October 14, 2013 - 6:00pm
Amanda Murphy Beats Bill Gunter in Close Contest
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 15, 2013 - 7:52pm
The Democrats picked up a seat in the Florida House on Tuesday as Amanda Murphy, a vice president with Raymond James, defeated Republican Bill Gunter, a pastor, in a close contest for the open seat representing parts of Pasco County.
The seat had been filled by Rep. Mike Fasano who was appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to be Pasco County tax collector. Despite being a Republican, Fasano endorsed Murphy over Gunter.
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State Board of Education Votes to Keep School Safety Net
Submitted by Anonymous on October 15, 2013 - 6:12pm
The state Board of Education met in Tampa Tuesday and decidedto adopt the reading samples associated with the Common Core standards. The board also voted against adopting the student writing samples.
Board members also voted to extend the school grade "safety net" through the 2014-15 school year. The safety net had been instituted over the summer and would prevent school grades dipping more than one letter in any given year.
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Republicans' Secret Ally Against Obamacare
October 15, 2013 - 6:00pm
It's clear to all but the most blinkered that the "Defund Now!" strategy for blocking the implementation of Obamacare has been worse than a failure.
Charlie Crist Hears Rick Scott's Footsteps: New Poll
October 14, 2013 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott is Closing in on Charlie Crist in Florida Chamber's New Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 15, 2013 - 5:01pm
The Florida Chamber of Commerce (in full disclosure, my former employer) released a poll on Tuesday which confirms a poll released last week by the University of North Florida (UNF) that Gov. Rick Scott is making up on ground on former Gov. Charlie Crist, the favorite for the Democratic nomination.
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Experts Weigh in on Common Core at Public Hearing
October 15, 2013 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott, Charlie Crist Can Rely on Support of Their Parties
October 14, 2013 - 6:00pm
Sunshine State News on the Ed Dean Radio Show
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 15, 2013 - 2:59pm
Sunshine State News is hitting the radio airwaves on Tuesday from 3:00-3:30 p.m. Your humble blogger will be on the Ed Dean radio show, which is hosted by one of the most feisty, informative and entertaining conservatives in Florida. It can be heard onlinehereand on two stations in Central Florida -- 89.3 on the west coast and 90.3 on the Atlantic coast.
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Ballard Partners Gets Big Bucks to Win in Tallahassee
October 15, 2013 - 6:00pm
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