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Senate GOP Moderates an Endangered Species

November 17, 2010 - 6:00pm

The Florida Senates political right turn was marked on its opening day by the occasional red light with a dwindling number of Republican moderates voting no on several veto overrides sought by leaders.

Prescription Drug Bill Divides GOP Donors

November 11, 2010 - 6:00pm

A veto override planned by Floridas Republican legislative leaders is driving a wedge between major GOP donors, with business groups and health care giants Wednesday renewing their fight over a prescription drug bill.

McCollum Fears Shockwave From Foreclosure Freeze

October 12, 2010 - 6:00pm

With Floridas already troubled housing market roiled by a widening moratorium on foreclosures, Attorney General Bill McCollum called Tuesday for a meeting with major lenders, saying he fears a shockwave that could rock the states fragile economy.

Alex Sink Pushes for Newspapers' Nod, While Rick Scott Stays Away

October 11, 2010 - 6:00pm

The push to win newspaper endorsements has turned into a one-sided affair in the Florida governors race, with Republican Rick Scott effectively boycotting editorial boards while Democrat Alex Sink makes a big, homestretch pitch for support.

Rick Scott Releases Tax Returns -- Yeah, He's Rich

October 8, 2010 - 6:00pm

Republican Rick Scott, who has already pumped almost $55 million of his own money into his campaign to become Floridas next governor, released three years of federal and state tax returns Friday night.

Religious Voters Convert, Turn to Rick Scott

October 7, 2010 - 6:00pm

Florida Republican lawmakers and major contributors who fiercely opposed Rick Scott during the partys August primary for governor wasted little time sliding over to support the nominee.

Oil Spill: Feinberg Rule Change May Be Too Late for Some Businesses

October 4, 2010 - 6:00pm

Florida officials said Monday they were pleased their steady lobbying helped push federal BP oil spill czar Ken Feinberg to relax a strict standard that threatened to bar many Floridians from tapping a $20 billion compensation fund.

Following Overhaul, Senate Staff Looking More Republican

October 3, 2010 - 6:00pm

Republican Sen. Mike Haridopolos overhaul of the Florida Senate not only is saving money it has also eliminated some longtime Democratic staff while ushering in more GOP-leaning employees.

Legislative Leaders Running Scared -- Fearing Rub-Out

September 24, 2010 - 6:00pm

When state senator and Florida Republican Party Chairman John Thrasher shared a St. Augustine stage last week with statewide GOP candidates at a tea party rally, it was conveniently located in his district.

GOP Mulls Suing Charlie Crist, Ex-Leaders, Over Spending

September 11, 2010 - 6:00pm

The Florida Republican Party said Saturday it is considering suing Gov. Charlie Crist and the GOPs former leadership team for hundreds of thousands of dollars in party spending that a new audit has shown was unnecessary.

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