April 4, 2011 - 6:00pm
Renewable Energy Bill Passes Senate Committee
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 4, 2011 - 3:25pm
A bill allowing electric utilities to increase bills as much as 2 percent each year in order to invest in creating renewable, alternative sources of energy, passed the Senate Energy and Public Utilities.
An amendment offered by Sen. Thad Altman, R-Viera, would have required 20 percent of the renewable energy created to be bought from smaller producers, but it failed in an 11-3 vote.
Comments are now closed.
New Poll: Florida Voters Approve of Marco Rubio and, to a Lesser Extent, Bill Nelson
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 4, 2011 - 2:58pm
Viewpoint Florida released a poll on Monday showing that Floridians generally gave both of their two U.S. senators solid marks.
Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who was elected to the position back in November,won the approval of 61 percent of those surveyed and the disapproval of 30 percent. Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, who is up for a third term next year, did worse with 45 percent approval and 38 percent disapproval.
The survey of 838 likely voters took place on March 29 and March 30 and had a margin of error of +/- 3.4 percent.
Comments are now closed.
Henry Payne Cartoon
April 4, 2011 - 6:00pm
Amendment Waters Down E-Verify Bill on Eve of Judiciary Committee Hearing
Submitted by Anonymous on April 4, 2011 - 2:16pm
A late amendment to immigration legislation opens a loophole for Florida employers to avoid use of the E-Verify screening database.
Hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee was scheduled to vote on SB 2040 Monday, an amendment was submitted to grant a driver's license alternative.
The amendment confirmed the suspicions of immigration-control groups that blasted Judiciary chair Anitere Flores' earlier efforts to strike the E-Verify provision altogether.
Comments are now closed.
Presidential Primary: RNC Chief of Staff Jeff Larson in Tally Tuesday to Light a Fire Under Florida Repubs
Submitted by Nancy Smith on April 4, 2011 - 2:01pm
Look for Tuesday to be a big day in The Great Florida Presidential Primary Standoff.
Florida Repubs have leaked that Republican National Committee Chief of Staff Jeff Larson will show up in Tally in the morning to meet with officials about the 2012 primary calendar.
Comments are now closed.
Deal Near on Florida's Presidential Primary Date, Republicans Say
Submitted by Anonymous on April 4, 2011 - 1:43pm
Florida GOP leaders are eyeing a primary date after Jan. 31, but ahead of Super Tuesday. Will that fly with the Republican National Committee, which has threatened sanctions if the state jumps ahead of Super Tuesday?
Senate President Mike Haridopolos tells Sunshine State News he's optimistic about a compromise date that would make Florida the first big state to hold a presidential primary in 2012.
Comments are now closed.
Obama Announces He Will Run Again in 2012
April 3, 2011 - 6:00pm
McStimulus? McDonald's to Hire 50,000 People in One Day
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 4, 2011 - 10:52am
From FOXBusiness comes the news that McDonald's is poised to hire 50,000 people on April 19. That's right, 50,000.
In other words, that's more than 25 percent of all the jobs that were created in the U.S. in March. By one company. In a single day.
From the report:
Comments are now closed.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Honors Ander Crenshaw
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 4, 2011 - 10:27am
Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw received the Spirit of Enterprise award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce due to his record on economic issues.
The Chamber is honored to recognize Congressman Crenshaw for helping create an environment in which businesses can grow and create jobs, said Thomas Donohue, the president and CEO of the organization. He has shown great conviction by standing on the side of business, at a time when it matters most.
Comments are now closed.
Pages
Live streaming of WBOB Talk Radio, a Sunshine State News Radio Partner.