January 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
While Florida continues to adjust to being led by newly inaugurated Gov. Rick Scott, the new executive continues to flesh out his administration.
Rick Scott Brings Back Kurt Browning as Secretary of State
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 6, 2011 - 8:39am
Gov. Rick Scott has named Kurt Browning to serve as Floridas secretary of state -- a post he held under former Gov. Charlie Crist.
Scott praised Brownings experience handling election issues. Browning served more than two decades as supervisor of elections in Pasco County.
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Michelle Rhee Will Continue to Advise Rick Scott on Education
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 6, 2011 - 8:31am
Gov. Rick Scott announced that Michelle Rhee, who was on his transition team and served as chancellor of public schools in the Washington, D.C., area, will continue as an adviser on education.
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Eight Freshmen From Florida Enter Congress
January 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
Eight Floridians were sworn in as new members of Congress Wednesday, seven of them joining the new Republican majority.
Steve Southerland Enters Congress From Stage Right
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 6, 2011 - 7:55am
Freshman U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, who entered Congress on Wednesday as part of the new Republican majority, weighed in on his new role and pledged to fight for conservative ideals.
It is a great honor to serve the citizens of the 2nd Congressional District, and I take my responsibility seriously, said Southerland. Todays swearing in ceremony represents the turning of the page to a new era.For too long Washington has not reflected the values of, or faced the same challenges experienced by, communities across America.
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The Uncertain Future of the High-Speed Rail Program
January 4, 2011 - 6:00pm
The Illinois Department of Transportation has reached a cooperative agreement with Union Pacific and Amtrak that permits the release of a $1.1 billion federal high-speed rail grant to the state of Illinois to fund passenger rail improvements between Chicago and St. Louis.
Marco Rubio Begins With Heart Full of Ambition for America
January 4, 2011 - 6:00pm
Sen. Marco Rubio officially has a new job and a whole lot of ambition to go with it.
St. Joe Exec Billy Buzzett Named to Head DCA
January 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
An executive at the St. Joe Co., which has led an explosion of residential and commercial development that has transformed the Florida Panhandle, was named late Wednesday to head the state agency responsible for overseeing growth.
Rick Scott Wants to Sell State Planes
Submitted by Kevin Derby on January 5, 2011 - 7:38pm
On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott told the Department of Management Services to sell the states two airplanes -- a 2000 King Air 350 and a 2003 Cessna Citation Bravo. This move will reduce the budget by $2.4 million annually.
The privilege of using a state-owned aircraft is an unnecessary burden to taxpayers, especially when lower-cost travel options exist, said Scott. As elected officials it is our responsibility to utilize the most affordable options for official business, and I do not believe state-owned airplanes are the best option.
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Wily Old Dems Take on Whippersnapper Republicans
January 5, 2011 - 6:00pm
Curious fact, unearthed by Gerald Seib of The Wall Street Journal. The average age of Republican House members in the new Congress convening this week is 54.9, younger than the Republicans' average age in the previous Congress, 56.5. But the average age of House Democrats has risen, from 58 to 60.2.
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