State Farms nearly 680,000 homeowners insurance policyholders in Florida could see their premiums increase an average of almost 28 percent, if the insurance companys rate request is approved by state regulators.

WASHINGTON -- At first, the banquet audience at the 38th annual Conservative Political Action Conference paid Mitch Daniels, Indiana's Republican governor, the conventional compliment of frequently, almost reflexively, interrupting his address with applause.

A poll released by WMUR in New Hampshire shows former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney crushing the Republican presidential field in the Granite State, home of the first presidential primary.

A poll released Tuesday confirms that Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson will be vulnerable in 2012 when he seeks a third term.

Floridas Medicaid program, known for years as the Pac-Man of the state budget, could finally see comprehensive reform this year, with a bill expected to be filed in the Senate later this week.