Tallahassee–Florida House Speaker Dean Cannon (R–Winter Park) today released the following statement regarding Governor Scott signing the 2012-2013 State Budget. “It is clear that Governor Scott thoughtfully reviewed our work product, and I appreciate ... »
TALLAHASSEE — House Speaker Dean Cannon gave his farewell remarks to the chamber Thursday, referencing the turbulence the Legislature has experienced during his eight years in office and imploring them to continue resisting compromise. The Winter Park ... »
The dolphin “Winter,” the tail-less star of a Clearwater aquarium and the movie “A Dolphin Tale,” was popular enough to persuade the Florida Legislature to loosen its grip on hotel taxes. By a 38-2 vote, the Florida Senate on Thursday approved a bill (... »
Tallahassee – Florida House Speaker Dean Cannon (R-Winter Park) today released the following statement regarding Leon County Circuit Court Judge Jackie Fulford’s ruling on pension reform measures passed during the 2011 Legislative Session. “I look forw... »
~ Budget Conference to Begin at 7 p.m. ~ Tallahassee – Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R-Merritt Island) and Florida House Speaker Dean Cannon (R-Winter Park) today announced an agreement on allocations for the 2012-2013 state budget. “Passi... »
Tallahassee, Fla. – The House Appropriations Committee today released the House version of the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2012-13. The bill will be taken up by the Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. “As Florida’s e... »
TALLAHASSEE — Lawyers representing the Florida House, U.S. Reps. Corrine Brown and Mario Diaz-Balart, state House and Senate Democrats, and voting-rights groups squared off in an ongoing legal fight last week over the Fair Districts standards the Legis... »
Our digest of, and commentary on today's Florida political news and punditry follows.The "Stand Your Ground" law, another fine Jebacy"When the so-called Stand Your Ground bill went to a vote in the Florida Senate on March 25, 2005, the final tally was ... »
