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  • American_Resistance
    American_Resistance  commented: FOX (Fanatical, Obsessive, Xenophobic) Propagandas of the Republican/Tea Party (a Terrorist alliance, Indoctrinated, Financed, Trained, and Armed by The British Occupation…
     
    Last day for Fla. legislative session
    The 60-day legislative session is coming to an end as lawmakers plan to vote on a budget and scramble to get other bills passed before going home.
    May 13, 2013 5:03 AM
  • KatWoods
    KatWoods  disliked the news story "House leader: Rep. won't be punished for emails"
     
    House leader: Rep. won't be punished for emails
    The Alabama House leader says a black lawmaker will not face punishment for referring in an email to a white constituent's ancestors as incestuous slave owners.
    Mar 28, 2013 4:23 PM
  • BobCompagnoni
    BobCompagnoni  supported "Amendment 1 - Health care services"
    Amendment 1 - Health care services
    Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to prohibit laws or rules from compelling any person or employer to purchase, obtain, or otherwise provide for health…
    Nov 5, 2012 12:42 PM
  • BobCompagnoni
    BobCompagnoni  supported "Amendment 6 - Prohibition of public funding of abortions; construction of abortion rights"
    Amendment 6 - Prohibition of public funding of abortions; construction of abortion rights
    This proposed amendment provides that public funds may not be expended for any abortion or for health-benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion.
    Nov 5, 2012 12:41 PM
  • rebelsboo
    rebelsboo  liked the news story "Romney criticizes Biden on consulate attack"
     
    Romney criticizes Biden on consulate attack
    Mitt Romney accused Vice President Joe Biden on Friday of "doubling down on denial" in a dispute over security at a diplomatic post in Libya that was overrun by terrorists…
    Oct 14, 2012 11:49 AM
  • rebelsboo
    rebelsboo  disliked the news story "DC Download: Who's ahead in the race?"
     
    DC Download: Who's ahead in the race?
    Polls, polls, everywhere are polls. Which ones clearly tell who is winning the race for the White House after the debates? Here's what we've seen so far.
    Oct 14, 2012 11:22 AM
  • FedupMama
    FedupMama  liked the news story "Panel kills Ala. charter school bill"
     
    Panel kills Ala. charter school bill
    An Alabama House panel has effectively killed a contentious bill that would have allowed the creation of taxpayer-funded charter schools in the state.
    May 10, 2012 8:18 PM
  • hunter480
    hunter480  disliked the news story "Poll: Health overhaul less feared"
     
    Poll: Health overhaul less feared
    As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, the AP-GfK poll shows that people are less concerned that their…
    Mar 9, 2012 5:17 AM
  • sandragee
    sandragee  disliked the news story "Op-Ed: Obama, SOTU and election 2012"
     
    Op-Ed: Obama, SOTU and election 2012
    Economic fairness may have been the selected theme of President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address because of a feisty duo of GOP presidential candidates jockeying…
    Jan 25, 2012 5:46 PM
  • rbyrd
    rbyrd  liked the news story "Gov. postpones tornado recovery report"
     
    Gov. postpones tornado recovery report
    The severe weather has prompted Alabama's governor to cancel a meeting where he was supposed to receive a study from a group of community and corporate leaders that…
    Jan 24, 2012 4:17 PM
  • Livana
    Livana  liked the news story "DOJ appeals Alabama immigration law"
     
    DOJ appeals Alabama immigration law
    The federal government has asked an appeals court to halt the Alabama immigration law, saying it could have dire diplomatic consequences abroad and invite discrimination.…
    Oct 18, 2011 3:40 AM
  • Jojo_Jojo
    Jojo_Jojo  commented: The only solution for a lasting peace is absolute democratic process (that we Americans cherish so passionately) for the entire territory in question, otherwise, the peace…
     
    Palestinians: No delay UN state bid
    A top Palestinian official said Wednesday that President Mahmoud Abbas would accept no political delays on his bid for membership in the United Nations.
    Sep 30, 2011 12:08 PM
  • PuzzleMind
    PuzzleMind  commented: If it is ever reached, the current and any other artificial peace agreement will be illegitimate before it is ever signed because (1) all people living in Palestine regardless…
     
    Palestinians: No delay UN state bid
    A top Palestinian official said Wednesday that President Mahmoud Abbas would accept no political delays on his bid for membership in the United Nations.
    Sep 30, 2011 10:45 AM
  • Rocco
    Rocco  commented: Imagine in the current time if France would want to create its own state in Michigan and separate it from the U.S. French are a minority in Michigan so democratic vote…
     
    Palestinians: No delay UN state bid
    A top Palestinian official said Wednesday that President Mahmoud Abbas would accept no political delays on his bid for membership in the United Nations.
    Sep 30, 2011 9:06 AM
  • screamokid
    screamokid  disliked the news story "Immigrant students withdraw from school"
     
    Immigrant students withdraw from school
    One portion of the new immigration law that was upheld requires public schools to verify students' immigration status. Principal Bill Lawrence in Foley is waiting for…
    Sep 29, 2011 3:40 PM

Florida (change)

 
Nicknamed the “Sunshine State,” Florida has a population of over 18.5 million people. Major cities include the capital of Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami and Pensacola.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Rick Scott
Lieutenant Governor: Jennifer Carroll
Attorney General: Pam Bondi
State Treasurer: Jeff Atwater
Secretary of State: Kurt S. Browning

Florida Politics

Last day for Fla. legislative session
The 60-day legislative session is coming to an end as lawmakers plan to vote on a budget and... more »

 

Gov. announces funding of early coastal restoration projects
Governor Rick Scott announced that the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment... more »

 

Budget gives Florida state workers raises
Florida House and Senate budget negotiators on Saturday agreed to offer a $1,400 pay raise... more »

 

Fla. tuition rates to increase by fall
Florida legislators are working through the weekend to reach a final deal on a proposed $74... more »

 

House approves bill to speed up capital punishment
A bill that would speed up the death penalty in Florida has been passed by the Florida House... more »