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Ron Paul Moving On to Super Tuesday

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 28, 2012 - 8:53pm

Ron Paul spoke to supporters in Virginia on Tuesday night even before the polls closed in Arizona and Michigan. While he is not expected to be much of a factor in either contest, Paul shows no signs of dropping out.

The Texas congressman is the only candidate besides Mitt Romney to be on the ballot in the Old Dominion, which holds its primary on March 6. Paul will also be looking to do well in some of the caucus contests in the next week -- Washington on March 3 and Idaho on March 6.

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Newt Gingrich Shrugs Off Michigan and Arizona and Looks South

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 28, 2012 - 8:38pm

Newt Gingrich was not much of a factor in either the Arizona or Michigan primaries on Tuesday -- but, speaking in his home base of Georgia before the polls closed, he showed no sign of dropping out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

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Physician-Dispensing Workers' Comp Bill Gets a Kiss of Life

Nancy Smith

February 28, 2012 - 6:00pm

A bill that originally sought to limit how much doctors can charge for dispensing repackaged drugs to workers' compensation patients died after one Senate subcommittee vote, but it got a kiss of life when, moments later, one senator changed his vote and another returned to his seat.

"Never seen that before," said Delmus Ralther, a law enforcement officer waiting to speak on another bill. "They were rushing every other bill through, but they take time to revisit one after the vote? Wow."

Budget Talks Advance on Senate Cuts from Higher Education

Jim Turner

February 27, 2012 - 6:00pm

The House gave in to the Senate on where money from higher education would come from to help advance budget talks that finally moved into the conference phase Tuesday night.

Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sen. J.D. Alexander, R-Lake Wales, said the higher education deal shouldnt be considered a victory for either chamber, but instead an example of the two sides working to settle a complex issue.

It was very gracious of House leadership to work with us on that, Alexander said.

State Trauma Centers to Remain Limited

Jim Saunders News Service of Florida

February 27, 2012 - 6:00pm

Lawmakers refused Tuesday to lift a cap on the number of trauma centers in Florida, while also siding with hospitals in a dispute about contracting with managed-care plans.

The House eliminated parts of an omnibus health-care bill that dealt with both of the issues, which have been closely watched by hospital lobbyists. A Senate subcommittee also went along with hospitals on the contracting issue.

Super-PACs Can't Crown a King

George Will

February 28, 2012 - 6:00pm

Super-PAC donors acting as kingmakers in presidential contest

-- The Washington Post

Feb. 22, 2012

PIP Reform, Putnam's Energy Plan Delayed by Budget Committee

Submitted by Anonymous on February 28, 2012 - 7:25pm

Senators have spent a big chunk of the past two mornings hearing farewell addresses and playing videos of term-limited members.

Mondays session was mostly a wash as Sen. Larcenia Bullard, D-Miami, talked for more than an hour before Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, addressed the floor for more manageable 30 minutes.

On Tuesday, floor time went to Sen. Gary Siplin, D-Orlando, and Sen. Dennis Jones, R-Seminole.

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House Sets Conference Committee Assignments

Submitted by Anonymous on February 28, 2012 - 6:21pm

The House has released the following statement regarding the budget conferences sessions with the Senate that begin at 7 p.m. tonight:

The Florida House of Representatives Office of the Speaker, 420 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe St., Tallahassee, Fla. 32399-1300.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Members, Florida House of Representatives
FROM: Dean Cannon, Speaker
DATE: Feb. 28, 2012
RE: Budget Conference

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Bethune, Pepper, Steele Inducted to Fla. Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Submitted by Anonymous on February 28, 2012 - 6:08pm

Gov. Rick Scott announced the selection of Mary McLeod Bethune, Claude Denson Pepper and Charles Kenzie Steele as the first inductees into the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame.

The Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame will recognize our states long history as a place where people of all backgrounds and cultures can come together to pursue a better life for themselves, their families and their communities, Scott stated in a release.

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Marco Rubio Endorses Adam Hasner's Bid for Congress

Submitted by Anonymous on February 28, 2012 - 4:44pm

Adam Hasner tightened his grip on the GOP nomination in the 22nd Congressional District on Tuesday with the endorsement of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.

Rubio said, "As my majority leader in the Florida House, Adam Hasner and I worked side by side taking on the status quo in Tallahassee, and together we can do the same thing in Washington."

Calling Hasner "a passionate advocate for American values," Rubio applauded the former state lawmaker's "proven record of cutting red tape and wasteful spending."

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