Ousted House Democrat Speaks Out Against Caucus Purge of Moderates
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Crisis of Faith in Government
WASHINGTON -- It is reassuring that in the midst of so much government dysfunction, the IRS has resolved the question of when and whether to tax tanning beds under the Affordable Care Act.
Rick Scott, Ander Crenshaw and First Coast Leaders Break Ground on Industrial Mega-Site
Gov. Rick Scott, U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw and other political leaders convened on the First Coast Tuesday as McCallum Sweeney Consulting certified the Crawford Diamond Industrial Park in Nassau County as a mega-site, making it the second of its kind in the state.
Besides having 1,800 acres, the site has rail access -- an attraction for businesses looking to tap into nearby Jacksonvilles increasingly important role in logistics. A ceremony and groundbreaking were held at the industrial park in Callahan on Tuesday.
Rick Scott Honors Norman Schwarzkopf and Patrick Smith
On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott presented a Great Floridian award to Brenda Schwarzkopf honoring her late husband Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, best known for his leadership in Desert Storm.
General Schwarzkopf was an American hero who brought his leadership from the battlefield in the Persian Gulf to communities of Florida, fighting against prostate cancer and for children, Scott said. His leadership and determination to remain active after retirement is an inspiration to us all. It is my distinct honor to recognize General Schwarzkopf with the Great Floridian Award.
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Disdain for Taxes Pays Off for Florida
I live in Florida but have a house in Mississippi. So I know a lot about the quality of life in both places. Trust me, Florida's is better.
Rep. Alan Williams Chosen As Chair of Florida Legislative Black Caucus
On Tuesday, members of the Florida Conference of Black State Legislators officially chose State Representative Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee, to be the Chair of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus. The Florida Legislative Black Caucus is an organization dedicated to focusing on issues and legislation that are important to the black community.
Williams has been the representative for the 8th District since 2008. The 8th District covers Gadsden County and parts of downtown Tallahassee in Leon County.
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RPOF Takes Special Interest in Nan Rich, Blasts Charlie Crist Along the Way
GOP Crowd Forming to Run for Bay County House Seat
Nationwide Search for Citizens Property Insurance Inspector General Launches
On Tuesday, following a recently passed law, Governor Rick Scott tapped Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel to lead a national search to find a new inspector general for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the state-backed insurer of last resort.
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