April 21, 2010 - 6:00pm
Negron Adds Children's Services Council Proposal onto Another Bill
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 21, 2010 - 5:35pm
Sen. Joe Negron's unpopular attempt to have voters decide regularly whether to close or continue a Children's Services Council with independent taxing authority has been revised. It is moving toward a vote in the Senate as an amendment to another bill. The changed proposal was added to SB 2014, which was rolled over to third reading Wednesday afternoon.
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Florida's Lousy Record at Constitutional Conventions
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 21, 2010 - 4:44pm
Rep. Adam Hasner, R-Delray Beach, is sponsoring a measure on the House floor calling for a new convention to amend the U.S. Constitution to balance the budget. It's very unlikely to happen but, just in case it does, let's hope that Florida produces better representatives than it did the last time the state took part in a national constitutional convention.
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Political Bits and Pieces
April 20, 2010 - 6:00pm
With an oil rig exploding off the coast of Louisiana on Tuesday, opponents of offshore oil exploration are arguing this latest incident shows the hazards drilling poses to the environment as well as the physical threat it poses. Leading the charge?
Lee Constantine Gets His Moment in the Sun
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 21, 2010 - 2:29pm
In what is at least the third sign of a farewell this week for Altamonte Springs Republican Lee Constantine, Senate President Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, ceded his podium to the long-time lawmaker. Constantine has served in the Legislature for roughly 18 years. He started in the House in 1992 before moving on to the Senate in 2000.
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The Thunder Roars in Trenton
April 21, 2010 - 6:00pm
MORRISVILLE, Pa. -- The bridge spanning the Delaware River connects New Jersey's capital with this town where the nation's most interesting governor occasionally eats lunch at Cafe Antonio. It also connects New Jersey's government with reality.
The Return of Daniel Webster?
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 21, 2010 - 1:58pm
On March 16, at a dinner in Tallahassee, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee expressed his hope that former House Speaker and Senator Daniel Webster would return to politics. It looks like his wish has come true. Webster has sent out an email to his supporters that he will be making a major political announcement tomorrow night. It looks like Webster will be looking to challenge U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson.
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Paella and Politics: Miami Dade Day Draws Out Candidates
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 21, 2010 - 12:49pm
When theres a line of hundreds of people waiting for paella outside the Capitol, you know that its Miami-Dade Day. But besides paella, politics was also on the menu.
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Midwives at the Capitol Telling Taxpayers How to Save $9 Billion
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 21, 2010 - 12:26pm
Armed with research by Dr. David Anderson, an economist at Centre College in Kentucky, representatives from the Midwives Association of Florida were in the Capitol today to highlight their profession and the economic impact more of them could have in the state.
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They're Just Spending Fools: Florida Senate Campaigns' Top 5
Submitted by Nancy Smith on April 21, 2010 - 12:23pm
Who among Florida Senate candidates is out there spending up a storm? Does it surprise you to know that they're all Republicans? Or, that the biggest spender of all is an incumbent who stands virtually 0 -- that's zero -- chance of losing even if he were stoney broke and sitting on a street corner rattling a money jar?
Why are they spending so much now? Don't worry, we'll be asking. In the meantime, here are the Big 5 spend-it-if-you've-got-it chart-toppers:
Mike Haridopolos District 26 Incumbent $ 341,324
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