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Dan Webster’s wife responds to attack against husband
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelRepublican congressional candidate Dan Webster still has not responded to the Orlando Sentinel's request for comment about the new TV attack from Democratic opponent Alan Grayson that labels him “Taliban Dan.” But a short while ago, the... -
The Senate president no one expected
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — In 2005, there were 26 Republicans roosting over the 40-seat Florida Senate and Mike Haridopolos might have been the least pleased of the lot. He was the only Republican that then-President Tom Lee opted not to make a chairman of a... -
Judge allows slot machines in Broward starting July 1
Staff WritersBroward County's four pari-mutuel venues can start installing slot machines July 1, Circuit Judge Leroy Moe ruled Tuesday in a swift, bluntly worded decision demanding that regulations be created for the gambling devices within 10 days. In a 25-minute...Tags: Broward County, Charlie Crist, Government, Elections, Jeb Bush
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Charter Commission
John Lewis Residence: Jacksonville Employment: President, Lewis & Lewis of Jacksonville, a real-estate company; president, Republic Capital Real Estate Investments Inc. Work experience: Former state House representative, member of the Jacksonville...Tags: Florida International University, Downtown (Miami, Florida), Government, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Science
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Top issues legislators will face in the 2006 session
Tallahassee BureauWhich issue is most important to you? Learn what is at stake at this year's legislative session TAX CUTS What it means to you: Because the state is flush with cash, Gov. Jeb Bush and Republican leaders want to put money back in your pocket. Homeowners,...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Government, Voting, Hurricanes, Electricity Production and Distribution
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Who to watch in the 2006 session of the Florida legislature
Tallahassee BureauSeven legislators to watch House Speaker Allan Bense Known for his humility and principled, conservative leadership, this Panama City construction contractor is a proven builder of bridges between Republicans and Democrats. Bense is a loyal supporter...Tags: Government, Fort Lauderdale, Elections, Jeb Bush, Lobbying
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Legislature to decide rules for operation of slot machines
Tallahassee BureauThe slots battle on Wednesday quickly moved from the polling booths of South Florida to the state Capitol as both sides prepare for the next phase -- regulation and taxation. It is now within the realm of the Legislature to decide how much money Broward'...Tags: Broward County, Coconut Creek, Gaming, Government, Elections
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Florida House, Senate split on taxation, rules for slots
Staff WriterAnti-gambling Republicans on Friday attempted to shackle slot-machine operators with tight regulations and heavy taxes, as the state Legislature continued to craft the rules under which the devices could operate in Broward County. In the Senate, slots...Tags: Broward County, Government, Protestantism, Fort Lauderdale, Finance
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Slots lobbyists line up for huge payoffs
Tallahassee Bureau ChiefTALLAHASSEE · South Florida pari-mutuels stand to make hundreds of millions off slot machines and they've hired dozens of lobbyists to make sure they get the best deal possible from the state Legislature. But while the battle over how to regulate and tax...Tags: Entertainment, Coconut Creek, Broward County, Government, Gaming
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Palm Beach County, legacy of governor likely would suffer if Scripps pulls out
Staff WriterWhen the Palm Beach County Commission meets under pressure Tuesday to reconsider a critical decision on construction of a permanent home for The Scripps Research Institute, the future of the ballyhooed $800 million biomedical project in Florida is not all...Tags: Boca Raton, Government, Science and Technology, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Ron Klein
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Schiavo dies 13 days after tube removed
Orlando Sentinel Staff WriterTheresa Marie Schindler Schiavo died today, ending an agonizing 15-year odyssey that divided a family and a nation over her right to die. She was 41. Schiavo took her last breath at 9:05 a.m., 13 days after her life-sustaining tube was removed by a court...Tags: Depression, Government, Pinellas County (Florida), Gary Siplin, Christianity
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Face to Face: A Conversation with Ken Pruitt
Sun-SentinelThe Florida Senate's budget guru talks about the impact of tax cuts on the state's budget, the possibility of further program cuts and the true importance of 2006. Q. Larry Fuchs once posed on the cover of Florida Trend magazine, saying "We're Broke!"...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Government, Gaming, Voting, Elections
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