September 25, 2013 - 6:00pm
America has gone back to isolationism, many commentators are saying. Not just the dovish Democrats, but also Republicans who were so hawkish a decade ago are turning away from the world.
Jeb Bush Announces Condi Rice and Ted Olson to Speak at Summit
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 26, 2013 - 9:57am
Former Gov. Governor Jeb Bush and the Foundation for Excellence in Education announced on Thursday that former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and former U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson will speak at the 2013 National Summit on Education Reform on Oct. 17 in Boston.
Olson will focus on how the law can help education reform; Rice will interview Olson on various cases he has handled for education reform.
Bush will open the summit with a keynote address at a breakfast event on Oct. 17.
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Americans Oppose Washington, D.C. Statehood, Give Puerto Rican Statehood Mixed Marks
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 26, 2013 - 9:50am
Rasmussen Reports released a national poll of American adults on Thursday which shows Americans are divided on whether Puerto Rico should be a state and oppose Washington, D.C., becoming one.
While 35 percent of Americans favor Puerto Rican statehood, 40 percent oppose the notion. A quarter of those surveyed -- 25 percent -- are not sure.
The poll also finds a majority of Americans -- 54 percent -- opposed to making Washington, D.C., a state. Only a quarter -- 25 percent -- support statehood for Washington, D.C., while 21 percent are not sure.
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Secession Remains Unpopular 150 Years After Civil War
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 26, 2013 - 9:45am
Rasmussen Reports released a national poll of American adults on Thursday which shows most Americans are generally opposed to new states or breaking up current states.
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Ron Paul Teams Up With Kane from the WWE
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 26, 2013 - 9:23am
The lines between politics and professional wrestling have blurred in recent years. Jesse Ventura served as governor of Minnesota. Up in Connecticut, Linda McMahon, the CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), ran twice for the U.S. Senate and longtime champion Bob Backlund ran for Congress in the Constitution State. Here in Florida, former wrestler Brian Blair served on the Hillsborough County Commission.
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Florida TaxWatch Study Finds Boys and Girls Clubs Benefit Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 26, 2013 - 9:00am
Florida TaxWatch released a study on Thursday which finds Florida Boys and Girls Clubs (FBGC) produce good students who stay out of trouble with the law when compared to their peers. The study shows children involved with FBGC have higher median reading scores on the FCAT and considerably less involvement with the juvenile justice system, all of which saves taxpayers.
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Rick Scott to Present 'Great Floridian' Award to Inventor of Gatorade
Submitted by Anonymous on September 26, 2013 - 8:14am
Gov. Rick Scott will be presenting the "Great Floridian" award to Dr. Robert Cade, famous Florida Gator and inventor of Gatorade, at the Cade Museum in Gainesville Thursday morning.
Cade was an American physician, university professor, research scientist and inventor. He was involved in many areas of medical research throughout his life, but is probably best known for being the leader of the team that created the popular sports beverage, Gatorade.
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Mark Pafford Beats Alan Williams to be Next House Democratic Leader
September 24, 2013 - 6:00pm
Mark Pafford Could Haunt House Democrats in 2014
September 24, 2013 - 6:00pm
Steve Crisafulli Praises Mark Pafford as They Ready for House Leadership
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 25, 2013 - 8:42pm
Incoming House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, had kind words for Rep. Mark Pafford, D-West Palm Beach, who was elected to be the next House Democratic leader on Wednesday night. Crisafulli and Pafford will assume their new positions after the 2014 elections.
"I congratulate my colleague Mark Pafford on his election as Democratic leader designate, Crisafulli said. He is passionate in his beliefs and has always been a strong advocate for his constituents. I look forward to working with him to advance good public policy for our state."
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