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Phil AmmannApril 3, 2015

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced eight appointments, including four reappointments, to a variety of state regulatory boards. Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors Scott named two and reappointed two others to the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Board of Directors, the organization that collaborates with Florida KidCare to provide health coverage for children ages […]

Phil AmmannMarch 28, 2015

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced three new appointments and two reappointments to a pair of state regulatory boards. All of these appointments are subject to Florida Senate confirmation. Florida Development Finance Corporation Scott named three to the Florida Development Finance Corporation. FDFC is a state authorized issuer of industrial revenue bonds through interlocal agreements. […]

Phil AmmannMarch 16, 2015

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott released the names of 18 appointments, including four reappointments and ten individuals selected for a series of judicial nominating commissions. Northwest Florida Water Management District Scott began by announced three reappointments to the Northwest Florida Water Management District. John Alter, 78, of Malone, is a manager with Alter-Bevis Farms LLC. […]

Phil AmmannMarch 9, 2015

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced 10 appointments — including four reappointments — to a variety of state regulatory boards. Board of Professional Geologists Scott announced the appointments of Norman Meeks and Stanley Warden to the Board of Professional Geologists, responsible for licensing and regulating the practice of professional geology. Both are for terms ending […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 25, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott announced 15 appointments – including 11 reappointments – to a variety of state regulatory boards. Flagler County Housing Authority Scott began with the announcement of two reappointments to the Flagler County Housing Authority, each for a term ending December 15, 2018. Robert DeVereux, 65, of Palm Coast, is a financial advisor with […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 20, 2015

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced five appointments and four reappointments to a variety of state regulatory boards. Florida Commission on Human Relations Scott started with the announcement of three appointments to the Florida Commission on Human Relations, which seeks to prevent unlawful discrimination and ensure the fair treatment of Florida residents, as well as […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 4, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott kicked off February with 11 appointments to a variety of state boards. Children’s Services Council of Saint Lucie County Scott announced the appointment of Eric Finkel and the reappointment of Marilyn Lawless to the Children’s Services Council of Saint Lucie County. Both terms end Nov. 13, 2018. Finkel, 49, of Port Saint […]

Phil AmmannDecember 9, 2014

Gov. Rick Scott today reappointed Barbara Palmer as director of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Appointed director in August 2012, Palmer previously served as chief of staff since September 2011. Before her role at APD, Palmer was assistant secretary for administration at the Department of Children and Families. “Under her leadership, APD has […]

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Gov. Scott announces eight state board appointments

Gov. Rick Scott announces 5 board appointments

Gov. Rick Scott releases names of 18 state board, judicial nominating appointments

Gov. Rick Scott announces 10 state board appointments

15 named to state boards

Governor announces wave of 9 board appointments

Gov. Rick Scott begins February with 11 board appointments

Gov. Scott keeps Barbara Palmer as head of Agency for Persons with Disabilities