March 9, 2011 - 6:00pm
Some Teachers Speak Out Against Tenure, For Performance-Based Pay
March 9, 2011 - 6:00pm
Bills in the House and Senate that would eliminate teacher tenure and reward better teachers are gaining support -- not only among the Republican-dominated House and Senate, but among teachers themselves.
Rhonda Lochiatt, a fifth-grade teacher from Volusia County, says she's excited about the Senate passage of the Student Success Act and the promising path of its counterpart in the House.
"Teachers have always wanted to be treated as professionals and this is finally our chance," said Lochiatt. "For me, this is the direction we need to go."
Obama's Social Security Hoax
March 10, 2011 - 6:00pm
Bipartisan Bills Filed to Eliminate Mandatory Minimum Sentences
March 9, 2011 - 6:00pm
Victory for Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin: Assembly OKs Bargaining Curbs
Submitted by Nancy Smith on March 10, 2011 - 5:48pm
Protests continue, but Gov. Scott Walker and the Wisconsin GOP on Thursday prevailed against the wearying weeks-long combination of heavy union pressure and a Democratic walkout in the state Senate.
The Assembly voted 53-42 to approve a bill that sharply slashes bargaining rights for government workers. The bill moved like lightning to a relieved Walker, who promised to sign it as soon as he's able.
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Henry Payne Cartoon
March 10, 2011 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott Praises House for Passing Unemployment Compensation Reform
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 10, 2011 - 3:44pm
Gov. Rick Scott praised the House for passing a measure on Thursday reforming the states unemployment compensation system.
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Marco Rubio: 9/11 Conspirators Should Face Military Tribunals, Not Civilian Courts
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 10, 2011 - 3:28pm
Florida Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio joined eight other Republicans in the Senate introducing a measure that would try the accused 9/11 conspirators in military tribunals instead of in civilian courts.
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Gus Bilirakis: Terrorists Using Internet for Recruiting
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 10, 2011 - 3:24pm
Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis warned on Thursday that the Internet ranks as part of the front lines of the war on terror.
"Terrorist organizations have become increasingly adept at using the Internet and social media to recruit, inspire, and motivate individuals already in the United States to carry out attacks on their behalf," Bilirakis said at a hearing held by the Committee on Homeland Security. "We must combat the use of the Internet and other technology by terrorist organizations to inspire and encourage attacks by those who are already here.
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Everett Wilkinson Implosion Continues as Tea Rally II Evaporates at Capitol
Submitted by Anonymous on March 10, 2011 - 2:44pm
Thursday's tea party rally at the old Capitol was a pale imitation of Tuesday's exercise.
Indeed, to call it a rally is charitable when only 45 people showed up -- and 10 of those folks were hired band members.
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