Over the past year, I've been reading books inspired by the centenary of World War I, a war with horrific casualties painful to contemplate. What helps in comprehending the scale of the slaughter is a book by one of Bill Gates' favorite authors, the Canadian academic Vaclav Smil, "Creating the Twentieth Century: Technical Innovations of 1867-1914 and Their Lasting Impact."
The Republican-led Legislature has been mocked by Democrats for failing to get a budget passed by the end of the regular legislative session. Lawmakers will have to trek back to Tallahassee in the heat of June to make things right.
But Brian Pitts, a loud and colorful gadfly known for his stamina and ability to appear at almost any legislative hearing without warning, thinks the consequences of the meltdown of the spring session should be even more profound.
Education, innovation, infrastructure and quality of life are all key pillars making Florida’s business climate more competitive.
Each is essential to growing private-sector jobs, Florida’s economy, and creating greater opportunities for families and small businesses.
Ever wondered what school would be like without letter grades? In Martin County, that’s the reality for elementary-aged students -- instead of getting letter grades like “A’s,” “B’s” or “C’s,” students get “M’s,” “P’s,” and “N’s.” If the concept sounds unfamiliar, it’s because it’s not widely used in Florida. The new grading system has left Martin County’s school system all shook up -- and parents aren’t too happy about it.
Democrats continued their comedy of errors against U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., on Thursday as an attack against the congressman misfired.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) launched a radio ad on Thursday bashing Jolly for voting for the “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015,” which extended funding for the federal Highway Trust Fund for two months instead of seeking a long-term solution.
The Obama administration is facing retaliation from Florida over its new “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule.
The White House and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claim the new rule will protect smaller bodies of water from pollution, including streams and tributaries, insisting these waterways are protected by the Clean Water Act.
In last year’s elections, Florida Democrats lost big at the ballot box - -and 2015 hasn’t been any better for them.
Some Democratic pundits are spinning the Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown’s loss as the result of a race with a poor campaign. But, Democrats have not been faring well In local races this year, even in their backyard.
Two congressmen from Florida running for the U.S. Senate in 2016 claimed momentum on Thursday as they added to their lists of endorsements. U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is currently running for the Republican presidential nomination and has said he will not seek a second term.
U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., announced on Thursday that his U.S. Senate campaign had around $1.1 million cash on hand and major Republican donors were supporting his efforts.
If you're waiting for the Florida House to hoist the white flag, pull up a comfortable chair. You'll be awhile.
The new FHIX Senate Plan is still unacceptable to the bulk of the House majority. It's still Medicaid expansion, it still doesn't address cost drivers and Speaker Steve Crisafulli still doesn't see much in it to like.
There might be 10 House Republicans feeling the heat from their purple districts -- maybe -- making a show of taking a closer look at the Senate revision. But in the end, don't expect many of these guys to vote against House resistance.
The "Florida Deserves Better" website, created by Florida Roundtable, gives the Florida House point of view and, in the process, this "top 10" list of reasons for rejecting Obamacare/Medicaid expansion in the Sunshine State.
The site urges "lower costs and greater options for all Floridians."
