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Backroom Briefing: Did Cuban Vote Return to Rick Scott?

By Brandon Larrabee and Jim Turner News Service of Florida

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Dorothy Hukill has the Chance to Slash More Taxes

By Jeff Henderson

Rick Scott Announces $9 Million for Rural Road Improvement Across Florida

By Kevin Derby

FHFA Director Can Expect to Hear from Fannie and Freddie Investors in Miami

By Kevin Derby

Tax Increase Prevention Act Passes With Most of Florida Delegation Behind It

By Kevin Derby

The Hypocrisy Over Presidential Kids

By L. Brent Bozell and Tim Graham

Ander Crenshaw's ABLE Act Wins Big in the House

By Kevin Derby

From Teachers Union to School Choice Organization President: The Story of Doug Tuthill

By Allison Nielsen

Appeals Court: Welfare Drug Tests Unconstitutional

By Dara Kam News Service of Florida

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The attorneys for convicted serial murder David Alan Gore filed paperwork Monday with the Florida Supreme Court to block his April 12 execution. His attorneys want the states top court to overturn the order by Circuit Judge Dan Vaughn because they claim Gore was denied a requested hearing on the pending execution. Gov. Rick Scott signed the warrant for Gore to be put to death for the 1983 rape and murder of a teenage girl on the Treasure Coast on Feb. 28.

Jennifer Carroll to Attend Two Job Announcements Tuesday

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Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll and officials with Enterprise Florida will be on hand for economic development announcements in Gainesville and Northern Palm Beach County on Tuesday. At 8 a.m., Project Arbor, expected to be IT-related, will be announced at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville.

Will Weatherford: Senate Map shows 'Significant Improvements'

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House Redistricting Committee Chairman Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, said Monday the Senates latest redistricting map has significant improvements over the earlier, rejected effort. The Senate also went through a process of better documenting for the court how they analyzed compactness and the use of political and geographic boundary lines, Weatherford told members of the Redistricting Committee.

Internet A-Twitter With Dick Cheney Hate Mail

By Nancy Smith

Most heart transplant patients are inundated with warmth and fuzziness and wishes for a full recovery. Not Dick Cheney. While the former vice president was recovering from his heart transplant in the intensive care unit of Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va., Saturday, Twitter exploded with hate and ill wishes. "Also, bummed Cheney didnt die. Might go celebrate Bulls win / mourn Cheneys survival with beers, offered @mybandowen.

Beacon Hill Institute Ranks Florida No. 1 in 'Government, Fiscal Policy'

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Florida ranks first among the states in "government and fiscal policy," according to a national survey by the Beacon Hill Institute. BHI's 11th annual "State Competitiveness Report" compiled a policy index that rates states on their bond rating; workers' compensation premium rates; budget deficit as a percentage of gross state product; average weekly payment to insured unemployed and full-time equivalent staffing in state and local government per 100 residents.

Al Cardenas Endorses Mitt Romney for President

By Kevin Derby

Veteran Florida Republican leader Al Cardenas, formerly with the Republican Party of Florida and now the chairman of the American Conservative Union, announced on Monday that he is backing Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination.

Mike Lee Backs Mitt Romney for GOP Nomination

By Kevin Derby

Mike Lee became a favorite of the tea party movement back in the 2010 cycle when he defeated longtime incumbent U.S. Bob Bennett for the Republican nomination in Utah. On Monday, Lee announced that he was backing Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination.

Newt Gingrich Stays in Race and Pushes on to Wisconsin

By Kevin Derby

After his poor showing on Saturday in the Louisiana primary, Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich is looking to get back on track in Wisconsin. Gingrich is going all out in the Badger State which holds its primary next Tuesday -- the same day as Maryland and the District of Columbia. Callista Gingrich is hitting Hudson and Eau Clare on Monday while the candidate himself makes a blitz of national media appearances and campaigns in Delaware.

LeMieux Praises Pope for 'Speaking Out Against' Castro Regime

By Kevin Derby

Former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, now running for the Republican nomination to challenge Democrat U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, weighed in on Monday on Pope Benedict XVI visiting communist Cuba.

Florida Baptist Lobbyist Calls Regular Session 'Mixed Success'

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The lobbyist for the Florida Baptist Convention viewed the state Legislatures recently completed regular session as offering "mixed success." Florida Baptist Convention lobbyist Bill Bunkley, president of the Florida Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, listed stopping casinos and passing religious liberty legislation as highlights, while being disappointed in legislation failing to ban Internet gambling cafes and to pass pro-life legislation, according to the Florida Baptist Witness.

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