Marco Rubio’s Secret Recipe

May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment

What a relief! Former Florida House Speaker, Marco Rubio, is in the run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mel Martinez. He indicated his desire for the post on Univision-Miami, however the official announcement is to be aired on Cinco de Mayo on his website www.MarcoRubio.com at 10:00am.
Why not a press conference? Who [...]

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With Session over (almost) when does Crist announce and for what

May 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The 2009 Legislative Session passed the 60-day mark yesterday, extended for one more week. The only thing left to do is pass the budget, with tobacco taxes and the Seminole Gaming compact - and the revenue they generate - included.
And so, the next thing for Florida politicos to discuss: Will Governor Charlie Crist run [...]

Mar

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Conservatives Shudder: Crist gets NWF Conservation Award

March 10, 2009 | 1 Comment

Governor Crist Receives National Wildlife Federation Conservation Award
~ Award recognizes Governor Crist’s leadership in addressing climate change, environmental preservation ~
TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today received the National Wildlife Federation’s “Conservation Achievement Award for Government,” in recognition of his work to position Florida as a leader in addressing climate change and protecting the environment. Governor [...]

Mar

9

Governor Crist Announces Increase in Florida’s Fair Share of Federal Funds for Medicaid from Stimulus Package

March 9, 2009 | 1 Comment

TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced details about federal stimulus funding coming to Florida as a result of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. While addressing the Florida Hospital Association’s annual Hospital Day in the Legislature, Governor Crist confirmed the federal share of Florida’s Medicaid costs will increase from 55.4 percent [...]

Mar

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A Decision of Supreme Importance

March 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Hello to all! In this first piece for the State of Sunshine, I had initially planned to discuss a variety of items relative to this past Tuesday, including our Governor’s State of the State address, and the beginning of our state’s legislative session in Tallahassee. However, as information about these, and the state legislative and [...]

Mar

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Governor Crist Delivers State of State Speech

March 3, 2009 | 1 Comment

Governor Charlie Crist’s 2009 State of the State Address
March 3, 2009
Remarks as prepared for delivery
Good evening. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Lt. Governor, Madam Chief Justice and members of the court, members of the Cabinet, members of the Legislature, honored guests, and my fellow Floridians. Good evening to you all.
I want to recognize my family seated [...]

Jan

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Republican Liberty Caucus of FL to hold Convention in Jacksonville March 27-28

January 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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 Florida will host the event.
The convention will be open to all members and friends of the [...]

Jan

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Bay Co. GOP State Committeeman Jonathan Hayes qualifies for Panama City Commission Race

January 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

State Committeeman Jonathan Hayes qualifies for Panama City Commission Race
Jonathan Hayes qualified to run for Panama City Commissioner, Ward 1, on Monday, January 12. Hayes, a resident of Bay County for nearly 27 years, began the process back in mid-December, receiving great response and support from many residents and businesses across Ward 1 and Panama [...]

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The Jeb Bush Dynamic - The Scramble

January 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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 decision. Today, Part III: He doesn’t run.
When Mel Martinez announced last fall that [...]

Jan

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The Jeb Bush Dynamic - Resource allocation

January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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 decision. Today, Part II: He runs.
Given the impact of a Jeb Bush candidacy [...]

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