June 12, 2013 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott Vetoes Tax Exemption, Argues Would Raise Taxes on Some Military Families
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 13, 2013 - 7:14am
On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott vetoed a bill creating an ad valorem tax exemption regarding federal lands and military housing. The Senate bill was sponsored by Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, while the House version was sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Panama City.
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Rubio Teams With Orrin Hatch to Amend Immigration Reform Bill
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 13, 2013 - 7:04am
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., continues to look to amend his immigration reform bill and, on Wednesday, he turned to one of the chambers long serving Republicans for help. U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah teamed with Rubio to offer amendments ensuring newly legalized immigrants will have paid outstanding taxes and prevents them from using tax credits and subsidies related from the federal health-care law for five years after becoming a citizen. The amendments also ensure that unauthorized workers do not receive Social Security benefits.
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Calls for Congressional Gold Medal for Borinqueneers Regiment
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 13, 2013 - 6:55am
U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., the first Hispanic woman ever elected to Congress, announced on Wednesday that she would support a bill awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment. This regiment of soldiers from Puerto Rico, which was popularly known as the Borinqueneers, was one of the most decorated units during the Korean War.
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Ander Crenshaw: Defense Appropriations Bill Keeps Three Cruisers Based at Mayport
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 13, 2013 - 6:42am
U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla., who serves on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, voted to back the Fiscal Year 2014 Defense Appropriations Bill which prevents three Navy ships based in Mayport on the First Coast from being decommissioned.
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Scowling Face of the State
June 11, 2013 - 6:00pm
WASHINGTON -- As soon as the Constitution permitted him to run for Congress, Al Salvi did. In 1986, just 26 and fresh from the University of Illinois law school, he sank $1,000 of his own money, which was most of his money, into his campaign to unseat an incumbent Democratic congressman. Salvi studied for the bar exam during meals at campaign dinners.
'Didn't Want to Hear That, Sonny'
June 11, 2013 - 6:00pm
Lenny Curry 'Welcomes' Obama to Miami by Highlighting Florida Democrat Divisions
June 11, 2013 - 6:00pm
The head of the Republican Party of Florida offered a not-so-warm welcome to President Barack Obama -- who was expected to arrive in Miami Wednesday evening to speak at a Democratic fundraiser -- by highlighting the divisions festering among the president's own state party members.
Cold War May Be Over, But the Fight Against Communism Continues
June 11, 2013 - 6:00pm
Florida Legislators Mixed on NSA Surveillance Programs
June 11, 2013 - 6:00pm
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