April 28, 2010 - 6:00pm
Texting and Driving as Life or Death
April 27, 2010 - 6:00pm
At least 19 states have banned it. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have tried to prohibit it. But none of that is enough for Ellyn Bogdanoff.
In Case You Missed It, and You Probably Did, Crist Ratified the Seminole Compact Today
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 28, 2010 - 2:43pm
With little fanfare and late notice to reporters, Gov. Charlie Crist signed into law Wednesday afternoon a bill ratifying the Seminole gaming compact that will give the Seminole Tribe of Florida exclusive rights to casino-style card games for at least five years and bring Florida at least $1 billion.
Meeting in the presence of the House and Senate's chief negotiators, Sen. Dennis Jones, R-Seminole, and Rep. Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, Crist signed one of the biggest priorities of his time as governor.
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Race to the Top Working Group Begins Race for Education Funds
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 28, 2010 - 1:40pm
On Monday morning, the governor who vetoed legislation that could have given Florida an advantage in the federal Race to the Top for educational reform told his appointed group of educational professionals, lawmakers and others to find a new way to give Florida an edge in the competition for $4.35 million in federal funds.
Theres been no question that Floridas been pretty darn bold, and we have been a pretty reform-minded state, Gov. Charlie told the Race to the Top Working Group in a brief address.
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Meek Ready for Crist Announcement
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 28, 2010 - 1:32pm
U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination to run for the U.S. Senate, is getting ready for Gov. Charlie Crists big political announcement tomorrow.
Meek will be holding a media event in Washington right at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow to respond to Crists announcement. Speculation continues to grow that Crist will announce he will leave the Republican Party and continue his Senate campaign as an independent.
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Rehwinkel Vasilinda On Her Tax Proposal
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 28, 2010 - 1:19pm
When Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda, D-Tallahassee, was asked about the amendment she filed and then withdrew on the House floor today that would impose a five-cent tax increase on each gallon of gas, she said that every war in American history required tax increases, and that the nation is currently in a two-front war in Afghanistan and Iraq.
She also said the measure would raise more than $490 million and would cost the average Floridian $29 a year. Under her amendment, the funds raised would go to veterans benefits, transportation throughout the state and energy programs.
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Child Faints at Crist Event
April 27, 2010 - 6:00pm
An event in front of the Capitol to honor Florida Fitness Day ended suddenly Wednesday when an 11-year-old boy fainted in front of the podium.
Though the child was all right, the situation was tense. Besides fainting and hitting his head on the pavement, he lay on the ground for several minutes.
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April 27, 2010 - 6:00pm
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The Allman Brothers, Fred Flintstone and Motorcycles in the House
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 28, 2010 - 11:26am
In one of the more surreal moments of the House session, Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf and Ramblin Man by the Allman Brothers kicked in and a customized Harley motorcycle was wheeled on the floor.
The chopper was a prop for House members, led by Ron Reagan, to give a bunch of gifts to Speaker Larry Cretul, R-Ocala, including two cycle jackets and a helmet signed by every member of the House. They also gave him a license plate. Speaker Cretul is a long time biker who owns his own customized cycle.
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Rehwinkel Vasilinda Wants to Raise Taxes
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 28, 2010 - 11:07am
While leaders in the Legislature are crowing over their success in crafting together a budget that does not raises taxes, one member of the House came out in favor of raising taxes today. Calling her measure a no free lunch effort, Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda, D-Tallahassee, attempted to amend a bill providing assistance to National Guard members by adding a 5 cent tax on gasoline to fund veterans assistance programs and transportation and energy projects.
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