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Rick Santorum Holds Small Lead Over Mitt Romney in Michigan

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 16, 2012 - 10:21am

A Detroit News poll of likely Michigan Republican primary voters released on Thursday confirmed the findings of four other polls unveiled earlier in the week, with Rick Santorum leading over Mitt Romney in the GOP's Feb. 28 presidential primary.

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Jeb Bush Endorses Adam Hasner for CD22

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 16, 2012 - 10:10am

Former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner who is running for Congress unveiled a major endorsement on Thursday -- former Gov. Jeb Bush.

"I am proud to endorse my friend Adam Hasner for the U.S. House of Representatives in District 22, Bush said. Adam has a passion for reform and for common-sense conservative solutions, and he will take that passion to a Washington that is certainly in need of both.

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Senate Budget Committee Submits $70.7 Billion Spending Plan

Jim Turner

February 15, 2012 - 6:00pm

The Senate Budget Committee on Thursday submitted a $70.7 billion budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

On top of promoting economic development and job creation, we showed our commitment to education by providing more than $1 billion in funding to our K-12 education system, Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, stated in a release.

The spending next goes before the full Senate.

The House has alreadyapproved its own $69.2 billion fiscal package.

The following budget breakdown was released by the Senate:

Gaming Supporters, Opponents Gave $2.7 Million to Legislators

Submitted by Anonymous on February 15, 2012 - 11:35pm

Businesses, unions and professional associations that lobby state legislators spent $127 million last year, up from $116 million in 2010, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

While AT&T topped the list with $1.68 million, those heading both sides of the destination gaming issue forked up $2.7 million:

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Port Citrus: A Work Very Early in Its Progress

Jim Turner

February 14, 2012 - 6:00pm

For all the talk of Floridas 14 ports that are being prepped to capture the expansion of cargo through the Panama Canal and the overall growth in international trade, there is a possible 15th on the western horizon.

Officials in Citrus County are looking to capture some of the growing trade.

Their eyes are not on creating a deepwater port that would be able to dock the massive Panamax ships.

Gov. Scott to Sign Bill Helping Space Florida Access Dollars

Submitted by Anonymous on February 15, 2012 - 10:10pm

Gov. Rick Scott will sign a bill expected to make it easier for Space Florida to access state and federal transportation money to improve launch facilities.

A ceremony for the signing of Senate Bill 634, sponsored by Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, and Rep. Ritch Workman, R-Melbourne, is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the governors office.

Scott has proposed $15 million in state transportation money for spaceport infrastructure improvements.

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For Gingrich it is Arizona and Georgia or ...

Matt Towery

February 15, 2012 - 6:00pm

Just three weeks earlier, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was sailing high. He won the South Carolina primary and seemed headed for Florida with the wind at his back.

FMA Deals In Optometrists to Keep Med-Mal Bill Alive, But at What Cost?

Kenric Ward

February 14, 2012 - 6:00pm

An abrupt about-face by the Florida Medical Association is helping to keep malpractice reform legislation alive, but at least one group of physicians is calling the move "irresponsible."

After years of staunchly opposing broader prescription authority for optometrists, the FMA has agreed to recognize their "full scope" privileges. As recently as last November, the FMA declared: "Expanding optometrists' scope of practice would be dangerous for patients."

Lobbyist Spenders

February 14, 2012 - 6:00pm

	AT&T	$1,684,985.00
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Tea Party, Americans for Prosperity Demand Less Government at Patriot Days

Jim Turner

February 14, 2012 - 6:00pm

Saying they were demanding little from state legislators other than reducing impediments to economic growth and to continue opposing programs coming from the White House, Americans for Prosperity-Florida and tea party members from across the state gathered at the Capitol on Wednesday for the first of two Patriot Days.

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