November 29, 2010 - 6:00pm
While Gov. Rick Perry of Texas continues to insist he has no interest in running for the Republican presidential nomination, insiders in the Lone Star State arent buying it.
Sarasota's Joe Gruters Bids for RPOF Chair
November 29, 2010 - 6:00pm
Sarasota County Republican Chairman Joe Gruters announced his bid for state Republican Party chairman on Tuesday, with a goal of "building a permanent majority" for the GOP.
Joe Scarborough Attacks Sarah Palin
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 30, 2010 - 7:25am
Former U.S. Rep. Joe Scarborough, now hosting MSNBCs Morning Joe on weekday mornings, is taking aim at former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in a column at Politico.
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Sarasota's Joe Gruters Announces Bid for RPOF Chairmanship
Submitted by Anonymous on November 30, 2010 - 7:00am
Sarasota County Republican Chairman Joe Gruters announced on Tuesday his bid to head the Republican Party of Florida, with a goal of "building a permanent majority" for the state GOP.
"The Republican Party had the foresight and the power to make a difference in the (2010) elections and we did. As Republicans, we won because we stood united and we promised to return to the basic principles and beliefs that made our country great," Gruters stated on his website.
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Higher Education a Key to Creating Jobs in Florida
November 29, 2010 - 6:00pm
As we look toward January when our states newly elected governor and all-new Cabinet members take office, we have high hopes that these leaders will help move Florida out of the current economic conditions.
Lawmaker Sees Red Over Cyber Sales
November 29, 2010 - 6:00pm
With Florida facing a $2.5 billion budget gap, rising Internet sales over the Thanksgiving holiday renewed calls Monday for the state to join others looking to make it easier to collect sales taxes from out-of-state and mail-order merchants.
Don Gaetz Faces Tall Task at Senate Reapportionment Committee
Submitted by Anonymous on November 29, 2010 - 6:17pm
Sen. Don Gaetz will be walking point on what will likely be the most politically charged issue facing the Legislature: reapportionment.
The Niceville Republican will chair the Senate Reapportionment Committee.
As if that weren't enough, Gaetz also will chair the Appropriations Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, Transportation and Economic Development. He is the only senator to chair two committees.
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Rep. Posey Piles On With More Criticism of Obama Pay Freeze Plan
Submitted by Anonymous on November 29, 2010 - 5:50pm
U.S. Rep. Bill Posey joined the chorus of critics on Monday ripping President Barack Obama's order to freeze federal salaries.
"With 15 million Americans unemployed, and millions more underemployed, a freeze on federal employee salaries is not too much to ask. But we need a serious examination of federal agency spending, a list of the priorities for our nation and surgically cut out waste where its found, Posey, R-Cocoa, told Sunshine State News.
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Charlie Crist and Rick Scott Honor Hanukkah
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 29, 2010 - 5:19pm
Gov. Charlie Crist and incoming Gov. Rick Scott will kick off Hanukkah on Monday night, lighting a menorah before the actual festival starts on Wednesday night.
Crist and Scott will be joined by their wives and Rabbi Schneur Oirechman of the Chabad Lubavitch of the Panhandle-Tallahassee.
I am always honored to join the Jewish community for a celebration that recognizes the perseverance of such a historically proud and strong group of people, said Crist. Hanukkah is a symbol of hope, and Carole and I are grateful for the chance to share in this celebration.
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Hurricane Season Quiet, But Windstorm Rates Will Rise Anyway
November 28, 2010 - 6:00pm
Nineteen named storms swirled all over the Atlantic in 2010 -- 12 of them big enough to become hurricanes -- but none seriously threatened Florida. Nevertheless, homeowners needn't think their good fortune will translate into windstorm insurance savings.
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