November 18, 2015 - 2:30pm
Florida retailers can expect a strong holiday shopping season, the Florida Retail Federation (FRF) forecast on Wednesday, with growth above the national average.
Vern Buchanan Takes Over House Subcommittee in Charge of Welfare Programs
November 18, 2015 - 2:15pm
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., the only member of the Florida congressional delegation on the U.S. Ways and Means Committee, was named the chairman of the U.S. House Human Resources Subcommittee on Wednesday, giving him a large seat at the table on federal welfare.
Florida Congressional Representatives Push Senate for More Funds to Fight Citrus Greening
November 18, 2015 - 1:15pm
On Monday, members of the Florida congressional delegation from both parties teamed up to urge more funding to combat citrus greening.
Bill Posey's Proposal Allowing Businesses Access to Asteroids Passes Congress
November 18, 2015 - 12:45pm
This week, the U.S. House brought in proposals from a Florida congressman to offer more opportunities for the private sector in space--namely expanding access to asteroids--and incorporated them into a bill from U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
GOP Hopefuls Leading Hillary Clinton in New Poll of Florida
November 18, 2015 - 11:15am
Republican candidates have the lead over former U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton, the favorite for the Democratic nomination, in Florida, the largest swing state on the map, a new poll shows.
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Lead Their Primary Rivals in Florida
November 18, 2015 - 11:00am
Businessman Donald Trump, Dr. Ben Carson and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, are on the rise with Florida Republicans while former U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton remains in charge on the Democratic side, a new poll shows.
JMI Names More than 100 Floridians to Leadership Fellowship Program
November 18, 2015 - 10:15am
The James Madison Institute (JMI) announced its second class of its Leaders Fellowship on Wednesday.
Rick Scott Issues Challenge to Florida Technical Colleges and Centers
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 18, 2015 - 9:58am
On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott launched a challenge to Florida Technical Colleges and Centers, hoping to better prepare the Sunshine State’s residents to enter a changing workforce.
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Fla. Moves Up to No. 4 in Nation for Business Tax Climate
November 18, 2015 - 9:45am
The Tax Foundation released its “State Business Tax Climate Index” this week and Florida ranks fourth in the nation.
Marco Rubio's, Ted Deutch's Push Against Hezbollah Gains Steam in Congress
November 18, 2015 - 8:45am
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed with unanimous consent a bill taking aim at the financing of terrorism with legislators from the Sunshine State playing a major role in crafting the legislation
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