March 26, 2014 - 7:00pm
Florida TaxWatch Looks at Research's Role in State Economy
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 27, 2014 - 9:05am
Florida TaxWatch highlighted the role of the Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research as well as universities to promote new technology and businesses in the Sunshine State.
"Connecting our state's start-up companies with the resources they need to succeed will better ensure Florida businesses continue to develop new technologies and capitalize on products invented in the state," said Dominic Calabro, the president and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, on Thursday.
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Ron Paul Gives a Shout Out to Ted Yoho
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 27, 2014 - 8:30am
Despite not making a fourth presidential bid in 2016 or currently holding office, former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, remains active in politics and, this week, he gave a shout out to a congressman from Florida. Paul announced to supporters on Wednesday that he intends to be active in the 2014 elections with his Liberty PAC to help candidates for federal office. Paul and his team are behind U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., and U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., as they run for re-election and behind Paul Brouns bid for the U.S. Senate in Georgia and Greg Brannons in North Carolina.
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Jack Latvala: Getting Immigrant Tuition Bill to Floor Biggest Challenge
March 25, 2014 - 7:00pm
When Geography Matters
March 26, 2014 - 7:00pm
WASHINGTON -- Igor Stravinsky, the Russian composer, said of Poland, perilously positioned between Russia and Germany: "If you pitch your tent in the middle of Fifth Avenue, it is quite likely you will be run over by a bus." Poland has been run over hard and often; indeed, between 1795 and 1918 it disappeared from the map of Europe.
Marva Johnson Named to State Board of Education
Submitted by Anonymous on March 26, 2014 - 6:32pm
Orlando businesswomen Marva Scott will be joining the Florida State Board of Education -- Gov. Rick Scott named her to the board on Wednesday.
Johnson currently serves as corporate vice president for Bright House Networks LLC.
I am confident that Marva will be a committed servant to Florida students," Scott said in a statement. "I look forward to working with her and the entire Board of Education to further ensure that all Florida students can get a great education so they can pursue their dreams.
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Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio Lead the 2016 Pack in Florida
March 25, 2014 - 7:00pm
When Do We Commence to Bragging?
March 26, 2014 - 7:00pm
One thing that has been consistent during the recent economic recession and subsequent upturn -- dare I say recovery -- has been the way two states have led the country in growth, job creation and economic development.
Big-Name Politicians Take Sides in Joe Garcia-Carlos Curbelo Showdown
March 25, 2014 - 7:00pm
Lockheed Martin Expanding in Orlando
Submitted by Anonymous on March 26, 2014 - 2:45pm
Gov. Rick Rick Scott announced Wednesday that Lockheed Martins mission systems and training facility in Orlando will be expanding, bringing up to 200 jobs and a capital investment of approximately $80 million.
The company currently employs nearly 7,000 in Orlando and is expanding the location due to a corporation-wide consolidation. Lockheed Martinis a global security and aerospace company that is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
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