Category: State & National News
ACLU responds to Scott’s address
Press Release: Today is the first day of the 2012 Florida Legislative Session. The following statement on the first day of session and Governor Scott’s…
State of State Address
The document that Governor’s Office sent out was all caps. I changed the case, but didn’t catch all the proper nouns. You will have to…
Gov. Scott pleads “Let’s Work Together”
Today, Gov. Rick Scott gives his State of the State address. According to his press office, Scott will convey a theme of cooperation to illustrate…
Video: Newt calls Mitt a liar
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich tells Bob Schieffer and Norah O’Donnell that opponent Mitt Romney is a “liar,” but he would still support him over…
Irish bookies give edge to Romney
Irish betting company Paddy Power have made Mitt Romney the favourite for today’s Iowa caucus. The former Massachusetts governor is available at Evens with his…
Sexual assaults are up at military academies
Our military academies are supposedly educating our best and brightest young leaders. Honor and duty are paramount. A troubling report- 2010-2011 Annual Report on Sexual…
Daily News interviewed Scott, too
Before Gov. Rick Scott visited the House of Syltherin to be interviewed by the PNJ Deal Chickens (Did you notice how hard it rained when…
Video: PolitiFact names biggest lie of the year
The Pulitzer Prize-winning website Politi-Fact.com takes a look at what politicians say and determines how honest they are. Politi-Fact editor Bill Adair discusses the winner…
Lashbrook’s Attorney Stresses Innocence
Keith Lashbrook’s attorney is certain his client is innocent of accusations stemming from the Haitian orphanage the missionary oversaw. Children from the facility—and their state-side…
Voter registration lawsuit filed
Tallahassee, FL – Today attorneys for the League of Women Voters of Florida, Rock the Vote, and the Florida Public Interest Research Group Education Fund…
State lawmaker continue to screw with public education
Next to guns, the favorite target of lawmakers is public education. Every year Florida legislator tinker with what has to be taught in school—while still…
Federal Budget Infographic
The federal government’s budget deficit for fiscal year 2011 was $1.3 trillion; at 8.7% of gross domestic product (GDP 2011: $15 trillion)–which is the sum…
Miller endorses Connie Mack for U.S. Senate
Congressman Jeff Miller this morning held a press conference at Bartram Park to announce his support for fellow Congressman Connie Mack IV (R-Ft. Myers) for…
Escambia County loses in House redistricting
The proposed new Florida House districts have the new boundaries shifting with the population to the east. Matt “Baby” Gaetz loses south Santa Rosa County…
Bondi complies with drug test…for Daily Show
Attorney General Pam Bondi was ready when Comedy Central reporter Aasif Mandvi approached her after her press conference yesterday. “You supported the TANF drug test…
Gov. Scott’s Budget Message
Press Release: After months of traveling the state and listening to teachers, parents, students, small businesses owners and families, Governor Scott today unveiled a budget…
Lock-n-Load Evers and Baby Gaetz get pushback on ethanol repeal
Carrying the “water” for Big Oil can be difficult. It’s definitely not as popular has shilling for the NRA. State Sen. Greg Evers and Florida…
Garrett Walton named to Connie Mack campaign team
Local developer and attorney Garrett Walton has been named to the finance team for Connie Mack who is running for the GOP nomination to challenge…
Scott breaks own approval rating record
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is the least popular governor in the country. According Public Policy Polling, his popularity rating has sunk to a new low…
RESTORE Act Fines Could Provide Job Opportunities on Gulf Coast
The RESTORE Act would ensure that 80 percent of the fines from the BP oil spill last year would go to restore the Gulf region….
