February 9, 2017 - 12:15pm
The Senate Rules Committee passed a bill to shift the burden of proof in Stand Your Ground cases on Thursday, the bill's final stop before it heads to the Senate for debate.
SFWMD Board Approves $2.5 Million Renovation of Historic Loxahatchee Dams
Submitted by Nancy Smith on February 9, 2017 - 11:26am
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board today approved a $2.5 million contract to restore two historic dams on the Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter, Florida's first wild and scenic river.
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Darren Soto Looks to Reduce Student Loans for STEM Majors
February 9, 2017 - 8:15am
This week, freshman U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced his first bill in Congress which would reduce the burden for students who obtain degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines.
Another Executive Order
February 9, 2017 - 2:00am
The North Korean Red Line
February 9, 2017 - 7:00am
The Cold War was waged and won in many places, including this beach city, home to the RAND Corp. Created in 1948 to think about research and development as it effects military planning and procurement, RAND pioneered strategic thinking about nuclear weapons in the context of the U.S.-Soviet competition. Seven decades later it is thinking about the nuclear threat from a nation created in 1948.
House Moves Forward in Economic Development Feud
February 8, 2017 - 10:00pm
A House proposal that would kill Gov. Rick Scott's prized economic-development and tourism agencies began moving forward Wednesday over Scott's growing public objections.
The House Careers & Competition Subcommittee voted 10-5 to back a 172-page proposal (PCB CCS 17-01) that would eliminate the public-private Enterprise Florida and tourism marketer Visit Florida, along with a lengthy list of tax-credit and grant programs designed to attract companies to relocate and build in the state.
SSN's Allison Nielsen to Participate in Media and Politics Panel at Florida Capitol
February 8, 2017 - 6:15pm
Sunshine State News reporter Allison Nielsen will participate in a media panel at the Florida Capitol Friday. The panel will be part of Leadership Florida’s “Connect Florida” Connect Day in Tallahassee.
Corrine Brown's Chief of Staff Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
February 8, 2017 - 3:45pm
The federal scandal involving former Florida congresswoman Corrine Brown entered a new chapter on Tuesday when her chief of staff and co-defendant Ronnie Simmons entered a guilty plea to 18 counts against him in federal court.
NRCC, DCCC Place Their Early Bets in Florida for 2018
February 8, 2017 - 1:00pm
In the early stages of the 2018 congressional elections, both major parties are looking at a few key races in Florida.
Ted Yoho, Albio Sires Want Canadian Snowbirds to Stay Longer in the U.S.
February 8, 2017 - 9:00am
From his perch as vice chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., is looking to extend the time snowbirds from Canada can visit Florida and the rest of the United States.
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