Peter SchorschJuly 3, 2019
15min370
When campaign finance reports drop next week, there'll be a plethora of numbers to dissect.
Tag: Rep. Matt Gaetz
Peter SchorschJuly 3, 2019
Jim RosicaMarch 10, 2016
2min632
State Sen. Don Gaetz said Thursday he did not know whether his son Matt is running for Congress but said he’d “be a great congressman.” FloridaPolitics.com caught up with the Niceville Republican after Thursday’s Senate floor session. Earlier in the day, the site reported that Matt Gaetz, now a sitting state representative, is considering a […]
Peter SchorschMarch 10, 2016
3min753
State Rep. Matt Gaetz, the conservative firebrand from northwest Florida, is aggressively exploring a run for Congress, three sources with deep ties to the Panhandle tell Florida Politics. Gaetz, a Fort Walton Beach Republican, is eyeing the 1st Congressional District seat now held by U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller. The eight-term Florida Republican on Thursday announced […]
Guest AuthorMarch 1, 20165min219
The organizing principle of my public service is Constitutional liberty. If government constrains itself to the Constitution, free markets, free enterprise and free people can thrive. Otherwise, we get catastrophic consequences like Obamacare, lawless executive orders and a government that (often corruptly) picks winners and losers. In a world of uncertainty, the Second Amendment to […]
Phil AmmannFebruary 14, 20165min198
The sharing economy is here to stay and is no doubt flourishing. From Airbnb to ridesharing, it is an exciting time for consumers as new products and services continue to enter the marketplace. Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft, brought a new way of getting around town not just in Florida, but […]
Guest AuthorDecember 28, 2015
4min178
Over the past few months, fantasy sports has been in local, state and national news almost daily. What started out as an effort to educate Floridians about the fantasy sports landscape in the Sunshine State has now turned into a battle for survival for an upstart industry. Onlookers have posed important questions about the fantasy […]
Guest AuthorDecember 27, 20154min296
Over the past few months, fantasy sports has been in local, state and national news almost daily. What started out as an effort to educate Floridians about the fantasy sports landscape in the Sunshine State has now turned into a battle for survival for an upstart industry. Onlookers have posed important questions about the fantasy […]
Peter SchorschNovember 12, 20155min276
You cannot turn on the television without seeing an ad for daily fantasy sports players DraftKings or FanDuel. That’s because the interest in daily fantasy sports is at stratospheric levels. Fantasy sports is as popular as Buffalo wings and cold beer. A report in Fortune shows that 57 million North Americans are betting $465 a […]
Guest AuthorMay 13, 20148min210
Here’s a quick quiz: the Charlotte’s Web bill that the Legislature passed in the last days of the session is: a) An avalanche b) A “Pandora’s box” c) The first step to legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida d) A harbinger of a vast industry that will let thousands of starry-eyed investors make a ton of […]
Guest AuthorMarch 17, 20146min458
We all want our loved ones to get the very best care when they no longer can live on their own and instead need the care that only a nursing home can provide. This year, Florida has the opportunity to pass legislation that helps accomplish just that. The Legislature is considering a bill that would protect resources needed for resident […]