February 17, 2016 - 7:00am
Many people of mature years are amazed at how many young people have voted for Senator Bernie Sanders, and are enthusiastic about the socialism he preaches.
Only Two Ways Out
February 17, 2016 - 2:00am
Airport Gun Bill Launched in Senate
February 16, 2016 - 6:00pm
A proposal that would allow people to bring guns into airport terminals, but not through federal security screening, has taken off in the Senate amid turbulence from aviation officials.
The measure (SB 1500), narrowly approved along party lines in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to continue carrying sidearms in the areas of airports that are before passengers go through the security-screening process.
Senate Committee Green Lights Legislation to End Balance Billing
February 16, 2016 - 6:00pm
Legislation to ban the practice of balance billing continues to weave its way through the Florida Legislature Tuesday, when the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee approved the proposal by a unanimous vote.
Armchair Guide to Florida Senate's Decoupling Drama
February 16, 2016 - 4:00pm
Decoupling will be of paramount concern for horsemen and those worried about its imminent devastating effects on Florida's Thoroughbred, American Quarter Horse and Standardbred industries when the Florida Senate Regulated Industries Committee at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Rod Smith Looks Poised for a Comeback Attempt in 2016
February 16, 2016 - 6:00am
Former state Sen. Rod Smith is expected to make a political comeback in 2016 as he sets his sights on returning to Tallahassee.
Death to Those in the Way of Lake 'O' Flow? Florida Environmentalism at Its Ugliest
February 16, 2016 - 11:45pm
You wonder why environmentalists make me so crazy. I know you do, because you've told me so. Here's the latest example which should pretty much explain it.
With Bob Dole's Blessing, David Jolly Wants Gas Stations to Offer Disabled Drivers More Help
February 16, 2016 - 2:15pm
U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., who is running for the U.S. Senate this year, announced on Tuesday his plan to take a state law helping disabled drivers at gas stations to the national level and he has the support of a former presidential candidate.
AFP Send Out Mailers Praising, Bashing Florida Legislators
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 16, 2016 - 1:41pm
Americans for Prosperity’s (AFP) Florida chapter left no room for doubt that it plans to be a factor in the 2016 legislative elections across the Sunshine State.
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Jeff Brandes, Erik Fresen Make the Grade, AFL CIO Needs to Study Harder
February 16, 2016 - 5:00pm
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