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This year’s state legislative session has a twist. Dozens of lawmakers are running for a higher office. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on how that could mean even less will be accomplished.
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U.S Representative Connie Mack returned to his roots yesterday – to the business in his hometown of Cape Coral that gave him his first job in high school. The Republican lawmaker says Marine Concepts is a perfect example of a small business struggling to stay afloat under the policies of the Obama Administration...
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Governor Charlie Crist says he wants more money for K-through-12 public education. He’s proposing a 500-million dollar budget increase. But, that may depend on lawmakers agreeing to the Seminole gambling pact, and the state winning a federal grant. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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Republican U-S Senate hopeful Marco Rubio held a rally in Fort Myers Wednesday night. In his speech Rubio remained critical of Governor Charlie Crist, his rival for the party nomination, for supporting President Obama’s stimulus package. WGCU’s John Davis reports.
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Florida voters will face a ballot referendum in November on two proposed constitutional amendments that would change the way boundaries are drawn for legislative and congressional districts. WGCU’s John Davis reports.
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During a visit to Naples on Friday Governor Charlie Crist told to a crowd of more than three dozen Cubs fans that it’s not over yet. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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Speaking in Naples on Friday Governor Charlie Crist said he’ll ask state lawmakers to put more money for the environment in next year’s budget. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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Democratic U-S Senator Bill Nelson spoke before the Chamber of Southwest Florida on Tuesday about a host of issues including the economy, health care overhaul, Chinese drywall and offshore drilling. WGCU’s John Davis reports.
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President Barack Obama will be in rural DeSoto County Tuesday. The visit is part of his two day swing through the Sunshine State. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.
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Collier County Commissioner Jim Coletta was in Washington Wednesday speaking before a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee hearing about the nation’s emergency alert system. WGCU’s John Davis reports.
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