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Ryan RayMarch 18, 2015

As rumors of a possible Senate run simmer in the background, Sarasota Congressman Vern Buchanan takes a step up the U.S. House ladder, assuming a seat on the Budget Committee on Wednesday. “As a businessman for over 30 years, I know what it means to balance a budget and meet a payroll,” said Buchanan in an announcement. “I […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 18, 2015

Florida is at the top of the class having earned an “A” in government spending transparency by the Florida Public Interest Research Group, or PIRG. The Sunshine State is one of 14 to earn the ranking of “leading state” by the group. Florida makes the list based on having user-friendly websites that provide users with accessible information […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 18, 2015

Florida is at the top of the class having earned an “A” in government spending transparency by the Florida Public Interest Research Group, or PIRG. The Sunshine State is one of 14 to earn the ranking of “leading state” by the group. Florida makes the list based on having user-friendly websites that provide users with accessible information […]

Marc YachtMarch 18, 2015

The Oklahoma University Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) chapter raised the stupid-bar with their nine-second racist chant going viral. Media were quick to put aside the usual murder and mayhem to fully air this fraternity spectacle worldwide. Shocking for sure, such action proves beyond the shadow of a doubt the importance of civil rights law. If […]

Guest AuthorMarch 18, 2015

If Dr. Marc Yacht’s recent commentary were a paper written in a senior undergraduate course at Saint Leo University, it would not get a very good grade. The essay draws unfounded conclusions after playing loose with some facts, ignoring other important facts and falsely arguing that our sole purpose in higher education is to prepare […]

Associated PressMarch 18, 2015

In a public move presaging his run for the White House, Jeb Bush resigned from corporate positions at the end of 2014. Less noticed: One of the companies where he served on the board, Florida timber company Rayonier Inc., faced a flurry of lawsuits not long before his exit. One case alleges that a plant […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 18, 2015

Environmental groups supporting the purchase of 46,000 acres of U.S. Sugar Corp. land launched on Wednesday commercials and released a petition from scientists in support of the proposal. The ads from the Everglades Trust show polluted water from Lake Okeechobee being discharged into the St. Lucie River with signs in Martin County warning against swimming. […]

James CallMarch 18, 2015

The Senate Appropriations Chairman is drawing a line in the sand. Sen. Tom Lee wants clarity on health care spending before moving forward on building a budget, and both Sen. Aaron Bean and Sen. Renee Garcia are looking for the money to help him produce a balanced spending plan. The federal Low Income Pool program expires in June, and the more than […]

Peter SchorschMarch 18, 2015

Today’s chapter of the “4th Floor Files” talks with Allison Liby-Schoonover of Metz Husband & Daughton. She brings more than a decade of government experience in both Legislative and Executive branches. In addition to serving as a legislative analyst in the Senate Majority Office, specializing in education and agriculture, Liby-Schoonover played a key role as Deputy […]

Mitch PerryMarch 18, 2015

Wednesday afternoon in Tampa, about 70 fast-food workers, many McDonald’s employees, and their allies held a demonstration protesting health hazards that they say they’ve incurred on the job. It’s the latest effort by activists behind the “Fight for $15” campaign to get fast-food workers a higher wage and the right to join a union, primarily […]

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Vern Buchanan named to House Budget Committee

Florida gets an “A” for government spending transparency

Florida gets an "A" for government spending transparency

Marc Yacht: If these are the kids, who are the parents?

Arthur F. Kirk Jr.: College a good investment for students and society

Jeb Bush held seat on board of Florida timber firm facing lawsuits

Everglades group releases petition supporting U.S. Sugar land buy

Five minutes with Tom Lee — Talk of playing cards while building a budget

4th Floor Files talks with Allison Liby-Schoonover about solutions, good red wine and a big tent

Tampa Bay area McDonald’s workers protest unsafe work conditions