John L. Mica

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, this blog mentioned a mass e-mail sent by U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams touting her endorsement from the National Right to Life, an anti-abortion group whose support could help her in a Republican primary against U.S. Rep. John Mica....

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams told supporters in a mass e-mail today that she recently received an endorsement from the National Right to Life, an anti-abortion group whose support can help in a Republican primary — such as the one that...

The folks at the Sunlight Foundation — best known for its work on campaign finance and lobbying issues in Congress — have done a fascinating new study of the language used by members of Congress. Their conclusion: those of you who think that...

U.S. Rep Sandy Adams has qualified by petition to be on the ballot in her re-election campaign in the new Congressional District 7. Adams announced this afternoon that she is the first candidate to qualify in that district, which covers most of Seminole...

By William E. Gibson, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans, including Marco Rubio of Florida, blocked a Democratic-sponsored bill on Tuesday that would freeze low interest rates on federal college loans at 3.4 percent. The vote left a...

Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., discusses I-4 toll lanes, SunRail and the Secret Service scandal on "Political Connections." The program airs at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday on Central Florida News 13. Moderator Ybeth Bruzual also asks Mica about fiscal...

The primary battle for Central Florida's newly drawn 7th congressional district — putting 10-term incumbent U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park, against freshman Sandy Adams, R-Orlando — has attracted a good deal of national press. No surprise:...

U.S. Rep. John Mica toured the rural community of Bithlo Friday and left pledging to help with a pair of transportation issues. Mica said he used to represent the area years ago, but with the recent re-drawing of congressional boundaries, he could end...

TALLAHASSEE — Good morning and welcome to the morning reads. Here are the top five stories we're reading this morning. * The Orlando Sentinel reports that U.S. Rep. John Mica, R-Winter Park, is turning the GSA scandal to his advantage. * Attorney...

Senate passage of a federal transportation bill that includes a toll credit measure necessary to finish Route 219 is a step forward for the project. But the bill still has to pass the House, where lawmakers have been working on their own plan. Toll...

Has the latest version of the transportation bill hit a speed bump? In July the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee announced a six-year transportation re-authorization proposal. Somerset County leaders are hoping the bill includes...

WASHINGTON -- Airport projects across the United States will shut down this weekend and thousands of federal workers will be furloughed after Congress failed to agree to fully fund the Federal Aviation Administration. "This is no way to run the best...