December 14, 2010 - 6:00pm
Take a look at Rick Scott's face as he listens to our lawmakers in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday. What do you imagine he's thinking?
Interesting Look at George LeMieux, Mike Haridopolos and 2012
Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 15, 2010 - 10:57am
Politico published an excellent piece on Wednesday about the future of Republican U.S. Sen. George LeMieux, and whether his ties to Gov. Charlie Crist will hurt him with the Florida GOP if he chooses to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012.
The story also offers an interesting look at the thoughts of Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, on LeMieux. Haridopolos is considering launching a bid against Nelson as well.
From the article:
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House Freshman Bill Hager Makes Waves Standing Against Obamacare
Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 15, 2010 - 9:27am
Freshman Rep. Bill Hager, R-Boca Raton, does not believe that new members of the House need to keep their mouth shut -- but then he is not exactly lacking in experience. Hager, who represents parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, has an impressive background, serving as an aide in Congress, and a member of the Boca Raton City Council who even served a stint as vice mayor and as an assistant attorney general in Iowa.
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George LeMieux Defends Tax Cut Deal
Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 15, 2010 - 9:19am
On Tuesday, outgoing Republican U.S. Sen. George LeMieux defended the deal with President Barack Obama to extend tax cuts backed by George W. Bush in 2001 and 2003 for all Americans.
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Time Names Mark Zuckerberg 'Person of the Year'
Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 15, 2010 - 9:15am
Time magazine announced on Wednesday that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is its Person of the Year. Incidentally, Zuckerberg, who is 26, is one of the youngest people to ever receive that honor; the initial honor was bestowed on aviator Charles Lindberg when he was25. Of course, the film about Zuckerberg -- The Social Network -- is on many film critics lists of best films in 2010.
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Florida's Budget Hole Now at Least $3.5 Billion
December 14, 2010 - 6:00pm
Floridas budget shortfall hit at least $3.5 billion Tuesday as analysts dialed-back the states revenue forecast, saying sluggish tax collections and a still-faltering economy are complicating the balancing act facing Gov.-elect Rick Scott and legislators.
Adam Putnam: Florida Farms Still Running Despite Cold Weather
Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 14, 2010 - 6:20pm
Incoming Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Adam Putnam weighed in on the cold weather plaguing Florida and how it impacted the states farms.
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Mark Foley Passes on Running for Mayor of West Palm Beach
December 13, 2010 - 6:00pm
Former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley, once part of the Republican leadership and rising fast in Congress, announced Tuesday evening that he will not run for mayor of West Palm Beach.
Rick Scott's Call for Cost-Cutting Ideas Going Largely Unanswered
December 13, 2010 - 6:00pm
Rick Scott is giving every state legislator in Florida the chance to weigh in on his or her2011 priorities. And while he's getting plenty of thoughts on the top issues and how to approach them, he's getting almost nothing when he asks how they plan to pay for it.
Mark Foley Will Not Run for West Palm Beach Mayor
Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 14, 2010 - 6:11pm
Former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley, who was part of the Republican leadership in Congress, announced Tuesday that he would not run for mayor of West Palm Beach. In doing so, Foley pulled the plug on a political comeback four years after resigning from Congress under a cloud of scandal after it was revealed that he sent sexually explicit messages to a young man serving as a congressional page.
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