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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 22, 2016

Three years after announcing Hertz was moving its global headquarters to Southwest Florida, Gov. Rick Scott was back to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new headquarters. “I ran for governor … five years ago on a jobs platform,” said Scott, a Naples Republican, during an event Friday. “I like anybody that adds jobs, […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 21, 2016

Enterprise Florida was on the defensive Thursday as the state’s chief economist threw cold water on Gov. Rick Scott‘s proposed $250 million Florida Enterprise Fund. The Senate’s Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development held a workshop on the proposal. Amy Baker, head of the Legislature’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research, told lawmakers the governor’s […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 18, 2016

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida (RLC) has announced its 2016 legislative agenda, and at the top of the list is a bill calling for transparency in how political committees help fund campaigns around the state. The legislation, sponsored in the House by New Port Richey Democrat Amanda Murphy and Orlando Democrat Darren Soto in the […]

Jim RosicaDecember 30, 2015

From palace intrigues to pot, 2015 brought a plethora of material to the Capitol Press Corps. Trying to pick the top 10 state government stories is a subjective pursuit, to say the least, but here are the FloridaPolitics.com picks for the passing year: No. 1: The “firing” of Gerald Bailey Gov. Rick Scott actually forced […]

Guest AuthorDecember 28, 2015

From palace intrigues to pot, 2015 brought a plethora of material to the Capitol Press Corps. Trying to pick the top 10 state government stories is a subjective pursuit, to say the least, but here are the FloridaPolitics.com picks for the passing year: No. 1: The “firing” of Gerald Bailey Gov. Rick Scott actually forced […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 8, 2015

As Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry did last week, Jax Council President Greg Anderson sent a letter of support regarding the Enterprise Florida reforms, according to the Governor’s press office on Tuesday. “I recognize the importance of supporting the proposal to create the Florida Enterprise Fund and to improve the economic development process at Enterprise Florida. Enterprise Florida has […]

Jim RosicaDecember 7, 2015

The vice chair of Enterprise Florida wants to make sure his organization’s affairs are in order as it fights for Gov. Rick Scott‘s proposed $250 million Florida Enterprise Fund to revamp the state’s business incentives. High on his list is looking at how much the state’s public-private economic development organization pays its top officials. Alan Becker, also co-founder of South Florida’s Becker […]

Ryan RayDecember 1, 2015

The House Appropriations Committee heard from Gov. Rick Scott‘s chief budget aide Tuesday afternoon, who presented Scott’s $79.3 billion proposed budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year before being peppered with questions on taxes, state worker pay, hospital regulation and land acquisition among other issues. Cynthia Kelly, director of Scott’s Office of Policy and Budget presented the governor’s “Florida […]

Drew WilsonNovember 30, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott said Monday that Florida’s private-sector job growth rate led the 10 most populous states and handily beat the national average last month. “For eight consecutive months, Florida has led all other large states in job growth, including our No. 1 competitor Texas,” Scott said. “I look forward to working with the Legislature to cut $1 […]

Ryan RayNovember 24, 2015

Northwest Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced his support of a proposal by Gov. Rick Scott to overhaul the state’s public-private business recruiting vehicle, Enterprise Florida. Scott is seeking to create a $250 million fund to help sustain Enterprise Florida Inc., which uses revenues from the state and other sources to encourage out-of-state businesses to create jobs in the state. “I’m proud […]

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Ashely Moody and Vern Buchanan demand answers from FEMA.

Rick Scott announces December job numbers at Hertz HQ grand opening

Enterprise Florida losing fight for $250 million incentives fund?

Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida lays out its 2016 legislative agenda

Jim Rosica’s top 10 stories of 2015 in state government

Jim Rosica's Top 10 stories of 2015 in state government

Jax Council Prez Greg Anderson lines up behind Enterprise Florida reforms

Enterprise Florida circles the wagons before incentives fight

House budget panel hears from Rick Scott’s budget chief, and vice versa

Rick Scott touts continued private-sector job growth in Florida

Matt Gaetz backs Rick Scott’s Enterprise Florida requests