God and Country 2008
Orlando, FL
Date Added: May 29, 2008
-- Join us for a lively evening, surrounded by Florida’s highest elected officials, church leaders, and grassroots activists at the 19th annual Florida Christian Coalition God & Country Fund-raising Celebration. A special reception will be held for our premier contributors, then the famed gospel singer, Lois Jane kicks off the evening as you enjoy the elegant and award-winning cuisine of the Orlando Rosen Centre Hotel. The excitement builds as Florida State Senators and State Representatives are announced as recipients of this year’s 100% Christian Coalition Award. The evening heats up with thunderous applause for our featured Keynote Speaker: the inspiring Mike Huckabee; former Governor of Arkansas, former 2008 Presidential candidate, successful author, pastor, state president of the Arkansas Baptist Convention, husband, father and founder of HuckPac. (Banquet Brochure)
Crist extends freeze on Citizens' rates
Miami, FL (Miami Herald)
Date Added: May 29, 2008
-- Gov. Charlie Crist signed an extensive insurance bill that enchances protections for homeowners and freezes rates for Citizens Property Insurance, the state-run insurer for one more year. He vetoed a provision in the bill for a capital build-up program that would have provided low-interest loans to start-up insurance companies to help increase their reserves so they could write more policies. The $250 million for the program would have come from reserves accumulated by Citizens. (Continue Reading...)
Baxley back in politics
Ocala, FL (Ocala Star Banner)
Date Added: February 12, 2008
-- During his seven years in the Florida House, Dennis Baxley built a reputation as one of the most conservative and controversial members of the Legislature. Whether it was taking the point on gun rights or nurturing anti-abortion legislation or challenging perceived liberalism in our college classrooms, Baxley often made headlines - and waves - as the standard-bearer for some of the most divisive issues of his time in Tallahassee. So when Baxley lost in the Republican primary leading up to last year's special election for a Senate seat, conservatives certainly lost an ally in Tallahassee. Well, Baxley is back. Back in politics. Back in Tallahassee. Back out in front on conservative causes. (Continue Reading...)
