December 19, 2015 - 8:00am
Despite losing to Paul Ryan in the House speakership race at the end of October, Dan Webster has kind words for his victorious rival even as he looks ahead to a difficult 2016.
Florida TaxWatch: Government Taking Less a Share of Floridians' Income
Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 18, 2015 - 10:07am
Florida TaxWatch released a report on Friday which shows state and local governments across the Sunshine State are taking less of a share out of the pockets of Florida residents.
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Marco Rubio Cheers Congress Opposing Obama on UNESCO Funding
Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 18, 2015 - 8:12am
From his perch on the U.S. Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Sen Marco Rubio, R-Fla., praised both chambers of Congress for squashing President Barack Obama’s effort to fund the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Vern Buchanan, John McCain Team on Having DHS Screen Visa Applicants' Social Media
December 18, 2015 - 7:15am
A Florida congressman an teamed up with U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., to offer a bill ensuring the federal government screens the social media of everyone who applies for a visa to visit the United States.
Does Conservatism Matter in Republican Nomination Contest?
December 18, 2015 - 7:00am
In December 2011, the candidate who led in the Iowa polls was not Rick Santorum (who ultimately squeaked out a victory there), nor Michelle Bachmann (who had driven Gov. Tim Pawlenty from the race by winning the Iowa straw poll earlier in the year), nor Mitt Romney. No, the leader was Ron Paul, with 23 percent.
Together We Can Rule the Galaxy
December 18, 2015 - 2:00am
Trial Ends with Speculation Judge Could Draw Senate Map
December 17, 2015 - 7:30pm
The final state redistricting trial in a nearly four-year legal battle over Florida's political boundaries ended with both sides trading charges of partisan gerrymandering, some of them the same accusations that have been hurled in court since the beginning.
In closing arguments Thursday before Leon County Circuit Judge George Reynolds, lawyers for the state Senate and a coalition of voting-rights groups made final pitches for their versions of a map for the Senate's 40 districts.
Gayle Harrell, Joe Negron File Legislation to Pump $200 Million into Everglades Restoration
December 17, 2015 - 5:30pm
State Rep. Gayle Harrell, R-Stuart, and incoming Florida Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart filed bills Thursday to funnel $200 million annually to restore the Florida Everglades and nearby waterways.
Florida Supreme Court Gives Green Light to Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative
December 17, 2015 - 4:45pm
Good news for medical marijuana supporters in the Sunshine State: the Florida Supreme Court gave the seal of approval on ballot language for an amendment to legalize medical pot on Thursday.
How The New Education Reform Helps Our Community
December 17, 2015 - 2:30pm
When I was elected to represent our community in Congress I pledged to work and fight for solutions that will better our education system by empowering parents and teachers while equipping students with an education that will prepare them for success. Congress, along with the president, have united to make this pledge a reality.
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