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House Sets Stage for Medicaid Vote

April 14, 2010 - 6:00pm

While the rest of the Capitol buzzed about Gov. Charlie Crist vetoing the teacher performance pay measure, the House assembled to hammer out a reform package for Medicaid and pass a number of non-controversial bills.

The afternoon session focused on a plan to reform Medicaid and proved to be surprisingly harmonious. With 2.7 million Floridians on Medicaid and that number looking to rise dramatically, members of both parties in the House worked together to set the stage for passing Medicaid reform.

Florida Voices

Kenric Ward

April 14, 2010 - 6:00pm

"Not only do we have a gap, but we won't have a human space flight for a long time, and we will have to rely on the Russians to get into space. Even with a few more jobs, the loss of 5,000 to 6,000 jobs comes at a time when we can least afford it."
-- State Sen. Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island

"The president made a very compelling case. He appears committed to a space exploration program that has a lot more flexibility and robustness than the earlier program."
-- Frank DiBello, president, Space Florida

Obama Paints Vision for Florida and Space

Kenric Ward

April 14, 2010 - 6:00pm

Pledging $40 million to "develop regional economic growth and job creation" on Florida's Space Coast, President Barack Obama on Thursday sought to soothe concerns about impending employment losses related to the phase-out of the shuttle program.

He didn't necessarily sway Florida officials.

Test Crist SB6 with Video as Head

April 14, 2010 - 6:00pm

Gov. Charlie Crist announced Thursday that he vetoed a measure that would have implemented a performance-pay standard for teachers, a move that places Crist at odds with his fellow Republicans.

Mars Attacks!

Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 15, 2010 - 4:44pm

Get ready, America: We're heading to Mars.

During his Thursday speech at the Kennedy Space Center, President Barack Obama took a swing at critics who have questioned his space plans, according to the Associated Press. Not only is Obama "100 percent committed to the mission of NASA and its future," he said, but he also expects to see Americans land on Mars in his lifetime.

Chant with me now: USA! USA!

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Crist Veto As It Happened

Lane Wright

April 14, 2010 - 6:00pm

McCollum Likens Crist to Alex Sink on SB 6 Veto

Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 15, 2010 - 4:00pm

Attorney General Bill McCollum linked Gov. Charlie Crist to Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner and state CFO Alex Sink in his statement on Crists veto of teacher performance pay and pledged, if elected, to continue to fight for the idea.

I am deeply disappointed Gov. Crist succumbed to the pressure from Democrat Alex Sink and the unions by putting bureaucracy above the best interest of our children and teachers.

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Crist Vetos SB 6

Lane Wright

April 14, 2010 - 6:00pm

The Son Also Rises: Matt Gaetz Joins the House

Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 15, 2010 - 3:42pm

The House welcomed a new member today. Having won a special election Tuesday, Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, took his seat in the House today, replacing former Speaker Ray Sansom who resigned in disgrace after a number of scandals emerged. His father, Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, and a number of senators were on hand to watch the newest member of the Legislature join the House.

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George Sheldon Still True to His Word: Not Talking About Gubenatorial Bid

Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 15, 2010 - 2:47pm

When his name emerged as a possible independent candidate for governor, Department of Children and Families Secretary George Sheldon said that he would wait until the end of the legislative session before he commented on any possible campaign. So far, he has been true to his word. When asked about his plans today after a media event for the governors Task Force on Autism, Sheldon said he was focused on his department, namely trying to keep DCF intact. Thats where the fight is, he said.

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