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Rick Scott, Iowa Governor Reaffirm Opposition to Obamacare Medicaid Expansion

July 14, 2012 - 6:00pm

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad joined Gov. Rick Scott on Sunday in reaffirming Scott's stance that Florida wont assist in the federal governments expansion of Medicaid through Obamacare.

The governors from key presidential swing states, appearing on Fox News Sunday with Brit Hume, said that because of the anticipated fiscal impacts -- in addition to the belief that the law is illegal -- they remain ready to reject Medicaid expansion in the Affordable Care Act allowed through the flexible opt-out provision set by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Florida Democrats: Nothing to Work With, Nowhere to Go

Nancy Smith

July 15, 2012 - 6:00pm

How desperate are the Democrats in Florida?

Lars Hafner: Democrat of the Week

Submitted by Nancy Smith on July 15, 2012 - 3:27pm

Did State College of Florida President Lars Hafner, a former Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, forge signatures on college documents? The investigation into whether he did or didn't became a formal criminal probe when the case was referred to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on Friday.

In June, College trustees reported Hafner to the commissioner of education after a former employee claimed in an affidavit that Hafner forged the signature of former BOT Chairman Steve Harner.

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Rick Scott: Feds Finally Opening Database 'A Step in the Right Direction'

Submitted by Anonymous on July 14, 2012 - 4:36pm

The federal government has agreed to open up a Homeland Security database Gov. Rick Scott has repeatedly said is needed to help clean noncitizens from the county lists of registered voters.

Access to the SAVE database will ensure that noncitizens do not vote in future Florida elections. Im appreciative that the federal government is working with us cooperatively, Scott stated in a release on Saturday.

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Weekly Roundup: Resignations, Scandal, Campaign Bucks Flood Capital

Michael Peltier News Service of Florida

July 13, 2012 - 6:00pm

Fireworks hit the capital city the week after the Fourth of July, with sparks flying over the resignation of a besieged university president, allegations of inappropriate behavior in the lieutenant governor's office and a high-profile court case upholding a tough Florida drug law.

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle filed a flurry of financial disclosures, giving the public a good first look at campaign contributions following the redrawing of political boundaries.

Jennifer Carroll Vows to Fight Fired Aide's 'Blatant Lies'

Jim Turner

July 12, 2012 - 6:00pm

Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll is telling supporters she is preparing to fight allegations from a fired underling facing felony charges.

Carroll has started to respond to emails this week from individuals offering her encouragement after AP reported Tuesday that court documents filed by attorneys for former aide Carletha Cole included a comment that she had caught her boss in a compromising position with another female staffer.

Like Charter Schools, Britain's Academies Aim High

Michael Barone

July 15, 2012 - 6:00pm

LONDON -- 1776 is a number with great resonance for Americans, but not one you expect to be featured on a British government website.

Trolling for Boos

Kathleen Parker

July 13, 2012 - 6:00pm

WASHINGTON -- We're still a few weeks from summer's dog days and the conventions, and already feral rabidity has set in. Add to the long list of psycho-political syndromes the "Romney Derangement Syndrome."

Lemme Outta Here!

July 15, 2012 - 6:00pm

Here You Go, Fella ...

July 13, 2012 - 6:00pm

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