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Will Weatherford's 'No' Does Nothing to End Speculation on a Rick Scott Challenge

February 27, 2013 - 6:00pm

When asked if he has any plans to challenge Gov. Rick Scott in the 2014 GOP primary, Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford mostly said no -- mostly -- but he didn't emphatically rule it out.

Weatherford said he's too busy right now going into the 2013 legislative session to think of such things. He and Scott are friends, Scott is doing a good job, and besides, they agree on most things anyway, Medicaid expansion excepted.

Not an "absolutely, positively not interested," Mr. Speaker.

Five Things That Surprised the Heck Out of Me at the Florida Gaming Congress

Florida Gaming Congress Wide Open for All Stakeholders, All Ideas

Sen. Jim DeMint Among Conservative Celebs Set for JMI's 25th Anniversary Gala

February 24, 2013 - 6:00pm

The James Madison Institute, in celebration of its 25th year advocating policies that advance individual liberty, limited government and free markets, has scheduled a gala anniversary reception and dinner Wednesday, March 13, on the Florida State University campus.

"This is a landmark year for us," said Valerie Wickboldt, vice president of communications for the Tallahassee-based public policy organization.

"We're commemorating 25 years of helping to shape Florida's future, and the staff has been planning this gala for the whole year. We're going all out," Wickboldt said.

Environmental Experts Find Everglades Foundation Report 'Grossly Inaccurate'

Who Wants to Perform the Legislature's Gaming Study?

February 20, 2013 - 6:00pm

The Florida Senate and House of Representatives today released a joint "invitation to negotiate," asking qualified vendors willing to perform a two-part study detailing gaming market information to bid.

Sen. Garrett Richter, R-Naples, said in the announcemet, "The study will be used by the Florida Legislature to better understand the economic, fiscal, and social impacts of possible changes in Floridas gaming environment."

Be Flattered, Governor: Lefties Are Bringing Out the Big Guns

February 20, 2013 - 6:00pm

Let's see ... Mother Jones turns out a story ripping the tea party and Rick Scott, and guess what happens?

Sometimes It's Just About Quality of Life

February 19, 2013 - 6:00pm

The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee wants to lavish a little money on Orlando's soccer hopes and dreams, and you know what? My conservative conscience is completely at peace with it.

Major League Soccer Scores in Committee, But It's Early

February 18, 2013 - 6:00pm

A bill that could help two Florida cities attract Major League Soccer took home a clean-sheet victory in its first appearance before a Senate committee a day after Orlandos efforts to field a team moved up, thanks to the addition of a Brazilian financial backer.

The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee on Tuesday handed an 11-0 vote in support of Senate Bill 358, which would allow teams seeking to build stadiums in Jacksonville and Orlando to be eligible for about $2 million a year for 30 years in local sales tax assistance.

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