"It is our generation's task, then, to reignite the true engine of America's economic growth -- a rising, thriving middle class."

Florida's Catholic and evangelical social conservatives expect the GOP-heavy Florida Legislature to sympathize with their moral concerns as the 2013 session gears up, but they're not taking anything for granted as they prepare to lobby legislators on issues dear to them.

The committee reviewing how Florida should respond to the federal health-care law agreed Monday not to pursue setting up a state run exchange.

At least, not for the next year or two.

Meanwhile, a decision on the massive expansion of Medicaids managed care program in Florida is now tentatively set for March 4, the day before the 2013 regular session begins.

One thing conservatives and liberals agree on is that crony capitalism is bad.

But, it is a matter of definition.