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Phil AmmannFebruary 18, 2015

Florida Gov. Rick Scott will not be getting a sunny reception on his trip to Philadelphia next week, at least from Pennsylvania’ s Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf. Scott’s journey north, says the Governor’s Office, is to urge companies to think about moving to sunny, warm, no-income-tax Florida. According to a release, the trip is a “business-development […]

James CallJanuary 6, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott took the oath of office for a second term at 12:09 p.m. Tuesday. The ceremony put an exclamation mark on Scott’s evolution from a Tea Party outsider who captured the governor’s mansion four years ago to a pillar of the GOP establishment; potential presidential candidates Texas Gov. Rick Perry and New Jersey […]

Guest AuthorNovember 16, 2014

On a chilly Florida day, there’s nothing like catching up on the last few issues of “Government Executive,” which bills itself as “the premier website for federal managers and executives.” It’s not as dry as you think, especially in its “State and Local” section. And it’s a morale-booster for those of us worn down by […]

Marc YachtJuly 28, 2014

Over the years I have had many dogs. They are pure spirits. An occasional pet or scratch on the belly, and regular meals, will make a loyal friend for life. It is not unreasonable to read about a mutt warning the family of a house fire or saving a drowning tot. Dogs have the most […]

Marc YachtDecember 22, 2013

With Thanksgiving turkey leftovers gone, is Christmas ham far behind? There will always be the Good, the Not so Good, and the Downright Undesired associated with the holiday season. Who can deny the Good? All can enjoy the fellowship, gift-giving, family gatherings, Christmas carolers, and parades. Personal woes are put aside and good cheer is […]

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