January 27, 2016 - 2:00am
Trump: In Your Face, FOX, I Won't Debate on Your Stage
January 26, 2016 - 7:45pm
Earlier Tuesday Donald Trump said he "probably" would appear on the FOX News Republican presidential debate stage Thursday night. But later in the day -- at a Marshalltown, Iowa press conference and rally televised live on CNN -- he said no dice, he won't attend.
Protesting "wise guy" comments from the network about his criticism of anchor Megyn Kelly, Trump said he would give event money to wounded warriors and hope FOX loses sponsors because of his failure to show.
Senate Unveils Boost in Education Spending
January 26, 2016 - 7:30pm
Senate budget writers are considering a larger education spending increase than Gov. Rick Scott sought, though lawmakers are still considering how to offset an increase in local property taxes that helps pay for the historic number.
The initial proposal from the Senate Education Appropriations Subcommittee would boost funding for the main public-school spending formula by almost $650.6 million in the year beginning July 1, more than the $507.3 million increase that Scott has touted as record-breaking.
House to Vote on Cracking Down on 'Sanctuary Cities'
January 26, 2016 - 6:30pm
Immigrant groups are on the edges of their seats this week as a bill which could significantly impact their way of life makes its way through the Florida House of Representatives.
Legislators, Don't Vote to Kill Horse Racing -- Demand Facts
January 26, 2016 - 11:30pm
Legislators, don't sign off on the Seminole Compact until you uncouple "decoupling."
NoDecoupling.com Petition Prompts Outpouring of Urgency To Save Florida Horse Racing Jobs, Businesses
January 26, 2016 - 3:00pm
When Tampa Bay Downs Thoroughbred trainer and Massachusetts transplant Laurine Fuller-Vargas recently heard that Florida legislators were considering the possibility of decoupling horse racing from slot machines, she put her anger into immediate action, walking the businesses in her hometown of Morristown, knocking on doors and distributing literature on NoDecoupling.com to spread the word among her fellow horsemen that their livelihoods could actually come to an end if Florida were to enact the misguided policy.
Brian Hughes to Serve as Campaign Manager for Todd Wilcox
Submitted by Anonymous on January 26, 2016 - 12:52pm
U.S Senate hopeful Todd Wilcox announced a powerhouse campaign team Monday, including Brian Hughes, Chris LaCivita and Erin Isaac. Wilcox will be running for the vacant seat left by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.
Political consultant Brian Hughes will serve as Wilcox's campaign manager. Hughes has a lengthy history in Florida politics, and most recently ran Lenny Curry's successful campaign for Jacksonville mayor against incumbent Alvin Brown.
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Telehealth Expansion Bill Moves Forward in Senate
Submitted by Nancy Smith on January 26, 2016 - 11:59am
The Senate Health Policy Committee approved Senate Bill 1686 Tuesday. It was a significant step. Last year, not one single bill addressing telehealth passed through the Legislature.
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Bills to Aid Dozier Families Pass Through Senate, House Committees
January 26, 2016 - 11:00am
The investigation at the Arthur W. Dozier School for Boys may be over, but Florida lawmakers want to make sure the state doesn’t forget the boys who lost their lives at the Marianna reform school decades ago.
China's Flawed Ascent
January 26, 2016 - 7:00am
WASHINGTON -- China produces an astonishing number of astonishing numbers, including this: In the 20th century, America made automobiles mass-consumption items, requiring prodigious road building. China, however, poured more concrete for roads and other construction between 2011 and 2013 than America did in the 20th century. This fact is emblematic of China's remarkable success. And is related to its current difficulties, including its 2015 growth rate (6.9 percent), its slowest in 25 years.
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