Jenny Sanford Files for Divorce from Governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Mark Sanford said Friday morning that he takes “full responsibility for the moral failure” that led his wife, Jenny, on Friday to file for divorce. “While it is not the course I would have hoped for, or would choose, I want to take full responsibility for the moral failure that led [...]
China Lashes Out at U.S. at Climate Conference
COPENHAGEN – A diplomatic spat on Friday between the U.S. and China, the world’s top two polluters, highlighted a difficult turn in negotiations for an agreement to stop global warming. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei said he was “shocked” by comments that his U.S. counterpart, Todd Stern, made earlier this week. Stern said China [...]
A Fine Line
The Jacksonville Beach City Council this week delayed action on a measure to change alcohol sales laws in the community. In this case, there would be no real immediate change, but the long-term effects could have serious implications for the value of a business in Jacksonville Beach. The short version of the proposed change is [...]
Lawmakers Could Throw Out Beleaguered Tier System
A tiered system that places caps on some aide to families of the developmentally disabled has been so contentious and difficult that the program may end up being scrapped. Nearly since the inception of the new capped system just last year, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities has been holding workshops and discussions with disabilities [...]
Week in Review: A Train by Any Other Name
To finally get the controversial SunRail Orlando commuter train proposal through the Florida Legislature this week, backers took great pains to not say the name of the train or the company selling the tracks it will run on. But much like a rose that is just as sweet by any other name, a second vote [...]
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