March 9, 2010 - 6:00pm
There's a lively debate going on in the blogosphere and the press about whether Democrats would be better off passing or not passing a health care bill.
U.S. Senate Action Seesaws State Budget
March 10, 2010 - 6:00pm
As members of both chambers of the Florida Legislature struggled to cut an already lean budget Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed a measure that extends unemployment benefits and, more important to the state government, provides extra funds to the states for Medicaid.
The measure passed the U.S. Senate 62-36. Fifty-six Democrats and 6 Republicans supported the legislation.
Florida Sen. Bill Nelson voted for the measure; Sen. George LeMieux, against it.
Crist Tougher vs. Meek
March 9, 2010 - 6:00pm
Florida Democrats may be gearing up to face Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate race this November, but polls suggest that Gov. Charlie Crist would be a tougher opponent.
Numbers from Public Policy Polling (PPP) released Wednesday follow on the North Carolina-based pollster's report a day earlier that showed Rubio swamping Crist in the Republican primary 60-28.
Senate Looking to Break up DMS, Streamline Data
March 9, 2010 - 6:00pm
For months the states Department of Management Services has been struggling to provide lawmakers with a complete list of state landholdings, rental agreements and buildings it owns.
New Oil Drilling Plan Bubbles Up
March 9, 2010 - 6:00pm
Oil drilling may beanissue that is still awaiting traction in the Legislature, largely because it's an election year, but don't tell Don Baldauf that.
Baldauf has oil fever. And, he's convinced he knows the answer to winning public support for oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico --the state simply declaresall of the submerged lands extending 125 miles out into the Gulf of Mexicoits own possession. Then, the state sets the boundary for permitted oil drilling at no nearer than 25 miles. Voila!
Atwater Looks the Federal Gift Horse in the Mouth
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 10, 2010 - 6:17pm
Even with an influx of Medicaid money headed Florida's way thanks to the U.S. Senate, Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater, R-North Palm Beach, plans to continue building the budget as if the new federal funds were not coming.
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Higher Standards and Merit-based Pay for Teachers Passes Committee
Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 10, 2010 - 5:51pm
The Florida Senate Pre K-12 Education Committee advanced two bold education reform measures today. SB 4 and SB 6.
SB 4, sponsored by Committee Chairwoman Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, focuses on increasing standards for hight school students, particularly in Math and Science. Detert says they're hoping these reforms will prevent dropouts and provide and educated workforce that will bring employers to the Sunshine State.
"With this legislation today, Florida students will be prepared for the competitive workforce of the 21st Century economy," she said.
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Meet Jay Schleuning
March 9, 2010 - 6:00pm
From a desk in Tallahassee topped by a lamp with the leering alligator head of his alma mater printed on its shade, Jay Schleuning works long hours to keep Florida Chamber of Commerce members informed and connected.
Jeb Bush Opens Twitter Account
March 9, 2010 - 6:00pm
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has recently opened a Twitter account He is posting political commentary and attaching articles from various publications he deems worthy of reading.
To reach Florida's 43rd Governor go to http://twitter.com/JebBush.
Political Bits and Pieces
March 10, 2010 - 6:00pm
While the recent Public Policy polling numbers are getting a lot of attention for showing Marco Rubio crushing Charlie Crist by 32 points, the poll also offers bad news for U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, the likely Democratic Senate nominee, and U.S. Sen. George LeMieux. Meek has only a 17 percent approval rating compared to a 20 percent disapproval rating.
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