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Peter SchorschApril 25, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot There was no joy in the halls of the Capitol — or on Adams Street — as efforts to call a Special Session on gaming died Wednesday. Sources told Florida Politics, later confirmed by Senate President-designate Bill Galvano, that negotiations […]

Peter SchorschApril 24, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot It’s qualifying time. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Ken Detzner reminded officeholders and contenders about the qualifying period coming up for Congress (U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative), judges, and state attorney and public defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit in […]

Staff ReportsApril 24, 2018

‘Wave’ year or not, Nelson, Scott have work to do to maximize voter turnout Four years ago, Republican Gov. Rick Scott, seeking a second term, was up against former Gov. Charlie Crist. While Crist was running his first statewide campaign as a Democrat, Scott was still not a beloved figure even within his own party. Crist left […]

Scott PowersApril 24, 2018

The U.S. Department of Education will move forward with grants to schools in Florida and other states that took in children evacuees from Hurricanes Irma and Maria and then struggled with unexpected costs, U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy‘s office announced Tuesday. Under legislation Congress pushed through and approved in February, with Murphy’s backing, the department will […]

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Legislature had its say; now the work of addressing gun violence in schools will be tackled by a group of law enforcement professionals, school administrators, parents, and others. The first meeting of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 23, 2018

State-backed tourism campaigns are producing a healthy return on investment. Numbers released Monday from VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s public-private marketing agency, indicate that more Canadians are choosing to retreat to the Sunshine State for vacation stays. The uptick follows increased marketing efforts in the United States’ neighbor to the north. Overall visitation saw an increase […]

Staff ReportsApril 20, 2018

Energetic Democratic voters joined by energetic donors For months, talks of a Democratic blue wave in November continue to persist. While Election Day is still more than six months away, Democrats have reason to be optimistic, but Republicans have some reason to believe they can prevent a wipeout. Generic ballot polls continue to show Democrats […]

Peter SchorschApril 19, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A Special Session on gambling keeps inching toward reality, legislative and industry sources said Thursday. The day before, Gov. Rick Scott announced an agreement between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida that guarantees the Tribe will keeping sharing […]

Scott PowersApril 19, 2018

Brightline’s use of federal tax-exempt Private Activity Bonds, to build the privately owned and operated higher-speed passenger railroad that would connect Orlando to South Florida, was sharply criticized Thursday during a congressional hearing. Brightline, also known as All Aboard Florida, is planning to use $1.5 billion worth of the federally authorized bonds to pay for […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Revenue forecasters aren’t moved about the status of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s casino money. The Legislature’s chief economist on Wednesday said revenue forecasters won’t be changing their classification of the money the Tribe pays the state. Amy Baker and […]

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Last Call for 4.25.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

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Delegation for 4.24.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Feds to provide grants to schools enrolling hurricane evacuees

Last Call for 4.23.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Big in Canada: VISIT FLORIDA efforts correlate with increased visitation

Delegation for 4.20.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Last Call for 4.19.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Brightline’s financing challenged in congressional hearing

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