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Peter SchorschAugust 31, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot State Sen. Lauren Book, the parents of Florida salute you for your commitment to public potty equality for tots. Book, a Plantation Democrat and new mother of twins, has filed legislation encouraging the state’s restaurants to install baby changing tables. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 30, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Good news for a change out of Tallahassee: AFSCME Florida, the public workers’ union, today announced a $5,000 donation to help those hurt by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana. “The donation to the non-profit AFSCME Fallen Heroes Fund […]

Peter SchorschAugust 28, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot There was no news for Attorney General Pam Bondi Monday, as a Tallahassee judge heard argument but didn’t immediately rule on her motion to toss out a lawsuit against her. She’s been accused of improperly forcing businesses to donate millions […]

Peter SchorschAugust 24, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot We almost forgot to wish a happy birthday to Kim McDougal, Gov. Rick Scott’s former chief of staff, and now GrayRobinson’s Senior Director of Government Affairs. McDougal’s been busy lining up clients, according to lobbying registration records, with an emphasis […]

Jim RosicaAugust 24, 2017

Speaker Richard Corcoran says “we are right” about the House of Representatives’ demand for a jury trial in a dispute between the owners of a Tallahassee office complex and several state agencies who bolted on the master lease. As detailed in Wednesday night’s “Last Call,” the House intervened in the pending lawsuit by Northwood Associates, owners of […]

Peter SchorschAugust 23, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Florida House has thrown down the gauntlet in a dispute between owners of a Tallahassee office complex and several state agencies who bolted on the master lease. The House, listed as an “intervenor-defendant,” has filed a demand for a […]

Peter SchorschAugust 22, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shots Former Florida state Sen. Greg Evers died in a car crash near his Baker home. He was 62. According to a statement from family representative Sarah Bascom, Evers was involved in a single car accident Monday night. The family is asking […]

Peter SchorschAugust 21, 2017

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot “Trump’s isolation grows,” crows the headline on The Hill’s article, but the president’s favorite Florida lobbyist is standing by his man. Brian Ballard told the newspaper last week he didn’t “think the president is isolated from the (Republican) Party.” Trump […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shots ICYMI today: On Twitter and in a Medium blog post, Tallahassee PR man Kevin Cate (or “communications savant,” as we call him) took apart the case for keeping a Confederate memorial in front of the old Capitol. The heretofore little-paid-attention-to […]

Peter SchorschAugust 16, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot If you’re looking for criticism of Donald Trump’s reaction to the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, don’t look to Gov. Rick Scott or Attorney General Pam Bondi. Both have been steadfast supporters of the president. “Trump yesterday revived his initial claim […]

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Richard Corcoran: House is ‘right’ in office complex suit

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