February 22, 2012 - 6:00pm
Americans Continue to Think Nation is Going the Wrong Way
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 23, 2012 - 9:28am
A poll from Rasmussen Reports finds that less than a third -- 31 percent -- of likely voters in November believe the nation is headed on the right track. Sixty-one percent of those surveyed think the nation is headed in the wrong direction. Pretty abysmal to be sure, but the percentage of Americans thinking the country was on the right path in Rasmussen polls from the latter half of 2011 was in the teens. The poll of 3,500 likely voters was taken from Feb.13-19 and had a margin of error of +/- 2 percent.
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Senators Overhaul Workers' Comp Drug Repackaging Bill
February 22, 2012 - 6:00pm
Rather than just limit the amount doctors can charge their workers' comp patients for dispensing repackaged drugs in their offices, the Senate Health Regulation Committee's tennis match of amendments ended Wednesday in a bill that basically would do the following:
Rick Scott Continues Call to Revamp PIP Auto Insurance
Submitted by Anonymous on February 22, 2012 - 8:49pm
Gov. Rick Scott, joined by Florida Highway Patrol Major Ernesto Duarate, continued his push to reform during a meeting with members of the media Wednesday afternoon.
Scott has favored how the House of Representatives is trying to revamp the states no-fault insurance program.
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Auto Racing as Florida's Official Sport Cruises by Senate Committee
Submitted by Anonymous on February 22, 2012 - 7:22pm
A bill to name auto racing as the official sport of Florida sped through a green flag in the Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee Wednesday.
Sen. Evelyn Lynn, R-Daytona Beach, the sponsor of SB 266, said Florida is the only state with three major speedways and the sport is a major economic engine, drawing tourists and auto parts makers.
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Decisions, Decisions
February 22, 2012 - 6:00pm
PSC, Progress Energy Hammer Out Rate Agreement
February 21, 2012 - 6:00pm
In what one member described as an "unprecedented" settlement, the state Public Service Commission approved a plan Wednesday that will resolve big-money questions about Progress Energy Florida's base electric rates and two controversial nuclear projects.
Progress customers will see their monthly electric bills go up in 2013, though they also will receive $288 million in refunds related to a repair project at a Crystal River nuclear plant.
Republican Ron DeSantis Names Finance Team in CD 6 Race
Submitted by Anonymous on February 22, 2012 - 6:41pm
Republican Ron DeSantis on Wednesday named the initial members of his finance committee for his run in the 6th Congressional District.
They are: Mike Hightower, co-chair; Nancy P. McGowan, co-chair; Jay Demetree. Joseph G. Fogg; and Duane Ottenstroer.
All are from Jacksonville except for Fogg, who is from Naples.
DeSantis, 33, of Ponte Vedra Beach, is a former federal prosecutor and Iraq War veteran, and is making his first run for public office.
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Mass. Sen. Scott Brown Getting a Lift from Marco Rubio in Fundraising
Submitted by Anonymous on February 22, 2012 - 6:29pm
Massachusetts Republicans are hoping some of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's star power -- and fundraising prowess -- will help the Bay State Republican hold on to his seat against a challenge from a left-liberal former top official in the Obama administration.
U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., is on the second of a two-day swing through Florida, including a fundraising dinner tonight being hosted by Rubio, the Boston Globe is reporting.
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Media Spin on Obama Corporate Tax 'Break' a Joke
February 22, 2012 - 6:00pm
We knew this was coming. In fact, in the first year of the Obama administration, I focused on this very issue. Now it has risen to the level of potential reality.
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