbying registration for a great cause. In other news: Stormy weather: A House panel […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 16, 2018

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Legislation that would increase the benefits paid to the spouses of police and firefighters employed by the City of Tampa who lost their lives in the line of duty advanced in a House committee Tuesday. The bipartisan bill (HB 1139), sponsored by Tampa Republican Shawn Harrison and House Democratic Leader Janet Cruz, also of Tampa, authorizes the city […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 16, 2018

Conservative group Americans for Prosperity-Florida released its priority list for the 2018 Legislative Session, giving favorable marks to legislation that would cut “corporate welfare” and regulations and voicing strong opposition to proposals that would add new regulations or incentives silos. “We believe that Florida lawmakers have an unprecedented opportunity to push through policy objectives that […]

Tag: 2018 Legislative Session

Sixty Days for 1.24.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Sixty Days for 1.23.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Fantasy sports bill moves along in House

Richard Corcoran: No predictions on gambling legislation this year

Sixty Days for 1.22.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Sixty Days for 1.18.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Sixty Days for 1.17.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Sixty Days for 1.16.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Bill aims to help spouses of fallen Tampa first responders

Americans for Prosperity-Florida releases priority list for 2018 Legislative Session