October 20, 2011 - 6:00pm
This is too juicy not to share. It's a little gossipy and involved, but it stars three presidential candidates, so it's topical stuff.
'Ver En Español' Added to Florida Senate Website
Submitted by Anonymous on October 20, 2011 - 6:23pm
The Florida Senate is adding a new Spanish-language translation feature on its website.
The Ver En Espal button will be placed on the home page to allow visitors to read select pages in Spanish.
With the introduction of this new feature, we are giving an entire segment of our states population easy access to a wealth of valuable information, Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, stated in a release.
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Chamber Backs Online Tax Collection, Education Reforms in 2012 Agenda
October 19, 2011 - 6:00pm
The Florida Chamber of Commerce remains opposed to new and increased taxes, but also believes that taxes currently on the books -- even in the paperless world -- should be collected.
Chamber President Mark Wilson said it isnt fair that businesses in Florida must collect the state sales tax while online companies, such as Amazon, can advertise the same item to Floridians without having to charge the same sales tax.
He said the loophole puts small businesses at a disadvantage.
Weatherford, Gaetz Make a Video to Mark 100 Redistricting Maps
Submitted by Anonymous on October 20, 2011 - 4:39pm
Florida has received 100 maps from residents proposing how to redraw the state's legislative and congressional districts.
House Redistricting Chairman Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, and Senate Reapportionment Chairman Don Gaetz, R-Niceville,marked the event by making a video for MyFloridaHouse that was posted on YouTube.
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When Strangers Call
October 20, 2011 - 6:00pm
With Florida Officials Facing $2 Billion Deficit, 'Everything Is on the Table'
October 19, 2011 - 6:00pm
GOP 2012 Hopefuls Build Their Teams for New Hampshire Showdown
October 19, 2011 - 6:00pm
Three of the candidates running for the Republican presidential nomination unveiled endorsements this week in New Hampshire -- home of the first presidential primary.
Former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts has built strong leads in most polls of the Granite State and he looked to add to that margin on Thursday when he announced the backing of state Sen. David Boutin, R-Hooksett, who becomes the seventh member of the New Hampshire Senate to support his presidential bid.
Sarah Palin to Headline RPOF Fundraising Dinner in November
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 20, 2011 - 3:03pm
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will be on center stage at a fundraiser in Orlando for the Republican Party of Florida. Palin will be at the 2011 RPOF Victory Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 3.
"This gala dinner comes just a year before one of the most important elections in Florida and the nation's history," said RPOF Chairman Lenny Curry. "Having a Republican leader of Governor Palin's stature and importance is yet again proof of the crucial role Florida will play as the year unfolds. We are so grateful that Governor Palin has accepted our invitation."
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Biotech Firm IRX Returning to Tampa Bay Area With 280 Jobs Over Five Years
October 19, 2011 - 6:00pm
Occupy Wall Street and Obama Attacked by Adam Hasner
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 20, 2011 - 1:05pm
Former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, now running in a crowded Republican primary to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012, came out swinging at the Occupy Wall Street movement on Thursday.
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