All Stories | Sunshine State News | Florida Political News

Al Cardenas: Conservative Group Creates ‘Baroness Margaret Thatcher CPAC Scholarship Fund’

Submitted by Anonymous on April 8, 2013 - 4:21pm

In her honor, today we announce that we will create a Baroness Margaret Thatcher CPAC Scholarship Fund, given annually to an outstanding young female conservative who will receive complimentary three-day VIP registration at CPAC, starting in 2014, said ACU Chairman Al Cardenas in a press release."

Honoring the life of Britains Iron Lady, the American Conservative Union has created a scholarship for female conservatives.

Comments are now closed.

Cyberbullying Bill Awaits Senate Vote

Dave Heller

April 7, 2013 - 6:00pm

Youve heard the tragic stories -- teenagers harassed with insults and hate mail on the Internet, ending up committing suicide.

State lawmakers are moving to crack down on cyberbullying, the kind of bullying that can happen without a direct physical confrontation, but can be even more toxic emotionally.

Members of the Florida House unanimously passed HB 609 last week,legislation requiring school districts to adopt policies against cyberbullying. Current law prohibits bullying in schools, but does not cover online bullying.

Florida Realtors to Lawmakers: Every Home Purchase = $60,000 for Economy

Submitted by Anonymous on April 8, 2013 - 4:08pm

Florida Realtors head to Tallahassee to push for initiatives to re-energize the states housing market, which is vital to its economic recovery.

Great American Realtor Days (GARD) will host hundreds of Realtors from around the state Tuesday and Wednesday.

Comments are now closed.

Marco Rubio: Margaret Thatcher Understood the Power of Free Enterprise, Limited Government

Submitted by Nancy Smith on April 8, 2013 - 3:20pm

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., issued the following statement in response to the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher:

"I join Margaret Thatchers family and the British people in mourning the loss of one of the 20th centurys most consequential leaders.

Comments are now closed.

Gov. Rick Scott Appoints Rep. Dana Young as his Designee on Florida Defense Support Task Force

Submitted by Nancy Smith on April 8, 2013 - 11:37am

Gov. Rick Scott has tapped Rep. Dana Young, R-Tampa, to be his designee on the Florida Defense Support Task Force.

The task force is an entity Scott and the Legislature formed to preserve, protect and enhance Florida's military missions and installations.

Comments are now closed.

Bright Futures: They Should Never Have Messed With the Best

Nancy Smith

April 7, 2013 - 6:00pm

Being right over a wrong is no fun. Nevertheless, I predicted some time ago that Bright Futures would crash and burn like a polyester-weave bottle rocket. And guess what?

Obamacare Investment Income Tax: Taking from Small Business to Fuel Spending Addiction

Eric Giunta

April 6, 2013 - 6:00pm

Video: Obama Lays Out Budget Proposal

Submitted by Anonymous on April 6, 2013 - 12:10pm

President Barack Obama used his weekly address Saturday to explain to Americans his budget compromise plan.

Obama's budget was delayed because of fiscal cliff negotiations and is expected to be released on Wednesday, the same night he dines with GOP senators.

In his address, the president says that under his actions, the deficits are reducing.

Comments are now closed.

Obama Says No Choice between Deficit Reduction and Government Spending

Anne Smith

April 5, 2013 - 6:00pm

President Barack Obama took to the airwaves Saturday, using his weekly address to lay out the blueprint of his new budget, which is expected to be released Wednesday.

In his address, Obama says there is evidence that the deficits are shrinking.

Marco Rubio Signs on to Filibuster Harry Reid's Gun-Control Bill

Submitted by Anonymous on April 6, 2013 - 11:11am

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has signed on to Sen. Rand Paul's move to filibuster an upcoming gun-control bill that is expected to land on the Senate floor this week.

Comments are now closed.

Pages