While the state government of Florida adding the federal E-Verify computer program to crack down on hiring illegal immigrants has been an issue in the contentious Republican gubernatorial primary, now a congressional candidate is bringing up the issue to reinforce his conservative credentials on immigration.
Former Ruth's Chris CEO Craig Miller, facing a tight Republican primary contest to take on U.S. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, praised E-Verify early Monday and called for the Sunshine State to implement an Arizona-style immigration law.
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Here's something you don't see every day: the Sierra Club agreeing with Tea Party folks.
Their respective reasons may vary, but the two groups are urging voters to reject the upcoming "Road Tax Referendum" in Central Florida.
The Central Florida Group of the Sierra Club noted that the proposed 1-cent, 10-year sales tax hike in Osceola County would raise rates there to 8 percent -- on a par with the nation's biggest cities.
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The Senate turned out the lights inits chamber last Thursday, having confirmed the newest Supreme Court justice, passing a jobs-stimulus bill for states to hire teachers and other emergency personnel, and a funding bill to pay for border security.
Early voting is one of those windmills I cant resist tilting at.
Withlittle more than two weeks until the primary election on Aug. 24, Jeff Greene --locked in a tight battle with U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate election in November --brought up his rivals connections to the controversial U.S. Rep. Charlie Rangel of New York who is currently under investigation for ethics violations.
I feel Mr. Rangel should step down immediately, said Greene on Sunday. Its very important that we preserve the integrity of the House of Representatives.
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Former House Speaker Marco Rubio, the overwhelming favorite to be the Republican candidate in the U.S. Senate race, unveiled the last in a series of videos promoting ideas on how to reduce the size and cost of the federal government.Rubio calls for downsizing thefederal bureaucracy, calling for the White House and Congress to cut their staffs by 10 percent.
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With Republican gubernatorial primary candidate Rick Scott pulling out of a forum held Saturday night in Boca Raton by the Christian Family Coalition, the campaign team of his chief rival for the GOP nod is steaming. Matt Williams, campaign manager for Attorney General Bill McCollum, sounded off on the matter late Saturday night.
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No Hard Plans Yet for Special Session
Senate President-designate Mike Haridopolos said Senate and House leaders are continuing to talk about a potential special session to deal with the economic impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, but declined to commit to any plans.
Expect a collision of very different social values Sunday in Orlando.
Floridas take of the federal stimulus package continues to increase, the states top overseer told reporters Friday during an update on the program he said has earmarked $21.7 billion for the state.
