August 14, 2012 - 6:00pm
State Tab for Obamacare Hard to Predict
August 13, 2012 - 6:00pm
Gov. Rick Scott and Republican legislative leaders have long argued that the federal health overhaul would drain too much money from Florida's budget.
But as a group of state analysts met Tuesday, it became clear that Florida's additional Medicaid costs from the federal Affordable Care Act -- Obamacare -- are difficult to pinpoint.
Connie Mack Wins by a Grand Canyon in the Early Going
August 14, 2012 - 6:00pm
In a race that has seen several twists and turns, Connie Mack IVs landslide victory in the Republican Senate primary Tuesday came as a surprise to very few. The four-term congressman from Fort Myers will face Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson in the Nov. 6 general election.
Florida's Regulated Monopoly-Utility Model Discourages Competition, Costs Customers Dearly
August 14, 2012 - 6:00pm
Joseph Treshler raises an important economic issue when he encourages the state of Florida to open its electricity market to competition (ref. Florida Needs a Real Energy Policy, Aug. 11 column).
Marco Rubio to Introduce Mitt Romney at GOP Convention
August 13, 2012 - 6:00pm
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Miami, may not have been elevated to the long-speculated role of a vice presidential candidate, but he will still get to play a prominent role at the Republican National Convention.
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus announced Tuesday that Rubio will introduce Mitt Romney for his acceptance speech on Thursday, Aug. 30, as soon as the former Massachusetts governor is nominated for president.
Primary Victories Push Joe Negron to Future Senate Presidency
August 13, 2012 - 6:00pm
If Charlie Crist is going to try a comeback for the governors mansion, he would be seeking to work with a Legislature that would be even more conservative than when he was in office just two years ago. And it could be counted upon to be more hostile to his newfound leftward shift.
In fact, Tuesday showed that Tallahassees continued rightward focus in the past couple of sessions, backed by powerful business interests in the capital city, should continue through the decade.
Ex-Senate President Tom Lee Scores Primary Victory Over Rachel Burgin
August 13, 2012 - 6:00pm
Republican voters declared they want to send former Senate President Tom Lee back to Tallahassee, opting for the longtime legislator in an ugly contest against Rep. Rachel Burgin, R-Riverview.
Lee drew support in the new District 24 contest from Senate President-designate Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, and the two senators contending for the 2016 presidency, Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, and Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater.
Kelli Stargel Takes Down Two GOP Challengers in Senate Primary
August 13, 2012 - 6:00pm
State Rep. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, is a small speed bump away from moving to the upper chamber.
Stargel defeated two GOP opponents -- Auburndale Mayor Jack Myers and businessman and conservative activist Ron Rushing -- in the primary Tuesday for the new District 15 that essentially is the seat held by Sen. Paula Dockery, R-Lakeland, who is out because of term limits.
Stargels next step is Stego Blue, a Navy veteran from Lakeland whose campaign has spent most of the $3,715 so far raised, of which $1,600 was a self-loan.
John Legg Advances to Senate
August 13, 2012 - 6:00pm
After eight years in the state House, Rep. John Legg, R-Port Richey, is heading to the Florida Senate.
Legg survived one of the most high-profile primary battles that featured a sitting senator being pushed aside from a re-election effort and a last-minute withdrawal that left the Democrats without a general election candidate.
Legg released a statement Tuesday night crediting his volunteers and staff for the victory.
Jeff Brandes Scores Victory for Joe Negron in Senate Leadership Battle
August 13, 2012 - 6:00pm
After a single term in the House, Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, is crossing the Capitol rotunda for the 2013 session.
In a wildly negative contest, Brandes defeated House Majority Whip Jim Frishe, R-St. Petersburg, Tuesday for the new District 22 seat in South Tampa and south Pinellas in a battle that played heavy in the statewide fight for the 2016 Senate presidency.
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