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Rick Scott Declares 'Huge Victory' as House Passes Corporate Tax Exemption

February 14, 2012 - 6:00pm

The Florida House on Wednesday approved a series of tax breaks, hoping to free thousands of businesses from corporate income taxes and put extra money in the pockets of back-to-school shoppers.

House members went along with Gov. Rick Scott's proposal to increase the corporate income tax exemption from $25,000 to $50,000, passing it as part of a broader economic-development bill.

Scott, in a statement, said it was "a huge victory" for Floridians, and would help businesses create more jobs.

Mitt Romney Builds his Team in Michigan

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 15, 2012 - 4:45pm

TrailingRick Santorum in the polls of Michigan, where his father served as governor during the 1960s, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney unveiled the support of former state Attorney General Mike Cox, former state Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, three state representatives (two current and one former) and five county GOP chairmen. Michigan holds its primary on Feb. 28

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Newt Gingrich Looks to Bounce Back By Focusing on Gas Prices

Kevin Derby

February 14, 2012 - 6:00pm

Sinking in the polls at both the national level and in states that will soon hold primaries, Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich tried to rally conservatives on Wednesday by pushing his plan to reduce energy and gas costs for Americans.

Gingrich insisted to supporters that his plan could return gas prices to $2.50 a gallon and he ripped into President Barack Obamas record on the issue.

GOP Weighs Primary Endorsement of Allen West against Martin County Sheriff

Kenric Ward

February 14, 2012 - 6:00pm

Just as Republican Sheriff Bob Crowder abandoned Rick Scott in the 2010 gubernatorial campaign, GOP officials are distancing themselves from Crowder's primary run against U.S. Rep. Allen West.

"He's delusional," Martin County Executive Committee member Chuck Winn said of Crowder.

Winn said he expects GOP organizations in the 18th Congressional District to endorse West in the primary -- if Crowder even gets that far.

"I'd be surprised if he manages to make it beyond the May filing deadline. I don't see where he gets his support," said Winn.

Sunshine State News Hits the Radio Airwaves

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 15, 2012 - 1:55pm

Sunshine State News is hitting the radio airwaves on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. I will be on the Ed Dean radio show, which is hosted by one of the most feisty, informative and entertaining conservatives in Florida. It can be heard online here and on two stations in Florida -- 89.3 on the west coast and 90.3 on the Atlantic coast.

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Rick Santorum Surges Past Mitt Romney in National and State Polls

Kevin Derby

February 14, 2012 - 6:00pm

Following his wins last week in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri, Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has propelled past Mitt Romney in the polls at the national and state level.

According to a national Rasmussen Reports poll of likely primary voters released on Wednesday, Santorum takes 39 percent, while Romney stands in second with 27 percent. Newt Gingrich stands in third with 15 percent while Ron Paul lags in fourth with 10 percent. Three percent back other candidates while 6 percent are undecided.

Who's More Catholic than the Bishops? Maybe the White House?

Submitted by Anonymous on February 15, 2012 - 12:41pm

For an interesting take on Obama vs. the Catholic Church in the United States, check out conservative Catholic columnist George Weigel's piece at National Review Online today.

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Deadline Extended to Find Palm Beach County Interim State Attorney

Submitted by Anonymous on February 15, 2012 - 12:14pm

Gov. Rick Scott has extended the deadline for applicants to replace Michael F. McAuliffe, who is resigning as state attorney for the 15th Circuit, which covers Palm Beach County.

Scott has added a week to the application deadline, giving candidates until 5 p.m. Feb. 22 to seek the final 10 months remaining on McAuliffes term.

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Defined Contribution Plans: Smart Investment for the Future

Peter Ferrara

February 15, 2012 - 6:00pm

There's a way to compensate retired public employees for their service without tomorrow's taxpayers paying a high, unpredictable price.

Rick Santorum Continues to Lead Mitt Romney in Michigan

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 15, 2012 - 11:02am

A fourth poll finds that Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum leads the GOP pack in Michigan, which holds its primary on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Santorum tops a Mitchell/Rosetta Stone poll taken by Michigan Information & Research Service with 34 percent. Mitt Romney, who won the Michigan primary in 2008 and whose father served as governor of the Great Lakes State during the 1960s, places second with 25 percent. Ron Paul comes in third with 11 percent followed by Newt Gingrich with 5 percent. Twenty-five percent of those surveyed are undecided.

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