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Associated PressOctober 23, 2015

For the first time in nearly two decades, a Florida prison inmate is demanding that he be put to death in an electric chair, rather than by lethal injection. The Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee bureau reports that 42-year-old Wayne Doty of Plant City wants to die as soon as possible, partly to attain what […]

Associated PressOctober 21, 2015

Amid a deepening rift that has split top Republicans, the Florida Senate may require voters in 2016 to pick senators for all forty of the state’s current Senate districts. The move may end a growing and contentious debate that has threatened to derail the 19-day special session that started this week. The GOP-controlled Florida Legislature […]

Associated PressOctober 21, 2015

Joe Biden‘s storied political career will come to an end much the way it started nearly half a century ago: shaped by crushing personal tragedy that shook his deep-seated confidence in his own ability to lead. In deciding not to run for president, Biden turned away from months of intensive preparations and countless hours that […]

Associated PressOctober 21, 2015

As GOP lawmakers in the House decide whether to unite around Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as the next speaker, an Associated Press-GfK poll finds Republicans nationally prefer congressional leadership that will stand on conservative principles, not compromise — even if it leads to a government shutdown. Neither party’s supporters are particularly happy with their leaders […]

Associated PressOctober 21, 2015

Orange County’s government is ending domestic-partner benefits for unmarried same sex couples now that gay marriage is legal. County commissioners on Tuesday repealed the domestic partner benefits program for Orange County employees who are in unmarried gay relationships. The repeal takes effect at the start of next year. Eleven county employees use the program, and […]

Associated PressOctober 21, 2015

Two Florida Democratic legislators want to punish lawmakers who violate the “Fair Districts” amendments passed by voters. Sen. Darren Soto and Rep. Dwight Dudley on Tuesday filed bills that would allow a judge or the Legislature to fine legislators up to $5,000 if they break the state’s redistricting law. The “Fair Districts” amendments state that […]

Associated PressOctober 20, 2015

After initially struggling with questions about the Iraq War and his brother’s tenure as the nation’s leader, Jeb Bush has tossed aside any hesitations about embracing former President George W. Bush’s legacy and is searching for new ways to incorporate him into his White House campaign. It’s a shift due in no small part to […]

Associated PressOctober 20, 2015

A Washington watchdog group filed a complaint Tuesday with the IRS about a secret-donor nonprofit organization that is spending millions of dollars on commercials to boost Marco Rubio‘s 2016 prospects. Conservative Solutions Project has aired pro-Rubio TV ads in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina, in addition to sending mail to voters in those early […]

Associated PressOctober 20, 2015

Jeb Bush is visiting Reno this week to unveil a plan for managing Western lands and resources. The Republican presidential candidate is set to hold a round-table discussion at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Public lands are a hot topic in Nevada, where the federal government manages more than 80 percent […]

Associated PressOctober 20, 2015

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio pitched himself as a fresh face in his party’s crowded primary contest during a Monday night campaign stop in Utah. The 44-year-old Rubio spoke about outdated government policies that haven’t kept up with disruptive technologies such as ride-hailing company Uber. He called the 2016 election “a generational choice” – a […]

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Florida death row inmate demanding the electric chair

Florida Senate may require senators to be on 2016 ballot

Bookended by tragedy, Joe Biden’s storied career nears the end

AP poll: Republicans want principles, not compromise

Orange County repeals benefits for unmarried gay couples

Democrats: Punish legislators who violate Fair Districts law

Jeb Bush finding place for brother’s tenure in 2016 campaign

Complaint filed with IRS about Marco Rubio-boosting secret-donor group

Jeb Bush unveiling land plan Wednesday in Reno

Marco Rubio rallies GOP faithful in conservative stronghold Utah