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 stressing FCAT and making it illegal for…
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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 of all income earned in the domestic…
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 the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, the…
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 and now has all of his District…
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 bill and I am just wondering if…
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 that reflects the issues and solutions most…
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 Rep. Matt Gaetz want repeal the state’s…
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 U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D). Here are…
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 – 26 percent.His greatest fall has been…
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. EDF Press Release  — The Clean Water…
Trending video: GOP Race Focuses on Romney and Gingrich
GOP Race Focuses on Romney and Gingrich With the implosion of Herman Cain’s campaign amid accusations of adultery and sexual harassment, the once-crowded 2012 Republican presidential field appears to be narrowing to…
Buzz: And he is coming to Pensacola
We keep hearing that GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is coming to Pensacola. Not sure if it will be in December, but definitely before Jan. primary.
Video: Gingrich says he will be nominee
Jake Tapper interviews presidential candidate as surging polls put him ahead. Source: ABC
Report: America – Not as Broke as You’d Think
By Les Coleman, Florida News Connection.. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The congressional “super-committee” failed to cut more than $1 trillion from the federal deficit. While the debate centered on drastic spending cuts that…
Legislation to Avert Unnecessary Fishing Closures Introduced by Nelson and Rubio
Press Release from the American Sport Fishing Association – With a December 31, deadline looming, support is surging for legislation to ensure that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine…
Raw Video: Perry Confuses Voting Age in N.H.
Speaking at Saint Anselm College on Tuesday, Rick Perry appealed to students who will be at least 21 before Election Day to vote for him. It turns out Perry didn’t know or…
Rubio wants you to pay more payroll taxes
St. Pete Times Buzz reports U.S. Senator Marco Rubio opposes an extension of the payroll tax cut. Last year, the Republicans demanded Pres. Obama extend the tax breaks for the rich. Apparently…
Plight of Homeless Children in Florida
Scott Pelley continues his “60 Minutes” report that looks at the plight of homeless children in Florida. Then, Jeff Glor talks to Beth Davalos, a child welfare advocate who runs Families in…
Gaetz committee delivers redistricting plan
Press release: Drawing on 157 redistricting maps submitted by citizens and on testimony by more than 1,600 people across the state, the Florida Senate today published proposed redistricting plans for congressional and…
Banks loaned $1.2 Trillion secretly in 2008 by Fed (pre-Obama)
Bloomberg Markets magazine reports in its January issue that the Federal Reserve gave U.S. banks secret loans that netted $13 billion of undisclosed income. The $1.2 trillion bailout in December of 2008—the…
