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It's Already Out: House Democrats' Response to Gov. Rick Scott's Address

Gov. Rick Scott hasn't yet begun his third State of the State address, but House Democratic Leader Perry Thurston, D-Fort Lauderdale, already released his response earlier Tuesday.

Naturally, it has a House Democratic Caucus perspective on the governor's address. Have an early read. It will, however, be carried later on The Florida Channel:

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Weatherford Vows to Make Florida a 'Pocket of Personal, Economic Freedom'

Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford laid out the Florida House agenda for the 2013 legislative session that began Tuesday. Among the priorities of the Florida Work Plan are restoring trust in government, education reform and protecting the states fiscal future.

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Sound Bytes from House Speaker Will Weatherford's Opening Address

"A government that grows too big grows too intrusive and threatens our liberty and democracy."

"The federal government is trying to buy states off one by one. I'm not buying it. Florida shouldn't buy it."

"Will we earn the people's trust, or will we confirm their worst fears about us?"

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State of the State Preview: Rick Scott on Florida's Great Job Creation Debate

March 4, 2013 - 6:00pm

In his third State of the State address, Rick Scott will push for lower taxes and a raise for teachers -- but the governor also will address the debate over how many new jobs are being created in Florida, who is primarily responsible for getting them up and running, and why Florida is doing a better job than any other state in the nation to make itself attractive to newcomers and residents alike.

Here are pertinent sneak peeks the governor's office released from his Tuesday session-opening address:

Destination Casino for South Florida? Don't Overlook the Costs

March 5, 2013 - 6:00pm

With the announcement by the Genting Group and others to petition the state Legislature to allow for a broadening of gambling in South Florida, a focused objective public policy discussion on this possible new industry must be undertaken.

House Gaming Committee Wants In-Depth Seminole Revenue Numbers

March 4, 2013 - 6:00pm

With the deadline a little over two years away on a key provision of the states multimillion-dollar gambling compact, some lawmakers would like to see firm casino revenue numbers from the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

Members of the House Select Committee on Gaming asked the tribes attorney on Monday if the annual fiscal data, of which only select numbers are released to the public, could be made available before a decision is needed to renew, renegotiate or abandon the Seminoles exclusive rights on banked card games.

So It Is Written?

March 4, 2013 - 6:00pm

Governing Versus Campaigning Party

March 4, 2013 - 6:00pm

There are two major parties in the United States: the party that wishes to govern and the party that wants only to campaign.

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