March 4, 2013 - 6:00pm
Connie Mack: Hugo Chavez’s Death Welcome News for the People of Venezuela
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 5, 2013 - 5:45pm
Former U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fla., long known for his zealous rhetoric againstVenezuelanPresident Hugo Chavez, has issued the following statement following news of the Latin American dictator's passing:
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Florida Mayors Applaud Gov. Rick Scott
Submitted by Nancy Smith on March 5, 2013 - 5:15pm
The Florida League of Mayors liked what they heard Tuesday, fully support Gov. Rick Scotts economic development efforts and released a statement to say so publicly.
"Mayors are leaders in their communities and, like Governor Scott, understand the importance of economic development in their cities," according to the League's statement. "They also know that when cities are given home rule authority to meet the unique needs of their citizens, economic opportunity and prosperity will follow."
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Student Group Dream Defenders Stage Their Own State of the State
Submitted by Nancy Smith on March 5, 2013 - 4:41pm
Several dozen members of the group Dream Defenders apparently figured Tuesday's busy session opener was their best shot at grabbing lawmakers' attention.
They rallied outside the House and Senate chambers through the morning to give their version of the State of the State.
The Dream Defenders formed to protest Florida's Stand Your Ground law after the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. The suspect in that case is using the law in his defense.
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Florida Voices on Rick Scott's Governance: 'Is It Working?'
March 4, 2013 - 6:00pm
Fiscal State of the State? Rick Scott to Charlie Crist: Gotcha
March 4, 2013 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott in Third State of the State: We've Got Florida on the Rise Again
March 4, 2013 - 6:00pm
In his third State of the State address Tuesday morning, Gov. Rick Scott offered a ringing update on the progress of his administration's top priorities -- creating jobs, improving education, lowering taxes and paying down the debt -- "It's working," he said.
In fact, "It's working" was the theme of the governor's performance update.
Speaking in the Florida House of Representatives before members of the House and Senate and invited guests, Scott complimented the Legislature for its part in Florida's two-year-plus gains.
Florida House a Firewall Against Medicaid Expansion?
March 4, 2013 - 6:00pm
Pam Bondi: Bought a 'Lemon'? Know the Law
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 5, 2013 - 12:06pm
This Consumer Protection Week, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is encouraging Floridas consumers to know their rights under Floridas motor vehicle Lemon Law. The law protects consumers by covering defects or conditions that substantially impair the use, value, or safety of a new or demonstrator vehicle.
Floridians who buy a new or demonstrator vehicle shouldnt be stuck with a lemon, and Florida law provides significant protection against these situations, Bondi stated in a press release.
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Weatherford: 'Florida Work Plan' Calls for Fixing Elections, Pension, Education
March 4, 2013 - 6:00pm
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