December 9, 2015 - 9:45am
On Tuesday, the U.S. House voted to back the “Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Improvement Act” to improve security from terrorists coming over as tourists.
Lois Frankel Goes After Donald Trump's Call to Ban Muslims
Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 9, 2015 - 10:13am
From her perch on the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel took aim at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the U.S. on Wednesday.
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Carlos Curbelo Wants Obama to Take Action After Iran Tests Missiles
Submitted by Kevin Derby on December 9, 2015 - 9:54am
U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., called for President Barack Obama to take action against Iran after reports emerged that it tested ballistic missiles last month in violation of UN resolutions.
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Democratic Establishment Gives Seal of Approval to Ted Deutch-Lois Frankel District Swap
December 9, 2015 - 7:45am
The Democratic establishment, including the chairwoman of the national party, made it clear on Tuesday that it backed two South Florida congressional representatives switching seats in the aftermath of the Florida Supreme Court ruling on redistricting.
Waging War Outside the Box
December 9, 2015 - 7:00am
WASHINGTON -- Americans looking for a Snuggy Bear and a blankey to ease their anxieties about the Islamic State will have to become more comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty.
But What Does It MEAN?
December 9, 2015 - 2:00am
Republicans, Beware Medicaid Expansion-Confused Neal Dunn in CD 2
December 9, 2015 - 10:00am
As a concerned citizen and North Florida voter, I attended the Capital City Republican Club Dec. 2 to hear Dr. Neal Dunn make his case for why Republicans ought to support him over his primary opponent, Tallahassee attorney Mary Thomas.
Both are running to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham. Thomas has repeatedly claimed to be “the only candidate in this race who wants to fully repeal Obamacare.”
Justice Summit V Ready to Tackle Pressing Florida Criminal Justice Issues
December 8, 2015 - 9:45pm
Criminal justice issues have dominated our headlines for many months. Not just about terrorism, but also about suspects who have mental health issues.
Gambling Deal Met With Scrutiny, Skepticism
December 8, 2015 - 9:15pm
Far from a sure bet, Gov. Rick Scott's $3.1 billion gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida is getting a tepid response from some legislative leaders, virtually guaranteeing that the proposal could require major changes to win enough support for passage.
The agreement, signed by Scott and tribal Chairman James Billie on Monday, equates to a major expansion of gambling in Florida, bringing to the state craps and roulette for Seminole casinos and opening the door for slots and blackjack in areas where a previous agreement prohibited the games.
Florida's Debt Climbs in 2015
December 8, 2015 - 8:00pm
Debt in the Sunshine State has gone up by $1.5 billion dollars after dropping slightly over the last four years under Gov. Rick Scott, according to an annual report presented to the Florida Cabinet Tuesday. For the last four years, Florida’s debt has decreased, but road projects have changed that -- the busy Interstate 4, which runs through Central Florida, increased Florida’s debt to nearly $26 billion, a slight uptick of $1.5 billion from last year’s debt number.
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