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Peter SchorschMay 16, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Supporters of the proposed ban on greyhound racing have landed a top dog: Republican political consultant and lobbyist Marc Reichelderfer has joined the team. Reichelderfer, president of Landmarc Strategies, will serve as a Senior Advisor to the “Protect Dogs–Yes on […]

Peter SchorschMay 15, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Mosaic Fertilizer, the world’s largest phosphate mining company, announced it had won at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, affirming a judgment in its favor. The plaintiff, Rhonda Williams of Tampa, had sought over $60 million in damages from […]

Peter SchorschMay 14, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Plaintiffs in the lawsuit seeking to overturn Florida’s ban on smoking medical marijuana say the state’s arguments are “backward.” Their attorney, Jon Mills, last week filed an opposition to a motion for summary judgment, set to be heard before Wednesday’s […]

Peter SchorschMay 10, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Lawyers for the company behind “pre-reveal” games have requested oral argument in an appeal of a trial judge’s ruling that the games are illegal slots. The video game consoles found in bars look, play and pay out like slot machines, […]

Peter SchorschMay 9, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The battle over Amendment 13, the proposed state constitutional amendment to ban greyhound racing, has begun in earnest. A new campaign to get out the vote called “Protect Dogs-Yes on 13” announced Wednesday it is working with the nationally recognized […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot First on #FlaPol … Onlookers have been wondering for weeks when House Speaker Richard Corcoran would do the expected and put his name in the hat to be Florida’s next Governor. After millions raised and millions spent testing the water for a […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Oil prices have reached a new 2018 high, on the belief that President Donald Trump may pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, the AAA said Monday. Such a move would likely reinstate sanctions, resulting in reduced global supply and […]

Peter SchorschMay 3, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The state is challenging the “standing,” or right to sue, of plaintiffs now seeking to overturn the state’s ban on smoking medical marijuana. In a filing earlier this week, attorneys for Department of Health, which regulates the drug through its […]

Peter SchorschMay 2, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Florida Chamber Foundation will hold their second annual Florida Business Leaders’ Summit on Prosperity & Economic Opportunity in Orlando Thursday to discuss how Florida’s businesses can help pave the way toward prosperity for all Floridians. The event kicks off at […]

Peter SchorschMay 1, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A court has reinstated a ‘stay’ pending the appeal of a ‘home grow’ medical marijuana lawsuit filed by Tampa strip club mogul Joe Redner. The 1st District Court of Appeal (DCA), in a Tuesday order, reimposed an automatic delay of […]

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