Gov. Rick Scott announced that Michelle Rhee, who was on his transition team and served as chancellor of public schools in the Washington, D.C., area, will continue as an adviser on education.
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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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By Kevin Derby
Freshman U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, who entered Congress on Wednesday as part of the new Republican majority, weighed in on his new role and pledged to fight for conservative ideals.
It is a great honor to serve the citizens of the 2nd Congressional District, and I take my responsibility seriously, said Southerland. Todays swearing in ceremony represents the turning of the page to a new era.For too long Washington has not reflected the values of, or faced the same challenges experienced by, communities across America.
By Kevin Derby
On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott told the Department of Management Services to sell the states two airplanes -- a 2000 King Air 350 and a 2003 Cessna Citation Bravo. This move will reduce the budget by $2.4 million annually.
The privilege of using a state-owned aircraft is an unnecessary burden to taxpayers, especially when lower-cost travel options exist, said Scott. As elected officials it is our responsibility to utilize the most affordable options for official business, and I do not believe state-owned airplanes are the best option.
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid & Co. have been telling House Republicans to forget about trying to repeal the federal health-care law, saying that effort will die in the Democratic Senate.
Boehner, to his credit, isn't backing down. Here was his written response to Reid and Senate Democratic leaders:
"Senators Reid, Durbin, Schumer, Murray and Stabenow:
By Kevin Derby
U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney is back in Washington -- and looking forward to being part of the new Republican majority.
Serving the people of Floridas 16th district for a second term is a great honor, said Rooney on Wednesday. I am humbled by this opportunity to help lead our nation during difficult times.
By Kevin Derby
The umpire strikes back -- and no, this has nothing to do with Roberto Alomar, who once spat on an umpire, being named to the hall of fame on Wednesday.
Rep. Matt Hudson, R-Naples, whose passion for umpiring in baseball was featured in a campaign ad he ran in 2010, filed a measure to deregulate health care in the state, amending the Health Care Licensing Procedures Act and streamlining parts of the Agency for Health Care Administration.
By Kevin Derby
With their caucus taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, Florida Republicans in Congress stressed that they would work hard to help push a conservative fiscal program.
By Kevin Derby
Rep. William Snyder, R-Stuart, who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, weighed in on Wednesday afternoon, praising Gov. Rick Scott for making state agencies use the E-Verify system, checking the immigration status of potential employees.
By Nancy Smith
Marco Rubio was sworn in as a U.S. senator at 12:32 p.m. Wednesday. Read Lane Wright's complete story from Washington, D.C.
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