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Mitt Romney Leads, But By How Much?

August 10, 2011 - 6:00pm

As the contenders for the Republican presidential nomination ready for a debate in Iowa Thursday night and a straw poll in Ames on Saturday, two new national polls show former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts ahead of the pack. But the polls differ on how large a lead he has.

Romney will take part in the debate on Thursday night, but focus is increasingly turning to three possible candidates who have yet to enter the race. Buzz is increasingly growing that Gov. Rick Perry of Texas will enter the race in coming days.

Adam Putnam Applauds USDA for Supporting Ag’s Role in Restoration of Florida Wetlands

Submitted by Nancy Smith on August 11, 2011 - 10:09am

Following an announcement by Secretary Tom Vilsack of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Thursday to provide financial assistance to Florida agriculture and assist with wetlands restoration, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released this statement from Commissioner Adam Putnam:

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Bill Aims to Close Revolving Door Between AG, Probed Companies

David Royse News Service of Florida

August 10, 2011 - 6:00pm

A trio of Democratic state lawmakers say they'll file legislation to prevent lawyers who leave the attorney general's office or certain other agencies from going to work for a company that had been under investigation while they were there.

The move is in response to one former lawyer in the attorney general's office having done that, but there are at least two other lawyers who worked for the office who also worked for some of the foreclosure-related law firms and services companies that have been under investigation by the state.

Group Plans Lawsuit Over Textbook Adoption Changes

Lilly Rockwell News Service of Florida

August 10, 2011 - 6:00pm

A Boca Raton group that believes some Florida textbooks are slanted to favor Islamic beliefs plans to file a lawsuit against the state of Florida and Gov. Rick Scott for approving a new law that changes the state's textbook adoption process.

Citizens for National Security will file its lawsuit Thursday in a Palm Beach County circuit court, saying the new law violates the state Constitution's promise of a "high-quality" education.

S&P Downgrades Don't Faze Florida Leaders

Gray Rohrer

August 9, 2011 - 6:00pm

How Iowa's Straw Poll Can Lead to the Presidency

Michael Barone

August 10, 2011 - 6:00pm

Why Iowa? It was the 29th state to be admitted to the Union, it is the 30th state in population, it has given the nation Grant Wood's "American Gothic" and Meredith Willson's "The Music Man."

Why Florida Received High Marks From S&P

Mike Haridopolos

August 9, 2011 - 6:00pm

While politicians in Washington, D.C., struggle with our nations debt, out-of-control spending and the recent downgrade in our nations credit rating by Standard & Poor's, Florida received an upgrade from the same credit rating agency from negative to stable.

Jerry Holbert Cartoon

August 10, 2011 - 6:00pm

Dean Cannon: League of Women Voters 'Misleads' the Public on Redistricting

Submitted by Anonymous on August 10, 2011 - 3:56pm

The nonstop grousing by the Florida League of Women Voters and assorted other "progressive" groups got a smack-down from Florida House Speaker Dean Cannon Wednesday.

Responding to complaints about a lack of redistricting maps and unsubstantiated allegations that the fix was in for Republicans, Cannon, R-Winter Park, responded to calls from the LWV, NAACP, Democracia U.S.A. and Florida Common Cause demanding a "time certain" for the legislative approval of Floridas new maps.

In a statement, Cannon said:

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Floridians Snubbed in Congressional 'Supercommittee' Selections

Submitted by Anonymous on August 10, 2011 - 3:35pm

Florida will have the third largest congressional delegation in 2012, but that apparently counts for little with the old-school politicians in Washington, D.C.

With three-quarters of the "supercommittee" appointments announced, the Sunshine State has been shut out so far, while Rust Belt states are represented far beyond their shrinking population.

On Wednesday, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced his three selections to the 12-member budget panel: Reps. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, and Dave Camp and Fred Upton, both of Michigan.

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