February 14, 2011 - 6:00pm
For years, proponents of renewable energy have lobbied for mandates to jump-start Florida's renewable market, but one investor-owned utility (IOU) sees a solar future, voluntarily.
Eric Buermann: Billions Wasted and He Dares to Whine?
February 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
For the first time in years, the South Florida Water Management District has a chance to get a grip on reality, and what does it do? Whine like a spoiled brat.
Washington Week
February 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
This past week the Senate continued debating the Federal Aviation Administation bill but mostly it was in recess while chamber Democrats conducted their legislative agenda retreat in Charlottesville, Va.
Mike Bennett Straddles Fence on Florida Immigration Legislation
Submitted by Anonymous on February 13, 2011 - 9:38am
State Sen. Mike Bennett, author of a putative immigration-control bill, continues to send mixed signals about his intentions.
While his SB 136 might charitably be dubbed "Arizona Light" for attempting to bolster enforcement, Bennett's op-ed in Saturday's Tampa Tribune blurred the line between legal and illegal immigration, and even applauded the DREAM Act, which would grant in-state tuition to illegal residents.
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Allen West and Connie Mack Speak at CPAC
February 12, 2011 - 6:00pm
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) heard from two Florida Republicans Saturday, last day of the session.
Cliff Stearns Ponders Events in Egypt
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 13, 2011 - 8:37am
Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns weighed in on international events on Saturday, praising recent developments in Tunisia and in Egypt.
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David Rivera Backs Plan to Cut $100 Billion from Federal Budget
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 13, 2011 - 8:32am
U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced on Friday that he was filing a bill to cut $100 billion from the federal budget. The measure, which is penciled in to be debated this week, won the backing of Florida Republican U.S. Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla.
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Connie Mack Focuses on International Affairs at CPAC
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 13, 2011 - 8:26am
Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Connie Mack spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday and focused on foreign policy. Mack, who is a potential challenger to Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012, hammered the Obama administration and its approach to international affairs. The chairman of the House Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Mack took aim at Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, a frequent target of the congressman.
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Scott: No State Park Will Close
February 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
Gov. Rick Scott toured the state Department of Environmental Protection offices Friday and emerged with a book on Florida parks and a vow not to close any of them.
Talk Begins on Charter School Expansion Plans
February 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
As Gov. Rick Scott backs away for now from a push for an expanded school voucher program, former Gov. Jeb Bushs education foundation has begun quietly circulating draft legislation that may serve as the Legislatures template to massively expand the number of charter schools throughout the state.
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