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05/16/2012 10:13 PM

GOP newcomers to U.S. House spent heavily on franking

Promise to end free-wheeling D.C. ways didn't apply to taxpayer-funded mailings.

05/16/2012 07:23 PM

Florida political briefs: Romney endorses Fort Myers Congressman Mack in U.S. Senate race

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney endorsed U.S. Rep. Connie Mack of Fort Myers in his bid for the GOP nomination for U.S.

05/16/2012 06:58 PM

Appeals court to rule on Florida law targeting political groups

A organization opposed to gay marriage is asking a federal appeals court to reject parts of a Florida election law that seeks to rein in outside...

05/15/2012 05:59 PM

Lobbying firms get big paydays in Florida

TALLAHASSEE -- With an early legislative session speeding up action in the Capitol, at least three lobbying firms collected more than $1 million in...

05/14/2012 11:03 PM

Gov. Rick Scott feels good, from head to toe

It doesn't take long to realize that Gov.

05/14/2012 11:03 PM

LeMieux, allies hit Mack on his California time

Seven state legislators on Monday sent a letter to U.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV, who is running for the U.S.

05/14/2012 05:15 PM

Relaxed Gov. Scott talks about 2014 campaign, issues in meeting at The News-Press

It doesn't take long to realize that Gov.

05/13/2012 10:21 PM

Parties use bills as weapons, and little gets accomplished

Innocuous legislation becomes campaign fodder with "poison pill."

05/12/2012 11:19 PM

Lehigh Acres renaissance man considers Congressional run

The race in the newly created 17th Congressional District, which includes Lehigh Acres, is about to get more interesting.

05/12/2012 11:13 PM

Lee County office hopefuls like petitions

Method to get on ballot labor-intensive, but has benefits that include meeting the electorate and saving cash.

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