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Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: What They’re Saying: About Rudy Giuliani’s Endorsement of Marco Rubio

April 5, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: What They’re Saying: About Rudy Giuliani’s Endorsement of Marco Rubio

The Associated Press: Mayor Giuliani Endorsed Marco “Before A Standing-Room-Only Crowd Of Hundreds” In Miami. “Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has endorsed Marco Rubio in the race for Florida’s open Senate seat. The former Florida house speaker picked up Giuliani’s backing in a campaign stop Monday before a standing-room-only crowd of hundreds at a banquet hall in Miami.” (Matt Sedensky, “Giuliani Endorses Rubio In Miami Campaign Stop,” The Associated Press, 4/5/10) … Continue Reading

Republican Party of Florida: Statement by RPOF Chairman John Thrasher Regarding Governor Crist’s Request for an Investigation by the U.S. Attorney

April 5, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Republican Party of Florida: Statement by RPOF Chairman John Thrasher Regarding Governor Crist’s Request for an Investigation by the U.S. Attorney

Tallahassee–Republican Party of Florida Chairman John Thrasher released the following statement regarding Governor Charlie Crist’s request for the U.S. Attorney to investigate potential illegal criminal activity by the previous administration. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Mayor Rudy Giuliani Endorses Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate

April 5, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Mayor Rudy Giuliani Endorses Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate

Miami, FL – Today, at an event in Miami, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani announced his endorsement of Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate.

“I am proud to join Marco Rubio today and endorse his candidacy for the United States Senate. Now, more than ever, we need leaders we can trust to demonstrate bold leadership and provide a little common sense in Washington. In Marco Rubio, Floridians have that leader,” said Mayor Giuliani. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Statement By Governor Crist Regarding The Easter Holiday

April 4, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Statement By Governor Crist Regarding The Easter Holiday

TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate today released Governor Crist’s well wishes to those observing the Easter holiday today. His statement was first released from his official office. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Don’t Miss Monday’s Event with Rudy Giuliani!

April 4, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Don’t Miss Monday’s Event with Rudy Giuliani!

Don’t Miss:
This Monday, April 5, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will visit Miami to campaign with Marco. The following event is free and open to the public: … Continue Reading

Paula Dockery for Governor: This Week from the Campaign Volume XII

April 2, 2010 Politics Comments Off

Happy Easter

Easter is a promise that God renews to us each spring. It is the most important religious feast for Christians, where we commemorate the death and rejoice in the triumph and resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ.

For two thousand years, we have taken time with family and friends to mark this glorious occasion when God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son for our sins and for the sake of the eternal souls of mankind. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Rudy Giuliani to Campaign with Marco Rubio on Monday

April 2, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Rudy Giuliani to Campaign with Marco Rubio on Monday

Miami, FL – This Monday, April 5, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will visit Miami to campaign with U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio. The following event is free and open to the public, and is open to the media: … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Charlie Crist’s Bad Week is No April Fool’s Joke

April 1, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Charlie Crist’s Bad Week is No April Fool’s Joke

“When was the last time Crist had a good day?” – The Hotline, 4/1/10

Miami, FL – Charlie Crist’s week has gone from bad to worse. It started on Sunday with a debate that most agree Marco Rubio won by talking about the issues important to Floridians, and continued to Tuesday with an endorsement that one newspaper wrote “he could have done without.” Today, Crist’s week is ending with reports that his “hand-picked” RPOF chairman is under criminal investigation and his Everglades deal could have been dealt a “death knell.” … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Crist Campaign Commends Rubio For Releasing Tax Returns*

April 1, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Crist Campaign Commends Rubio For Releasing Tax Returns*

Media Reports Rubio To Post 2000-2008 Releases Today, 2009 Return On April 15th

TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign today commends Speaker Rubio on posting his tax returns, as reported by the media this morning. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: For Charlie Crist, Every Day is April Fool’s Day

April 1, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: For Charlie Crist, Every Day is April Fool’s Day

AP: “Choosing or changing positions based on what’s politically popular is nothing new for Crist. … Crist can be a political chameleon.”
Miami, FL – For Charlie Crist, every day is April Fool’s Day. Whether it’s big issues like taxes and spending, or simple things like whether he describes himself as a conservative, Crist has spent his entire career promising one thing to Floridians and then doing another. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Hall Of Fame Coach Don Shula Endorses Charlie Crist For U.S. Senate

March 31, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Hall Of Fame Coach Don Shula Endorses Charlie Crist For U.S. Senate

TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign announced today that fellow Floridians, Hall of Fame Coach Don Shula and his wife Mary Anne Shula, are endorsing Charlie Crist for the U.S. Senate. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: 8 Hours Left!

March 31, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: 8 Hours Left!

We have just 8 hours left before the end of the fundraising period! We are close to reaching our goal, but we need your help to get there. Please stand with Charlie Crist by making an immediate contribution of $10, $50, $100 or even $500 – any amount you can give. We need your help to spread Charlie’s commonsense conservative message of less taxes, less spending and more freedom! … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate Launches College Campus Drive

March 31, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate Launches College Campus Drive

Miami, FL – Recognizing the importance of the youth vote, the Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate campaign today launched its college campus organizational drive to recruit college students for on-campus campaigning, summer volunteering and voter outreach efforts. As part of this launch, the campaign announced its 31 Florida college coordinators, who will focus on recruiting supporters, volunteers and interns for the campaign during the final weeks of the spring semester. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: They’re not listening

March 30, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: They’re not listening

With the recent enactment of ObamaCare, it is clear that Washington is not listening to us.  Now, more than ever, we must join together and challenge the out-of-control big government policies that are now being passed.  We must send representatives to Washington who will do what they’re called on to do – represent the American people and promote the values that make America so great. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist For U.S. Senate: URGENT: Ethics Matter!

March 30, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Charlie Crist For U.S. Senate: URGENT: Ethics Matter!

Campaigns are about differences.  Those differences were very clear when Charlie Crist and Marco Rubio faced off in their first debate on Sunday.  Today, as we near the end of a critical fundraising period, we need your help to spread Charlie’s message of fiscally-responsible, job-producing policies and ethical service to the people of Florida. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Statement By Governor Crist Regarding The Passover Holiday

March 29, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Statement By Governor Crist Regarding The Passover Holiday

TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate today released Governor Crist’s well wishes to those observing the Passover holiday as of sundown tonight.  His statement was first released from his official office. … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Colonel Bud Day Endorses Charlie Crist For U.S. Senate

March 29, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Colonel Bud Day Endorses Charlie Crist For U.S. Senate

TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate campaign today announced that Medal of Honor recipient, and fellow Floridian, Colonel Bud Day, is endorsing Gov. Crist for U.S. Senate. … Continue Reading

Holly Benson for Attorney General: End of Quarter Fundraising Countdown

March 29, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Holly Benson for Attorney General: End of Quarter Fundraising Countdown

My Fellow Floridian,

The Democrats in Washington have made moves to hijack the automobile industry, the banking industry, the housing industry, and now it is health care. … Continue Reading

Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Charlie Crist’s Top 10 Debate Myths & Facts

March 28, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate: Charlie Crist’s Top 10 Debate Myths & Facts

Miami, FL – At today’s debate, Charlie Crist was flailing and launching negative attacks against Marco Rubio. In many cases, these negative attacks were either false or aimed to mislead Floridians. Check out the Top 10 Charlie Crist Debate Myths and Facts below: … Continue Reading

Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate: Speaker Rubio Ducks The Press (Again) On Amending His Tax Returns

March 28, 2010 Politics Comments Off
Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate:  Speaker Rubio Ducks The Press (Again) On Amending His Tax Returns

TALLAHASSEE – The Charlie Crist for U.S. Senate today followed up on a question asked by Chris Wallace in the Fox News Sunday debate that went unanswered by Speaker Rubio: … Continue Reading

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Senator Fasano Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Progress Energy Customers

May 15, 2012

By Greg Giordano Senator Mike Fasano and a few other like-minded legislators have filed an amicus brief on behalf of Progress Energy customers. The amicus brief (friend of the court) was prompted, in part, by a recent announcement by the utility that it is seeking permission from the Florida Public Service Commission to double its [...]

In Recognition of Older Americans Month

May 9, 2012

By Jim Crochet State Long-Term Care Ombudsman May is a time to honor elders in our communities as we recognize Older Americans Month. The Ombudsman Program is committed to serving Florida’s seniors. I am honored to share with you some accomplishments which took place under my leadership. On May 2, 2011 I began as the [...]

State Ombudsman Recognizes Volunteers During National Volunteer Week

April 16, 2012

By Jim Crochet, State Ombudsman To celebrate National Volunteer Week, I want to recognize the group of nearly 300 volunteer ombudsmen who give so much of their time and energy advocating for over 160,000 Floridians living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family-care homes. Residents in long-term care facilities represent our friends and [...]