The Teamsters of all people are accusing Rick Scott of having a conflict of interest in Florida's prison privatizaton.

Despite the return of summer temperatures, fall was definitely in the air this week with political pros' thoughts turning to upcoming committee hearings, presidential primaries and new budgets as agency heads prepared for yet another tight-fisted session.

Florida's economy continues to sputter, and it was reported this week that the state's unemployment rate remained unchanged in August. And the Legislature's top economist warned of future revenue shortfalls.

NEW YORK -- Are Republicans stupid?

Congress aims to slow down the Environmental Protection Agency this week with the expected passage of the TRAIN Act.

The Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act would require the EPA to analyze the cumulative impacts of major regulations, while delaying two of the most expensive rules.