July 11, 2012 - 6:00pm
Florida Reps Spar Along Party Lines on House Vote to Repeal Obamacare
July 10, 2012 - 6:00pm
House Republicans, with a handful of bipartisan support, again voted to repeal Obamacare, the 2010 Affordable Care Act, in a response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the law.
The House Bill, Repeal of Obamacare Act, HR 6079, is now expected to languish in the Democratic-run Senate.
Following a two-day debate, the U.S. House voted 244-185 in support of the repeal effort, with five Democrats joining the GOP majority.
Floridas delegation voted strictly along party lines.
Alan Williams: Ammons’ Decision ‘for the best interests' of FAMU
Submitted by Anonymous on July 11, 2012 - 4:01pm
State Rep. Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee, released the following statement on the resignation of FAMU President James Ammons.
As a state lawmaker and graduate of Florida A&M University, I am saddened by the announcement of President Ammons resignation. From the outset of his tenure, President Ammons has shown strong leadership and has worked to ensure that FAMU remains a beacon of academic excellence.
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Barry Gilway: No 'Doom and Gloom' Rate Scenarios on Citizens' Horizon
July 10, 2012 - 6:00pm
Less than a month into his new job as head of the bloated Citizens Property Insurance Corp., longtime insurance industry executive Barry Gilway said his expectations to reduce the size of the state-backed provider remain his most challenging endeavor.
In a meeting with the Tallahassee media on Wednesday, Gilway said its still too early to offer specifics for Citizens -- but he did elaborate on some of the company's greatest opportunities and challenges.
James Ammons Resigns as FAMU President
Submitted by Anonymous on July 11, 2012 - 2:58pm
Dean Colson, chairman of the Florida Board of Governors of the State University System, released the following statement upon the announcement that embattled Florida A&M University President James Ammons has offered his resignation:
I was just made aware of todays announcement and have read President Ammons resignation letter. I realize that this must have been a very difficult decision for President Ammons and his family. As the president candidly and correctly noted in his letter, there are challenges remaining at FAMU that must be met head on.
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils Legislative Endorsements
July 10, 2012 - 6:00pm
The Florida Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday unveiled its endorsements in legislative races across the Sunshine State, backing candidates based on their positions on how to bring jobs to the state and improve a continuing sluggish economy.
Jennifer Carroll Goes to Bat for Mitt Romney
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 11, 2012 - 1:01pm
Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke to the national convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Houston on Wednesday and Republican leaders are looking to lure some African-American voters away from the president.
In Florida, Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll went to bat for Romney, noting that African-Americans remain lagging behind the rest of the nation in terms of employment under Obamas watch.
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Rick Scott is Upside Down in New Rasmussen Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 11, 2012 - 12:51pm
A poll released by Rasmussen Reports on Wednesday has good news for Republicans in Florida as it shows that U.S. Rep. Connie Mack has a solid lead over Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. It also showed Mitt Romney leading Barack Obama by 1 percent in the Sunshine State.
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Connie Mack Begins to Steam Ahead of Bill Nelson
July 10, 2012 - 6:00pm
A Rasmussen Reports poll released Wednesday finds U.S. Rep. Connie Mack -- the heavy favorite to win the Republican nomination -- with a solid lead over Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in Florida.
The poll of likely voters finds 46 percent backing Mack, while Nelson lags behind with 37 percent. While 10 percent are undecided, 7 percent say they support other candidates in the race. Other polls have shown a closer contest; however, a poll from conservative-leaning Rasmussen in April had the numbers reversed, with Nelson taking 47 percent and Mack trailing with 36 percent.
Connie Mack Easily Beating Bill Nelson in New Rasmussen Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on July 11, 2012 - 12:32pm
A poll released by Rasmussen Reports on Wednesday finds U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, the heavy favorite to win the Republican nomination, has a solid lead over Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in Florida.
The poll of likely voters finds 46 percent backing Mack while Nelson lags behind with 37 percent. While 10 percent are undecided, 7 percent say they support other candidates in the race. Other polls have shown a closer contest, however; a Rasmussen poll in April had the numbers reversed with Nelson taking 47 percent and Mack trailing with 36 percent.
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