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Beyond Politically Incorrect? Pam Bondi Wants Urban Outfitters’ Pill Products Gone

By Allison Nielsen

ALEC Economists: Florida in Top 10 for Economic Outlook

By Eric Giunta

Split Citizens Property Board OKs Policy Takeout Deal

By Jim Turner News Service of Florida

Report Card: Florida Chamber Gives Most (GOP) Legislators an 'A'

By Eric Giunta

A Step In The Right Direction for Florida Forests

By Ted Everett

Partners in Crime?

Congressman Jeff Miller Already Looks Solid to Capture Seventh Full Term

By Jeff Henderson

Inflation Begins to Niggle American Consumers, Says Rasmussen

By Allison Nielsen

The NLRB's School-door Stand

By George Will

NFL, MLS Avoid Florida After Stadium Bill Fails

By Jim Turner News Service of Florida

By Kevin Derby

No surprise from the special election on Tuesday night as former Rep. Oscar Braynon cruised to victory to claim the Senate seat that had been held by fellow Democrat Frederica Wilson before her election to Congress. Braynon won the seat, which represents parts of Miami-Dade County, over Republican candidate former North Miami Mayor Joe Celestin. Braynon took 73.6 percent of the vote, easily routing Celestin who stood at 26.4 percent. Sign up for news alerts from Sunshine State News

Rick Scott: Senators' Lawsuit Shows 'Disrespect for Taxpayers'

By Kevin Derby

Gov. Rick Scott, who has until later on Wednesday to file a response, fired back at Sen. Thad Altman, R-Melbourne, and Sen. Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa, who sued him to accept federal funds for a high-speed rail project. My position remains unchanged, Ive yet to see any evidence that Florida taxpayers would not be on the hook, said Scott late on Tuesday. Senators Altman and Joyners disrespect for taxpayers is clear by their lawsuit trying to force the state to spend this money.

Video: 2012 on the Horizon, Tim Pawlenty Tries to Appeal to Tea Party Movement

By Kevin Derby

Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota is looking to tap into the tea party phenomenon as he continues to eye running for the Republican presidential nomination. Freedom First PAC, a leadership group with ties to Pawlenty, has the former governor praising the tea party movement.

Feds Sending $1 Million to Tallahassee Construction Education Program

By Kevin Derby

The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Tuesday that it would be sending more than $1 million to the Big Bend Jobs and Education Council Inc. in Tallahassee as part of its $30.7 million YouthBuild program. These monies are targeted for young people to learn about the construction trade through hands-on training and finish high school and GED programs.

Two Florida Lawmakers Want High Court to Overturn Scott's Rejection of Rail Funds

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As expected, two Florida lawmakers filed a petition Tuesday with the Florida Supreme Court seeking to overturn Gov. Rick Scott's rejection of federal high-speed rail funds. Sens. Thad Altman, R-Melbourne, and Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa, filed their petition to force Florida to accept some $2.4 billion in stimulus funds from Washington, D.C. Details will follow.

Video: 'Free Market Florida' Group Launches Website

By Kevin Derby

Business and policy leaders who helped stop Amendment 4 in November have launched what they call a permanent campaign for prosperity for Florida and have unveiled a website. Ryan Houck, the executive director of the new Free Market Florida organization, released a video in which he explains what the new group and website will attempt to do in the Sunshine State.

John Mica's Chief of Staff Steps Down

By Kevin Derby

On Tuesday, Florida Republican U.S. Rep. John Mica announced that Russell Roberts, who served as the congressmans chief of staff for years, was stepping down.

Marco Rubio Will Lead Republicans on Western Hemisphere Subcommittee

By Kevin Derby

Florida U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio announced on Tuesday that he would be leading Republicans on the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs under the umbrella of the full Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Rubio said he understood the connections between South and Central American nations to the Sunshine State.

Social Conservatives Thank Congressional Republicans for Cutting Off Planned Parenthood Funds

By Kevin Derby

On Monday, more than 60 conservative and pro-life leaders, including Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council, conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly of the Eagle Forum, Brent Bozell of the Media Research Center and John Stemberger of the Florida Family Policy Council sent a letter to Republicans in Congress who backed efforts to stop federal funding of Planned Parenthood.

Florida Public Employees Make $9,009 More Than Private-Sector Workers, Benefits Included

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Florida public-employee unions fighting budget cuts face a tough public-relations battle as word spreads that government workers in the state earn an average of $9,009 more than their private-sector counterparts. A USA Today analysis shows that the average salary and benefit package for government workers in Florida -- including teachers -- is $58,749. The private-sector average is $49,740.

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