Watching the Florida Channel tonight, the Florida House Republican Conference took the bold step to formally replace former Speaker Ray Sansom as the leader of the House of Representatives. Following proper procedure, formal motions were adopted to waive the Conference … Continue reading
Republican House Speaker Ray Sansom has announced he will resign his position, turning the reins of power to Republican Larry Cretul. From the Tallahassee Press Corp: St. Petersburg Times (The Buzz): Besieged by criticism and facing criminal and ethical investigations … Continue reading
By Philip Blumel, RLC Secretary The executive committee of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida Wednesday officially called a state business meeting and convention for March 27-28 to be held at the Embassy Suites in Jacksonville. The RLC of Northeast … Continue reading
With the new year started, campaign watchers have started keeping tabs on former Governor Jeb Bush. Will he or won’t he? (Run for the U.S. Senate that is). The State of Sunshine takes a look at the impact of the … Continue reading
With the new year started, campaign watchers have started keeping tabs on former Governor Jeb Bush. Will he or won’t he? (Run for the U.S. Senate that is). The State of Sunshine takes a look at the impact of the … Continue reading
With the new year started, campaign watchers have started keeping tabs on former Governor Jeb Bush. Will he or won’t he? (Run for the U.S. Senate that is). The State of Sunshine takes a look at the impact of the … Continue reading
In November of 2008, State Representative Ray Sansom (R-Destin) was elected Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. The same day, a public announcement was made that he was also hired by Northwest Florida State College in a part-time position … Continue reading
Next week, the Florida Legislature will meet in a special session to cut money from the current fiscal year’s budget — taking back appropriations because tax collections failed to live up to projections. Also next week, the University of Florida … Continue reading
First, I hate taxes. They are a necessary evil. I generally support cutting taxes whenever we can. The problem is, cutting taxes really means cutting spending. And our Republican Legislature just isn’t doing that. Florida is having a budget crisis. … Continue reading
I am in a unique position to report on the development of the post-Bush Republican Party in Northwest Florida, one of the most conservative parts of the nation. There is a strong military presence here. McCain won here, with over … Continue reading