
Pretense in the Public Arena
Will Weatherford, Don Gaetz Push for Ethics Reform, Residency Requirements
House Speaker Will Weatherford and Senate President Don Gaetz said Wednesday they want to make a greater push for ethics laws on lobbyists and lawmakers.
Some of the rules proposed by Weatherford and Gaetz would make sure certain legislators are living in their districts, an issue that has gathered considerable criticism when it was discovered that some lawmakers were living outside of their districts.
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With Florida Press Paying Attention, Nan Rich Rips Scott and Crist Equally
Rick Scott Throws Down the Gauntlet for Charlie Crist in Budget Launch
Connie Mack: I'm Not Running for My Old Seat
Former U.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV announced Wednesday that he will not be running for his old seat in Congress, which was vacated this week by Trey Radel.
"In the weeks, months and years ahead I will continue to advocate for our shared principles, not as a candidate or member of Congress, but rather as a private citizen," said Mack in a news release.
Mack held the seat in Congress from 2005 to 2013. He ran for U.S. Senate in 2012 but lost to Bill Nelson.
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Charlie Crist on Debating Nan Rich: Hell, No, I Won't Go
Hate to say I told you so, but ...
Charlie Crist admitted Tuesday he has no intention of meeting Nan Rich in a primary debate.
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Obama Promises Action in State of the Union, With or Without Congress
College's Diminishing Returns
WASHINGTON -- President Obama is correct in wanting to make higher education more affordable and accessible, but Americans would also be correct in wondering just what they're paying for.
The Future of Medical Marijuana in Florida: John Morgan's Secret Agenda
While the Florida Supreme Court voted 4-3 to place a medical marijuana constitutional amendment on the November ballot, the political impact of this decision and future treatment of marijuana in Florida are anything but clear.
Pot Amendment Puts Cloud Over Anti-Seizure Marijuana Debate