February 7, 2011 - 6:00pm
Florida's Republican delegation is sparring over the GOP's proposed $32 billion in cuts to the current federal budget, while taking political fire from the left and right.
War of Dynastic Ambitions? Connie Mack Calls Out Joe Kennedy over Hugo Chavez
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 8, 2011 - 9:58am
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Mike Huckabee Reaffirms Pro-Life Positions
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 8, 2011 - 9:40am
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who moved to Florida last year, reaffirmed his commitment to life on Monday as speculation continues to grow that he will take another shot at the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.
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Florida Progressive: Scott Budget Caters to 'One Extreme Segment'
Submitted by Anonymous on February 8, 2011 - 8:17am
Tea partiers in Eustis were ecstatic about Gov. Rick Scott's lean and mean budget.
The Florida Progressive Coalition, not so much.
"Governor Scott's budget proposal is disappointing to say the least.What he's trying to do here is shift the costs of government from those who can afford it -- the wealthy and corporations -- to those who can least afford it. Cutting jobs, slashing education funding and reducing state employee compensation is no way to improve the state," said FPC leader Kenneth Quinnell.
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Rick Scott Unveils Budget to CNN Audience
Submitted by Nancy Smith on February 8, 2011 - 7:40am
Appearing on CNN News Tuesday morning, Gov. Rick Scott described his "jobs budget" to a national audience. It's a budget, he said, that calls for more than $5 billion in spending cuts and returns $2 billion to taxpayers.
For Floridians who paid attention to Monday's budget unveiling at a tea party event in Eustis, the governor didn't say much new.
CNN News anchor C.J. Holmes pressed Scott on the dichotomy of a governor calling himself a "jobs governor" yet slashing 8,700 jobs from the state payroll.
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End of Stimulus Hits Public Schools in Scott Plan
February 7, 2011 - 6:00pm
Floridas public schools and universities will take a more than $3 billion hit under the budget proposed Monday by Gov. Rick Scott, with public elementary through high school spending dropping by nearly $300 per student.
Leaders Begin Scrutinizing Scott's Proposed Budget
February 6, 2011 - 6:00pm
After unveiling his proposed $65.8 billion budget in Eustis, Gov. Rick Scott headed back to Tallahassee to talk to the media while reaction poured in from leaders all across the state.
Ideology vs. the National Interest
February 7, 2011 - 6:00pm
When a nation fights for its life, ideology goes by the board.
Jerry Holbert Cartoon
February 7, 2011 - 6:00pm
Legislative Leaders Praise Rick Scott's Proposed Budget
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 7, 2011 - 3:25pm
The leaders of the Florida Senate and House weighed in on Monday after Gov. Rick Scott unveiled his $65.8 billion proposed budget in Eustis.
The GOP leadership that controls both houses praised their fellow Republicans proposed budget -- which is $5 billion less than the one the Legislature passed the year before under Gov. Charlie Crist -- for cutting back on state spending and not raising taxes.
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