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Peter SchorschDecember 8, 2018

This may come as a surprise, but state lawmakers don’t have an innate understanding of the legislative process. After all, subjects like bill drafting and budgeting don’t come easy — and they aren’t known to rile a political crowd during campaign season. Legislative leadership hopes to remedy this problem next week through a series of […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 5, 2018

Unprecedented highs and harrowing lows mark the past year at Florida State University. But the latter won’t weigh down the school, according to president John Thrasher, who spoke of a bittersweet 2018 and the time-tested resiliency of the institution during his fourth State of the University address on Wednesday. The former state Senator and House Speaker […]

Peter SchorschDecember 1, 2018

Takeaways from Tallahassee — New Mayor, new style There used to be 11 city-funded positions in the Tallahassee Mayor’s Office. But now that number is four (if you include the receptionist). Newly sworn-in Mayor John Dailey said he cut the seven positions — a mix of paid fellows and interns — because his new team […]

Staff ReportsNovember 17, 2018

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, […]

Jim RosicaNovember 3, 2018

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, also the Democratic nominee for Governor, said Friday’s mass shooting at a yoga studio “has no place in civilized society.” Gillum released a statement Saturday morning in response to the attack that claimed three lives, including the shooter’s. Five others were wounded, according to reports. “I am deeply appreciative of our law […]

Peter SchorschNovember 3, 2018

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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 […]

Staff ReportsNovember 3, 2018

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Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum said he was leaving the campaign trail and returning to the capital Friday night after news of a shooting in a yoga studio that claimed the lives of at least one victim and the gunman. “I’m deeply appreciative of law enforcement’s quick response to the shooting at the yoga facility in […]

Danny McAuliffeNovember 3, 2018

The chief legal adviser to the Federal Communications Commission believes it’s incumbent upon the panel to be humble in its regulatory approach. During Friday remarks before the Economic Club of Florida, FCC General Counsel Thomas Johnson said “humility” is essential in order to learn from prior failings and adapt to the ever-evolving communications-technology landscape. Above all else, […]

Ryan NicolNovember 1, 2018

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is pushing back against allegations he’s soft on crime, releasing a new ad where several sheriffs tout their support for Tallahassee’s “leadership mayor.” Gillum’s Republican opponent, Ron DeSantis, has hit Gillum over his city’s crime rates. Gillum has in turn pushed back. His new ad, titled “Oath,” details endorsements from […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 29, 2018

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Republican President Donald Trump is continuing his political assault on Andrew Gillum, the Democratic nominee in Florida’s race for Governor. The latest attack: Calling Gillum, the mayor of Tallahassee, a thief. In a tweet fired off Monday, the President praised Ron DeSantis, the Republican gubernatorial nominee (and Trump-backed candidate), while repeating his continued claim that Florida’s capital city […]

Tag: Tallahassee

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Never too old to learn

‘Tragedy and triumph’: FSU president John Thrasher reflects on 2018

Takeaways from Tallahassee — New mayor, new style

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Old he-coon reunion

Andrew Gillum on Tallahassee mass shooting: ‘Senseless violence’

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Planning pays off

Andrew Gillum heads back to Tallahassee after yoga studio shooting

FCC lawyer preaches ‘humility’ in regulation

Sheriffs ‘trust Andrew Gillum,’ new ad says

Donald Trump: Andrew Gillum ‘is a thief’