by Karen Murphy | May 17, 2021
The Florida Seminole Tribe had agreed to remove language in the 2021 Gaming Compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida that would require the state and the Tribe to “engage in good faith negotiations” within 36 months “to consider an...
by Jordan Kirkland | May 17, 2021
Florida lawmakers are set to reconvene at the State Capitol this week to consider last month’s gaming deal struck between Florida and the Seminole Tribe. Officials are making the trip back to Tallahassee, holding a special session just two weeks after the 2021...
by Brian Burgess | May 16, 2021
Every weekend, we take a look at the news stories shaping the conversations in Florida’s business, policy and political worlds. Here’s this weekend’s Capitolist wrap-up, which we call “The Wrap.” In the year 2051, we’ll have flying cars and still have a year...
by Jordan Kirkland | May 13, 2021
With the legislature set to reconvene next week to hash out a landmark gaming compact, the Florida Seminole Tribe dropped a new ad touting “trust” with Florida voters and the job creating potential of the proposed gambling agreement. The 30-second spot,...
by Karen Murphy | May 12, 2021
A new poll commissioned by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA), in cooperation with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, shows that likely Florida voters overwhelmingly support the new Gaming Compact by more than three to one, with 62 percent in favor and...
by Brian Burgess | May 9, 2021
Every weekend, we take a look at the news stories shaping the conversations in Florida’s business, policy and political worlds. Here’s this weekend’s Capitolist wrap-up, which we call “The Wrap.” Lawmakers may snap the ball, but will the courts yank it away before...