April 6, 2016 - 2:00am
Darren Soto to Join Dinner Supporting Immigration Programs
April 6, 2016 - 6:00am
Sen. Darren Soto will be meeting with an immigrant advocacy organization to talk about immigrant action programs and how they will affect immigrant families in the Sunshine State.
On April 10, Soto will join the Young American Dreamers as part of a nationwide set of dinners to speak with five Florida families the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and the Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA), a planned immigration program which would give deferred action to the parents of children who are either native American citizens or are lawful permanent residents of the United States.
Conservation Efforts Pay Off for Florida Green Sea Turtles
April 5, 2016 - 6:30pm
Environmental news in Florida rarely gives us something we can cheer. Finally, happily, an exception.
Two federal agencies Tuesday issued a final rule that will revise the listing for green sea turtles under the Endangered Species Act, including reclassifying the breeding population originating from Florida, from endangered to threatened.
Green sea turtles breeding along the Pacific coast of Mexico are also included in the upgrade.
Get Florida’s Economy Truly Rolling By Bringing Small Businesses Back
April 5, 2016 - 4:45pm
A glance at the March jobs numbers released last week suggests that the national economy is doing fairly well. Over 200,000 jobs were created and the unemployment rate was virtually unchanged at 5 percent.
Top Political Prognosticator: Cruz Beats Trump in Wisconsin, Both Lose Nomination Later
Submitted by Nancy Smith on April 5, 2016 - 4:32pm
John LeBoutillier, a former Republican congressman from New York and the co-host of "Political Insiders" on Fox News Channel, has one of the best records in the nation as a political prognosticator.
And LeBoutillier predicts Cruz is going to win Wisconsin. But he doesn't stop there.
Here's what he said Tuesday in The Hill newspaper:
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Lawmakers to Tout Renewable Energy Amendment
April 5, 2016 - 4:00pm
A group of state lawmakers launched an initiative Tuesday to educate voters on a proposed constitutional amendment that would give commercial property owners a tax break on renewable-energy devices similar to one given to residential property owners.
Ken Sukhia Endorsed by Bill Grant
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 5, 2016 - 2:21pm
Former U.S. Rep. Bill Grant, R-Fla., best known for his unsuccessful challenge of U.S. Sen. Bob Graham, D-Fla., back in 1992, endorsed former United States Attorney Ken Sukhia for the Republican nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, D-Fla., the daughter of his old foe.
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Rick Scott Names New Senior Staffers
April 5, 2016 - 10:45am
Gov. Rick Scott continued to reshape his team on Tuesday, naming Kevin Reilly as legislative affairs director while William Spicola takes over as general counsel. Reilly and Spicola start their new duties on Wednesday.
Ros-Lehtinen, Curbelo Push Youth Sports Safety
April 5, 2016 - 9:15am
Two South Florida Republicans teamed up this week to showcase a resolution urging school districts, colleges and universities and various youth athletic associations to “regularly update their pre-participation physical examination policies, in accordance with evidence-based best practices, and with respect for special parental considerations.”
Steve Crisafulli Backs Carlos Lopez-Cantera for Senate
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 5, 2016 - 7:55am
Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, threw his support behind Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera for the Republican nomination to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.
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