Peter SchorschJanuary 12, 2019
41min672
Gov. DeSantis is hinting he’ll make swift changes to ongoing medical marijuana litigation.
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Peter SchorschJanuary 12, 2019Peter SchorschDecember 22, 2018
44min518
Tallahassee City Commissioners have their work cut out for them during the holidays. They’ll soon be sorting through candidates to replace suspended Commissioner Scott Maddox, who was recently indicted by a federal jury on public corruption charges. Time is of the essence, and everyone’s watching. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Saturday. Mayor […]
Peter SchorschDecember 15, 2018
45min565
With a new statewide gig at a regulatory agency, state Rep. Halsey Beshears is expected to soon vacate his House District 7 seat. It’s a fantastic opportunity for Beshears. But we’re hoping it’s not bad news for the constituents of the sprawling, 10-county district stretches across most of the counties hit hardest by Hurricane Michael. […]
Staff ReportsNovember 17, 2018
46min443
December 12 will mark twenty years since the passing of Florida’s former Democratic U.S. Senator and Governor Lawton Chiles. Yet, still to this day, the mark left on Sunshine State politics is very visible. Most Democrats will tell you he’s the best governor in modern Florida history. And Republicans aren’t quick to dispute. Supporters, staffers, […]
Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2018
44min331
Financially, Florida is equipped to weather the financial losses incurred by Hurricane Michael. That’s according to Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, who this week cited a recent analysis of the state’s financial resiliency from credit reporting agency Moody’s Investment Service. “The news from Moody’s Investors Service that Florida will not only weather Hurricane Michael, but […]
Peter SchorschOctober 27, 2018
42min454
They’re inexpensive, quick and ideal for short-distance trips — and they could be coming to a Florida city near you. Dockless scooters are the latest disruptions to the continually evolving transportation industry. But the two-wheeled rides — provided by companies like Bird and Lime — aren’t yet ready for a prime-time fight in the Legislature. […]
Peter SchorschOctober 20, 2018
43min670
The Forgotten Coast, coined for the swath of shore stretching Mexico Beach to St. Marks, suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Michael. But thanks in part to the efforts of two Tallahassee creatives, the region won’t be left behind. In the days following destruction, Jesse Taylor, a local graphic designer with Marketing for Change, teamed up […]
Peter SchorschSeptember 22, 2018
42min373
Brian Pitts, a perennial presence in the halls of the Legislature, has readied 11 bill proposals ahead of the 2019 Legislative Session. They cover a wide range of topics: Education, ethics, civil and criminal justice, and judicial reform. Pitts’ nonprofit Justice-2-Jesus this year is taking on a “controversial and aggressive bill package,” according to his website. The […]
Peter SchorschAugust 25, 2018
40min554
The work of the Constitution Revision Commission is under attack in the courts. And that’s fair, according to Brecht Heuchan, who led the CRC’s drafting process. “I’m not mad about the lawsuits,” he told us. “That’s what people do when they feel aggrieved.” But a new effort spawned this week encouraging Floridians to opt for […]
Peter SchorschAugust 18, 2018
43min413
Rick Wilson, the Tallahassee-based Republican operative whose moonshot to the spotlight accompanied his unwithering criticism of President Donald Trump, came home this week. His landing spot: The capital city’s Midtown Reader bookstore, to read from and discuss his new best-selling book, “Everything Trump Touches Dies.” “This process started a little bit as catharsis,” Wilson told […]