News : State - May 20, 2005
Jeb raises Florida money to aid California political battle
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will join Schwarzenegger at fund-raisers in Florida this weekend to raise cash for ballot measures aimed at side-stepping the Democratic-controlled Legislature of California.

News : State - Apr 27, 2005
House passes bill limiting early voting to 8 hours a day
A measure that would limit early voting to eight hours a day in the two weeks before Election Day passed the Florida State House despite protests Tuesday from Democrats, who wanted to require a backup recorder for electronic touch-screen machines.

News : State - Apr 27, 2005
House revives sports proposals
Cash for arena, racing museum added to sales-tax subsidy bill

News : State - Apr 23, 2005
Lawmaker trims tax break sought for Magic
Rep. David Simmons now seeks $60 million for an arena that satisfies the Orlando Magic, rather than the $99 million originally sought.

News : State - Apr 18, 2005
Lawmakers eye limits on voter initiatives
State legislators push to restrict the way people can amend the constitution.

News : State - Mar 11, 2005
Rep. Simmons says voters should have less say on legislative matters
Rep. David Simmons feels voters should have less influence at the ballot box, and that those seeking to influence legislation should contribute directly to legislators rather than appeal to the average citizen

News : State - Mar 10, 2005
Simmons' ill-advised arena deal looks to be DOA
Rep. David Simmons' ill-advised attempt to steer public money towards a new arena for the Orlando Magic appears dead on arrival, fortunately for residents of Seminole whom Simmons is supposed to represent.

News : State - Mar 10, 2005
GOP legislators rip Jeb Bush's privatization plans
The horror of Jeb Bush's privatization and outsourcing of government services becomes important to GOP legislator and his colleagues when they suddenly find themselves affected by it

News : State - Feb 24, 2005
State Rep. David Simmons wants tax money to go to new Orlando Arena rather than taxpayer needs
State Rep. David Simmons of Longwood is evidently more concerned with serving the needs of the Orlando Magic than his constituents.  Simmons has proposed a bill that would divert $99 million in tax dollars from roads, schools and other infrastructure necessities.  Simmons wants the money to be spent on a new or renovated arena for the Orlando Magic.

News : State - Feb 23, 2005
Bush outlines reading voucher proposal
Gov. Jeb Bush advocated a dramatic expansion of school vouchers today that could affect thousands of students