Scientists Found Chemical Dispersants Lingering in Gulf Long After Oil Flow Stopped
ProPublica: Chemical compounds from the oil dispersants applied to the Gulf of Mexico didn't break down as expected.
Keep It Fair, Governor
Ralph De La Cruz: In one of his first actions as governor, Rick Scott delayed implementation of a nonpartisan redistricting law that Florida voters approved overwhelmingly.
State of the Union: The Reality Show
Ralph De La Cruz: As lawmakers attempt civility by sitting with one another during President Barack Obama's speech, Florida's delegation is spotlighted.
Bullard: ‘I Definitely Don’t Think of Myself As Don Quixote’
Ralph De La Cruz: Rep. Dwight Bullard has sponsored another St. Jude bill. This one would grant in-state college tuition rates to immigrant students.
Guantanamo As Prison and Courtroom: Is a White House Policy Unraveling or Coming Together?
ProPublica: Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will reportedly authorize new military commission trials for detainees.
In Tallahassee, Only Thing Missing Is Cactus
Ralph De La Cruz: Florida's state government is acting like the eastern extension of the Arizona State Capitol.