January 27, 2013 - 6:00pm
Adam Putnam Stresses Importance of Prescribed Forest Fires
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 25, 2013 - 12:47pm
January 27 begins Florida's "Prescribed Fire Awareness Week," and Agriculture Commissioner is reminding Floridians of theimportance of prescribed forest fires Floridas forest lands and preventing devastating wildfires.
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Don Gaetz: Six Floor Down ‘So Far So Good’
Submitted by Anonymous on January 25, 2013 - 12:40pm
As the second committee week wound down, Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, said things are going as well as expected.
Asked Friday at the Capitol about how legislation and the legislators were shaping up for the regular session that begins March 5, his simple response:
Like the guy who jumped off the 10th floor of the building, and as he passed the sixth floor, he said, So far so good'.
Additional pre-session committee weeks are set for the weeks of Feb. 4, Feb. 11 and Feb. 18.
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Rick Scott Promotes UF’s Algebra Nation
Submitted by Anonymous on January 25, 2013 - 12:02pm
Gov. Rick Scott continued his school visits for a third day on Friday.
On Wednesday and Thursday it was to announce his $2,500 pay hike plan for teachers. Friday was to mark the start of the University of Floridas program to assist teachers and students with algebra.
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Bill Nelson Wants to Take Your Guns and Your Ammo
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 25, 2013 - 12:00pm
The Tallahassee Democrat reports on putatively "moderate" Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson's recent endorsement of President Obama's proposed gun-control measures.
Nelson is calling for a ban on so-called "assault" weapons, criminal background checks on all gun purchasers, and aban on ammunition clips that can hold more than 10 rounds.
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Water Managers to Joint Meeting: Everglades Water Quality Much Improved
Submitted by Nancy Smith on January 25, 2013 - 3:37am
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Americans for Prosperity: Floridians Need Improved Access to Public Records, Budgets, and Contracts
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 24, 2013 - 6:15pm
The Florida chapter of Americans for Prosperity (AFP), a conservative political advocacy group,has issued a statement responding to Thursday's meeting of the stateSenate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee, which discussed government transparency and reviewed presentations on two of the states current transparency websites.
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Bondi Urges Borrowers to Act on Mortgage Settlement
January 24, 2013 - 6:00pm
Senate Budget Chief: Scott’s Teacher Pay Hike Could Cut Other State Programs
January 23, 2013 - 6:00pm
As Gov. Rick Scott continues to push for a $2,500 pay raise for teachers, in stops in Gainesville and Tampa on Thursday, the head of the powerful Senate Budget Committee cautioned that such an allocation wont be an easy fiscal sell in the Legislature.
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January 24, 2013 - 6:00pm
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