Category: State & National News
FRS one of top 5 state pension plans in the nation
The Florida Retirement System is one of the top five state pension systems in the nation, according to Robert Dezube of the Milliman consulting firm…
Herman Cain won vote with 9-9-9 plan
Former Godfather’s Pizza CEO Herman Cain surprised the Republican establishment with his 9-9-9 plan: 9% personal income tax, 9% corporate income tax and 9 percent…
Hasner wins straw poll for U.S. senate spot
Former House Majority Leader Adam Hasner scored a victory in a U.S. Senate straw poll at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Hasner carried 34 percent…
10 things learned from Florida’s Presidency 5 Conference
Yes, we know Herman Cain won the Florida straw poll, but did we learn from the Presidency 5 conference in Orlando. The St. Pete Times…
Mission Impossible: Unite U.S. Senate
The Washington Post has an article on Barry C. Black, the Senate’s chaplin. Best quote: “I don’t take it as any kind of litmus test…
Slippery assertions in GOP debate
St. Pete Times/AP fact-checks the GOP presidential debate held last night in Orlando, from Obama’s approval rating to who said what when. Read more.
New Q Poll: Only Romney can beat Obama in Florida
The latest poll by Quinnipiac University shows the real problem facing the GOP leadership. The candidate who wins the nomination may not be the best…
Scott setting his bills for 2012
Gov. Rick Scott has been working on his legislative package for 2012. The Sun-Sentinel obtained a document from the Governor’s Office that hows he is…
Gaetz targets higher education
On Monday, State Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) was approved by his colleagues to be the Florida Senate President for 2012-2014. The website Florida Current covered…
Obama can’t even have a beer without criticism
Marine corporal Dakota Meyer received last week the the Medal of Honor on Thursday, the highest award given to members of the armed services. When…
NYT: Evers’ law pandered to gun lobby
Who would have ever thought that State Sen. Greg Evers (R-Baker) would have legislation sponsored by him earn an editorial in the New York Times?…
Papa Gaetz named Florida Senate Prez 2013-14
State Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) will be officially designated Monday as Senate president for the 2013-14 legislative sessions. According to a recent press announcement, his…
New book shows dysfunctional White House
Washington Post reports that the book, “Confidence Men: Wall Street, Washington and the Education of a President,†by journalist Ron Suskind, “paints an unflattering portrait…
Go Fifth
State Republican party leaders want Florida to be the fifth presidential primary–behind Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina. The Republican National Committee set forth…
Lt. Gov. Carroll offers to help bring jobs to Pensacola
Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll visited Pensacola yesterday. She was honored at a reception at Jackson’s Steakhouse and later walked down Palafox to join in…
Bondi recovers $20.2 million
Press Release: Attorney General Pam Bondi announced today that Florida, together with Texas and New York local governments, has entered into a $70 million settlement…
Carville to POTUS: ‘Fire, Indict, Fight’
Democratic strategist James Carville delivered in an interview on CNN a message to President Barack Obama. “The time has come to demand a plan of…
New Book: Palin cheated, snorted…
Joe McGinniss’ new book, ‘The Rogue: Searching for the Real Sarah Palin,’ claims GOP presidential heartthrob had a fling with future NBA star Glen Rice,…
Drug possession law unconstitutional?
Circuit Judge Scott Brownell in Manatee County threw out 42 felony drug possession cases, ruling that Florida’s drug possession statute is unconstitutional. This comes on…
Judge blocks Evers gun law
Federal Judge Marcia Cooke blocked yesterday the implementation of Sen. Greg Evers’ new law (Firearm Owners’ Privacy Act) restricting the rights of doctors to obtain…
