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Ana CeballosNovember 28, 2017

As Uber faces regulatory scrutiny over a massive data breach that impacted the information of 57 million people worldwide, it maintains one of the largest lobbying footprints in Florida. Along with its two in-house lobbyists, Stephanie Smith and Cesar Fernandez, the company retains six firms and spent up to $392,993 in the first two quarters of this […]

Ana CeballosNovember 28, 2017

While the state Capitol in recent weeks has been beset by sex scandals, records show that the state has a 30-year history of settling sexual harassment claims, costing taxpayers more than $11 million. The state has agreed to resolve more than 300 claims with an overwhelming proportion taking place in the Department of Corrections, followed […]

Peter SchorschNovember 27, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A requirement to use a contentious employment verification system, one that critics say is riddled with inaccuracies, will be considered to become part of the state constitution. On Tuesday, the General Provisions Committee of the Constitution Revision Commission will consider […]

Ana CeballosNovember 27, 2017

The end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program could come as soon as March, and as that deadline looms, proponents of the Obama-era program say its demise could mean a $1.5 billion blow to Florida’s economy. If Congress does not pass a replacement for DACA by March — a top priority for Democrats […]

Peter SchorschNovember 21, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot If at first you don’t succeed, keep trying until something blows up. And that’s the best you’ll get for a clever lede on a Thanksgiving-week story about another fireworks law reform bill being filed in the Florida Legislature. Rep. Jamie […]

Peter SchorschNovember 20, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A Tallahassee judge tomorrow will consider a challenge to a 2015 state law requiring women to wait 24 hours before they can have an abortion. The law already has been indefinitely suspended by the state’s Supreme Court. Opponents have said […]

Ana CeballosNovember 20, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday a state tourism record, attributing it in part to the “aggressive marketing efforts” of VISIT FLORIDA, which has been entangled in a political fight for its existence, largely funded by taxpayers. Scott said the state welcomed 88.2 million tourists in the first nine months of the year, which is a […]

Peter SchorschNovember 16, 2017

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Senate President Joe Negron has hired the GrayRobinson law firm to represent the chamber in the investigation into the sexual harassment claims against Sen. Jack Latvala. In a related story, a lawyer for one of the accusers said state Reps. Chris […]

Peter SchorschNovember 15, 2017

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 A Florida court sided with Gov. Rick Scott that emergency generator rules for elder care facilities can stay in effect while they are in the appeals process. Meanwhile, South Florida Democrats are aiming to improve nursing homes by encouraging greater use […]

Ana CeballosNovember 15, 2017

Some Florida lawmakers say that seeing the positive impact of criminal justice reform efforts in other states has given them new impetus to push for measures that aim to reduce the state’s prison population by giving sentences that “fit a just result.” The early bipartisan undertaking to reform the state’s criminal justice system — an […]

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Under the national spotlight, a look at Uber’s Florida lobbying team

State settles $11M in sexual harassment claims over three decades

Last Call for 11.27.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

DACA’s economic hit to Florida looms large, proponents say

Last Call for 11.21.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Last Call for 11.20.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Visit Florida reports record nine-month tourism numbers

Sixty Days for 11.16.17 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Sixty Days for 11.15.17 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Lawmakers champion efforts to reform criminal justice system