October 4, 2011 - 6:00pm
Jeff Miller and Steve Southerland Introduce RESTORE Act
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 6, 2011 - 9:10am
Two Florida Republicans who represent districts on the Gulf -- U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller and U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland -- joined congressmen from both parties from the region on Wednesday in introducing the RESTORE Act. The bill would require that oil spill funds from the Clean Water Act go to Gulf communities hurt by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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Rick Scott's Judicial Nominating and Other Appointments Wednesday
Submitted by Anonymous on October 5, 2011 - 11:02pm
Gov. Rick Scott appointed four to the 20th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Wednesday.
The nominating commission appointments are: Reginald S. Gibson Jr., Russell T. Kirshy, F. Joseph McMackin III and Pamela Stewart.
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Task Force to Probe Impact of Prescription Drugs on Newborns
Submitted by Anonymous on October 5, 2011 - 8:47pm
A task force focused on prescription drug abuse, specifically its impact on newborns, would be created by legislation announced Wednesday by Attorney General Pam Bondi, Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, and Rep. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland.
The task force would be charged with examining the scope of the problem, the costs associated with caring for babies with neonatal withdrawal syndrome, the long-term effects of the syndrome, and strategies for preventing prescription drug abuse by expectant mothers, a release from the attorney generals office stated.
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Stephen Wise Renews Push for Juvenile Justice Reform
October 4, 2011 - 6:00pm
Sarah Palin Says No to Running in 2012
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 5, 2011 - 6:41pm
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced via a statement on Wednesday -- read on the Mark Levin radio show--that she will not run for the Republican presidential nomination. Palin said she could be more effective in helping common-sense conservatism on the sidelines, aiding other candidates. While there had been speculation that she would run -- and Palin left the door open to the possibility -- she had done little to set up a campaign operation in early states like Iowa, New Hampshire and Florida.
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Andy Gardiner to Take Over 2014 State Senate
October 4, 2011 - 6:00pm
According to his supporters, Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, has the votes and will take over as president of the Florida Senate after the 2014 elections.
With 28 Republicans sitting in the Senate, Gardiner needed the backing of 15 of them to prevail over his opposition, Sen. Jack Latvala, R-St. Petersburg. Supporters of Gardiner told Sunshine State News on Wednesday that their candidate was close to getting 20 signed pledges -- meaning the leadership contest is over.
Romney Bites into White House, Business Recovery at Capital Campaign Stop
October 4, 2011 - 6:00pm
With three fresh endorsements from key state House leaders, GOP presidential candidate and front-runner Mitt Romney was able to get a few bites into the White House and his lunch during a campaign stop in Tallahassee Wednesday.
Romney sat down with 12 capital-area business leaders and the owner of the Seminole Wind, the buffet-style restaurant that brings together church and steak, before heading off to the Capitol for private meetings with Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Herman Cain Gets the Backing of Another Florida Legislator
Submitted by Kevin Derby on October 5, 2011 - 5:14pm
Businessman Herman Cain reeled in a fifth member of the Florida House to endorse his bid for the Republican presidential nomination -- Rep. Jimmie Smith, R-Lecanto.
He has the common-sense, practical vision we need to get our nation back on track, Smith noted about Cain on his Twitter account.
Smith represents all of Citrus County and parts of Hernando and Levy counties.
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Obama Drags Feet to Avoid Offending Pals
October 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
Leadership, said New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in his press conference Tuesday announcing he would not reverse his decision not to run for president, is something you can't be taught or learn.
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