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Senate Hopefuls Attending Sunshine Summit in Orlando

The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) will use the Sunshine Summit in Orlando in November to showcase the candidates running to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in the Senate come 2016. 

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Ted Yoho Cheers Ending the Ban on Exporting Crude Oil

At the end of last week, the U.S. House voted to pass the “Adapt to Changing Crude Oil Market Conditions” ending the ban on exporting crude oil.

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Rick Scott Proposes $20 Million for Technical Centers

On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott turned his attention to Florida technical centers, calling for $20 million in next year’s budget to expand current programs and create new ones. 

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Buddy Dyer's Economic Record Draws Fire in Orlando Mayoral Race

October 12, 2015 - 10:15am
Buddy Dyer and Paul Paulson

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer faces the voters in November and his main rival is starting to hit his economic record. The Dyer campaign has been touting the mayor’s accomplishments over the years including advocating a new performing arts center, a new arena for the Orlando Magic, a new professional soccer stadium and large-scale renovations of the Citrus Bowl.

Social Security Administration Commissioner Headed to Sarasota for Townhall

Acting Social Security Administration Commissioner Carolyn Colvin is headed to Florida this week for a townhall event with U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla. 

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Don't Do It, Paul Ryan

October 12, 2015 - 7:00am

WASHINGTON -- The worst job in the world, it turns out, isn't the U.S. presidency but speaker of the House of Representatives.

"It's where you go to die," as one veteran Hill watcher put it to me.

Volunteers?

In the wake of majority leader Kevin McCarthy's sudden withdrawal from his once-certain ascent to the speakership, several others are considering running for the job.

... or not.

Lawmakers Seek to Shield Seniors from Shady Guardians

October 11, 2015 - 2:15pm

A Southwest Florida lawmaker is renewing a push to better protect elderly Floridians from unscrupulous guardians who take control of seniors' assets.

Weekly Roundup: Firearms, Religious Freedom and the Rebel Flag

October 9, 2015 - 8:30pm

A ruling from Leon County Circuit Judge Terry Lewis late Friday quickly overshadowed a week dominated by guns, religious liberty and the Confederate flag.

Lewis' choice of a congressional map supported by voting-rights groups struck a blow to House and Senate leaders, who argued that maps drawn by lawmakers and aides would better comply with Florida's anti-gerrymandering "Fair Districts" standards.

Comcast Rolls Over for Hillary

October 10, 2015 - 7:00am

In June, Comcast executive vice president David Cohen hosted a $2,700-a-plate fundraiser for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. On the first weekend in October, the NBC Universal in-kind contributions really kicked in: a star turn on "Saturday Night Live," a Sunday morning interview with Rev. Al Sharpton, and a Monday town hall meeting on the "Today" program.

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