Reuters reports: Two drugs that produce a “meth-like” high and are being sold under the guise of “bath salts” would be banned as federally controlled substances under a bill unveiled by U.S….
Category: State & National News
Obamacare ruling expected today
Today, Judge Roger Vinson is expected to decide the constitutionality of the individual mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and 26…
Egypt on Fire
I received a link to this website from a colleague in the Middle East: “The people in Egypt are under governmental siege. Mubarak regime is banning Facebook, Twitter, and all other popular…
States with Smartest Kids
Every year, 4th and 8th graders are tested in reading and math, and some states produce far more top achievers than others. The Daily Beast ranks which states are acing, and which…
Scott names new head for DCF
Gov. Rick Scott has tapped David Wilkins to head Department of Children & Families. According to the Miami Herald, Wilkins is the finance chief of the Florida Baptist Children’s Home, “a private…
Two banks top Florida complaint list
St. Petersburg Times reports Bank of America and JPÂMorgan Chase accounted for a quarter of all bank complaints in Florida last year, with mortgage disputes by far the most common gripe statewide….
Arizona Shooting: Is talking now impossible?
“Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that,†Martin Luther King, Jr. In the effort to open up discussion as to how we move forward after Tucson shooting comes ironic…
Florida Association of Counties visits DC
Press Release: Last week Florida Association of Counties President-Elect Doug Smith (Martin County) and Executive Director Chris Holley met with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to discuss concerns over oil spill claims. While…
Evers has new gun bills, of course
State Senator Durell Peaden was known for introducing a new gun bill nearly every session. His successor Greg Evers, who was also heavily supported by the NRA, is doing the same with…
Tea Party claims Republican judge was the target
I got this press release from the Tea Party: Was The Republican Judge The Target? Why is the media covering up the intended target? Judge Rolls? Excerpt from UVa newsletter: Republican Judge…
Palin accuses media and political pundits of “blood libel” (video)
GOP presidential hopeful Sarah Palin accused critics of “blood libel” by blaming her rhetoric for contributing to the massacre in Tucson that killed six and wounded 14, including Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords….
Escambia still not approved for Race to Top grants
Press Release from Florida Department of Education: Five additional school districts have been awarded Race to the Top funds. This brings the total number of districts receiving full approval of their Race…
Political fallout from Arizona shooting
The political fallout over the shootings in Arizona continues. Last March, the former Alaska governor posted a map on her Facebook page with crosshair targets representing 20 Democratic lawmakers she was singling…
Florida Tea Party’s distances itself from AZ shootings
The Florida Tea Party that has been quick to make political anything remotely related to Obama has issued the press release below. The hate-filled rhetoric brings out the crazies, some armed and…
St. Joe attorney gets keys to land planning
Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Billy Buzzett, an attorney who is vice president of strategic planning for St. Joe Co., to head the state’s land-use planning agency. He will oversee the merger…
St. Pete Times: Scott’s speech best forgotten
The St. Petersburg Times wasn’t impressed with Gov. Rick Scott’s speech: “The new governor fell far short of the inaugural tradition of inspiring all Floridians, regardless of political persuasion, to work together…
Governor Rick Scott Inaugural Address
Governor Crist, thank you for your graciousness. Mr.President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Cabinet, Mr. Chief Justice and members of the Supreme Court. Distinguished guests and my fellow Floridians. We gather today…
GOP Congress theme song: Undo it.
New York Times: Soon after the 112th Congress convenes Wednesday, Republicans in the House plan to make good on a campaign promise that helped vault many new members to victory: voting to…
Economist: Scott’s team misread his report
The problem with unemployment is not overly generous benefits, but the lack of jobs, according to Princeton University Prof. Alan Krueger. Gov-elect Rick Scott’s transition team misused and misinterpreted Kruegar’s studies to…
