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Peter SchorschJanuary 16, 2015

The latest development in the removal of Gerald Bailey as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner is playing out on Facebook. Gov. Rick Scott’s office orchestrated Bailey departure and told the veteran lawmen that Scott had the backing of the Florida Cabinet, which oversees the department. Former FDLE Commissioner Jim York has written an […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 16, 2015

The latest development in the removal of Gerald Bailey as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner is playing out on Facebook. Gov. Rick Scott’s office orchestrated Bailey departure and told the veteran lawmen that Scott had the backing of the Florida Cabinet, which oversees the department. Former FDLE Commissioner Jim York has written an […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 15, 2015

A new scandal exploded across Tallahassee on Tuesday afternoon after Gov. Rick Scott admitted that Gerald Bailey did not voluntarily resign as commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, but was forced out against his will. Under Florida law, the governor cannot fire the head of FDLE without the support of at least one other member […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 15, 2015

Florida enters a new legislative year, one filled with ambitious environmental priorities. Yet, I cannot help but notice a number of enviro groups have taken a page from the Everglades Foundation playbook by contracting several heavy hitters to promote their interests in Tallahassee. Case in point: two years ago, the Everglades Foundation brought in a team of top-tier lobbyists, […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 15, 2015

Florida enters a new legislative year, one filled with ambitious environmental priorities. Yet, I cannot help but notice a number of enviro groups have taken a page from the Everglades Foundation playbook by contracting several heavy hitters to promote their interests in Tallahassee. Case in point: two years ago, the Everglades Foundation brought in a team of top-tier lobbyists, […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 15, 2015

A new bill from a freshman House Republican could give Black Friday a run for its money. Filed on Wednesday, the proposal by Jacksonville state Rep. Jay Fant would create a sales-tax holiday for many small businesses in Florida on Nov. 28. If passed, HB 259 would tie the tax break to Small Business Saturday, […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 14, 2015

Lobbying firm Bryant Miller Olive is welcoming back Randy Hanna after three years as Chancellor of the Florida College System. Bryant Miller Olive specializes in public finance, higher education, local government, litigation, public-private partnerships and labor and employment law. After serving as managing shareholder from 1998 until 2011, Hanna left the firm to serve as Chancellor […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 14, 2015

A new scandal exploded across Tallahassee on Tuesday afternoon after Gov. Rick Scott admitted that Gerald Bailey did not voluntarily resign as commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, but was forced out against his will. Under Florida law, the governor cannot fire the head of FDLE without the support of at least one other member […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 13, 2015

There are some rumblings in the Capitol City this week about an RFP process which seemed to not be much of a process as the City Commission is set to meet later this month and approve or deny the recommended new vendor. In November, the City of Tallahassee announced that it had decided to award […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 13, 2015

Relying on continued growth in property values around the state, Gov. Rick Scott on Monday proposed increasing the amount of money for the state’s public schools. Scott, who promised during his heated re-election campaign to increase school spending to historic levels, said he wants the average amount spent on each student to rise to $7,176, […]

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Former FDLE commissioner raises more questions about Rick Scott’s firing of Gerald Bailey

Former FDLE commissioner raises more questions about Rick Scott's firing of Gerald Bailey

Peter Schorsch: What’s the Scott administration going to do about Bailey’s firing?

Nature Conservancy hires lobbyists Rhett O’Doski, Derek Whitis, Sean Stafford, and Ryder Rudd

Nature Conservancy hires lobbyists Rhett O'Doski, Derek Whitis, Sean Stafford, and Ryder Rudd

Bill filed to create tax holiday for Small Business Saturday

Personnel note: Former chancellor Randy Hanna returns to Bryant Miller Olive

What’s the Scott administration going to do about Bailey’s firing?

City of Tallahassee changes vendor on deferred compensation and defined contribution without completing process

Rick Scott proposes more money for public schools