March 11, 2011 - 6:00pm
China Syndrome in Japan? Nuclear Power Plant Could be on Verge of Meltdown
Submitted by Anonymous on March 11, 2011 - 5:47pm
Among the rolling disasters set in motion by Japan's major earthquake, at least one of that country's nuclear power plants is in danger of melting down.
Japan's nuclear reactors were shut down in the wake of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami, but officials say the emergency cooling system at the Fukushima plant is proving "problematic."
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With Help From LaHood, Nelson Keeps Pushing High-Speed Train Project
Submitted by Anonymous on March 11, 2011 - 5:29pm
Sen. Bill Nelson announced late Friday that U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood informed him that the Obama administration is "formally reopening" the application process for the $2.4 billion in rail money rejected by Gov. Rick Scott.
In so doing, LaHood cleared a path for a transit group in Florida -- not the state government -- to go after the money, Nelson said.
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Live on the Water at Your Own (Insurance) Risk
March 10, 2011 - 6:00pm
Gov. Scott Sets Sights on SunRail, Orders Review of Costs and 'Public Concerns'
Submitted by Anonymous on March 11, 2011 - 4:12pm
Deferring a final decision until July, Gov. Rick Scott says he is reviewing the costs of building the SunRail commuter line in Central Florida.
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Scott's 'Efficiency Measures' Fund Miami Dredging Project
March 10, 2011 - 6:00pm
Expected approval of the Port of Miami dredging project is being hailed as a win for the state of Florida, particularly the areas in and around Miami.
It will allow the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the port to a depth of 50 feet, making it a viable option to handle the new Post-Panamax ships that will come through the Panama Canal when the expansion project is completed in 2014.
But one month ago, nobody could say where the additional $77 million to make it happen would come from.
Department of Health Reorganization and Cuts Slammed and Praised
March 13, 2011 - 7:00pm
Senate Committee Mulls Merging of Growth, Work-Force Agencies
March 10, 2011 - 6:00pm
Rising Generation of Republican Young Guns Fits Florida's History
March 10, 2011 - 6:00pm
As the Legislature wrapped up its first week of the 2011 session, it became clear that a bold new generation of Republican leaders is helping drive the political process in the Sunshine State.
Look at the ages of the leadership in both the Senate and the House.
Health Claims Cloud Debate Over Medical Marijuana
March 10, 2011 - 6:00pm
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