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It's Working? Not Quite Yet But Rick Scott's Gaining Traction

By Jeff Henderson

Military's Economic Impact on First Coast Showcased at Expo

By Kevin Derby

A Fitting Receptacle

Best Democrat to Run Against Rick Scott? Not Charlie Crist or Nan Rich

By Barney Bishop

Amanda Murphy Edges Bill Gunter to Win Pasco County House Seat

By Kevin Derby

Mike Fasano Gets the Win Even as Amanda Murphy Gets the Votes

By Jeff Henderson

Florida Struggles to Craft Juvenile Sentencing Policy

By Margie Menzel News Service of Florida

Republicans' Secret Ally Against Obamacare

By Mona Charen

Charlie Crist Hears Rick Scott's Footsteps: New Poll

By Kevin Derby

Experts Weigh in on Common Core at Public Hearing

By Allison Nielsen

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In a first step toward possibly retracting his support for SunRail, Senate President Mike Haridopolos says he needs more information on the controversial commuter train. "The conditions of the arrangement with the federal government may be different from the understanding that was originally reached in 2009," Haridopolos wrote to Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday. A copy of the letter was obtained by Sunshine State News Friday morning. Raising concerns about financial liability and cost-sharing, Haridopolos asked:

Haridopolos Quickly Names Craig Meyer as New Chief of Staff

By Kevin Derby

On the heels of Gov. Rick Scott's announcement of Stephen MacNamara as his new chief of staff, shifting over from Senate President Mike Haridopolos' office, Haridopolos has named Craig Meyer, the current Senate budget director, as MacNamara's replacement. Meyer has served in the post before under former Senate President Bob Crawford, and has served in state government for more than 25 years, as chief of staff in the comptroller's office, deputy commissioner in the Department of Agriculture and in the House of Representatives.

Gov. Scott Names Stephen MacNamara as New Chief of Staff

By Kevin Derby

Gov. Rick Scott named Stephen MacNamara as his new chief of staff Friday. MacNamara moves over from chief of staff for Senate President Mike Haridopolos, replacing Mike Prendergast who slid over to head up the Department of Veterans' Affairs earlier this week.

RPOF Chair Dave Bitner Welcomes Jon Huntsman into P5 Fray

By Nancy Smith

Republican Party of Florida Chairman David Bitner released the following statement on Jon Huntsmans announcement that he will participate in the Presidency 5 straw poll and debate this September in Orlando:

Source: Haridopolos, Atwater Will Announce Opposition to SunRail

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Reportedly reversing their earlier positions, Senate President Mike Haridopolos and state Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater are said to be preparing to come out against the SunRail commuter train. A source close to the situation tells Sunshine State News that both Haridipolos and Atwater were preparing statements Thursday afternoon.

Florida's Take in Pharmaceutical Suit Settlement is Nearly $3 Million

By Kevin Derby

Florida and 37 other states have reached a $40.75 million settlement with two pharmaceutical companies over deceptive and unfair trade practices. Attorney General Pam Bondi's office said Thursday that Florida's share in the agreement with GlaxoSmithKline and SB Pharmco Puerto Rico is $2.92 million.

FSU Prof Nabs Federal Grant to Study Bright Futures Scholarship

By Kevin Derby

The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences has awarded Shouping Hu, a higher education professor at FSU's College of Education, a $780,000, three-year grant to study Florida's Bright Futures scholarship program.

Court Date Set for Teachers' Union Bid to Block Pension Law

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A motion for a temporary injunction to halt Florida's pension-reform law will be heard Thursday, June 30 -- a day before the contribution requirement is set to kick in. The Florida Education Association said a hearing is set for 7:30 a.m. in Circuit Court in Tallahassee. The teachers' union is contesting the Legislature's mandate that state employees contribute 3 percent toward their retirement funds.

U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney Looks to Defund Libya Effort

By Kevin Derby

U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Tequesta,filed a bill Wednesday to limit funds for U.S. actions in Libya as part of the NATO mission there to prevent civilian casualties and aid rebels as they attempt to overthrow dictator Moammar Gadhafi.

California Dems Whine Over Their Lost Paychecks While GOP Sucks it Up

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California lawmakers' failure to come up with a viable budget halted their paychecks this week. After Gov. Jerry Brown rejected what he called a gimmick-laden spending plan, state Controller John Chiang cut off the lawmakers' pay, saving the state about $400 per legislator per day. Though both Brown and Chiang are Democrats, Democratic lawmakers -- holding majorities in both the state Assembly and state Senate -- decried the move, blamed everyone but themselves for the latest budget impasse, and threatened lawsuits to get their money.

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