March 3, 2014 - 6:00pm
Your editorial "Flooding Capitol Hill" (Feb. 26) addresses the important issue of flood insurance, the National Flood Insurance Program and the current reform legislation in Congress.
Will Weatherford Wants In-State Tuition for Children of Illegals
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 4, 2014 - 10:01am
House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, opened the 2014 legislative session by calling for the children of undocumented immigrants to receive in-state tuition at Floridas colleges and universities.
The federal government has failed, Weatherford said on Tuesday. Our border is not secure. Our laws are not enforced. Weatherford trashed the inconsistent and confusing federal policies.
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Amanda Murphy and Mike Hill Join Florida House
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 4, 2014 - 9:26am
The Florida House welcomed two new members on Tuesday as the 2014 legislative session opened.
Rep. Amanda Murphy, D-New Port Richey, gave a playful thanks to Gov. Rick Scott for appointing Mike Fasano to serve as Pasco County tax collector, allowing her the chance to win his open House seat.
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Lizbeth Benacquisto Scores Endorsement of Conservative PAC
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 4, 2014 - 8:41am
The conservative Concerned Women Political Action Committee (CWPAC) announced on Monday it was lining up behind Florida Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, in the Repubican primary to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel in Congress. Benacquisto will take on former state Rep. Paige Kreegel and businessman Curt Clawson in the April 22 primary.
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House Omits Destination Resort Casinos from Its Gambling Bill
Submitted by Nancy Smith on March 4, 2014 - 12:43am
There will be no resort casino included in the gambling bill proposed by the Florida House.
The 411-page proposal, HB 1383, released late Monday by the House Select Committee on Gaming, includes almost everything but.
Rob Schenck, chairman of the committee, released a statement:
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Tune Out the War Party!
March 3, 2014 - 6:00pm
With Vladimir Putin's dispatch of Russian troops into Crimea, our war hawks are breathing fire. Russophobia is rampant and the op-ed pages are ablaze here.
Barack Obama should tune them out, and reflect on how Cold War presidents dealt with far graver clashes with Moscow.
Rick Scott to Call for Repeal of Differential Tuition Law
March 2, 2014 - 6:00pm
Gun Bill Would Grant Immunity for Warning Shots
March 2, 2014 - 6:00pm
RPOF: Major Differences between GOP and Democrats in Tallahassee
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 3, 2014 - 4:01pm
With the 2014 legislative session kicking off on Tuesday, Lenny Curry, the chairman of the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), said on Monday there were major differences between the Republicans and Democrats in Tallahassee.
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Rick Scott's Tax Cuts Dodge Democrats' Bullets as 2014 Session Kicks Off
March 2, 2014 - 6:00pm
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