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Staff ReportsNovember 20, 2018

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Gov. Rick Scott‘s office as Governor was a remarkably disciplined operation, with few leaks or deviations from message over eight years. Expect that his Senate office will be the same. Per POLITICO Florida, Scott’s new chief of staff will be one of the most familiar behind-the-scenes presences in Scott World: Jackie Schutz Zeckman, Scott’s former chief of staff […]

Peter SchorschJuly 7, 2017

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Kim McDougal, Gov. Rick Scott‘s former chief of staff, is joining GrayRobinson‘s Tallahassee office as a Senior Director of Government Affairs, the law firm announced Friday. “Kim brings tremendous insight and invaluable experience to our firm, and will also substantially increase our expertise in the education policy and appropriations areas,” said Jason Unger, managing partner of the Tallahassee office. “The […]

Staff ReportsMay 25, 2017

John Tupps is heading back to the Governor’s Office. Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday that Tupps would be returning to the Governor’s Office as his communications director beginning June 5. He will replace Jackie Schutz Zeckman, who has been tapped to serve as Scott’s chief of staff. “John has demonstrated an incredible commitment to supporting […]

Staff ReportsMay 16, 2017

Jackie Schutz Zeckman has been tapped to serve as Gov. Rick Scott’s right hand woman. The Naples Republican announced Tuesday that Schutz Zeckman will serve has his chief of staff beginning July 1. She’ll replace Kim McDougal, Scott’s current chief of staff, who is departing to pursue opportunities in the private sector. “Jackie has been […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 16, 2017

A Rick Scott press gaggle on the road typically lasts between five and ten minutes, and rarely offers deep insight into what’s coming next from the Governor’s Office. Tuesday’s gaggle in Jacksonville was no exception to that rule, with less-than-clarifying answers to questions regarding who the next chief of staff will be, who the next CFO […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 16, 2017

Florida Governor Rick Scott returned to Jacksonville Tuesday, for the ribbon-cutting at a beer bottling plant he’d visited more than once in recent years: Anheuser-Busch’s expanded Metal Container Corporation manufacturing facility. Back in 2015, Scott discussed the need for money for the Quick Action Closing Fund, part of a trend in which the “jobs governor” sought money […]

Associated PressJune 21, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott is planning to appeal the denial of his request for the declaration of a federal state of emergency in the wake of the Orlando nightclub mass shooting. Scott doesn’t understand why the request was denied, representative Jackie Schutz told The Associated Press, especially since an emergency was declared after the Boston Marathon bombing. […]

Associated PressJune 2, 2016

Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit Thursday asking a federal district court to block restrictions on abortions signed into law earlier this year by Gov. Rick Scott. The bill is similar to legislation being challenged in court in other states, including Texas. State and federal laws already prohibit public money for abortion, but Florida’s bill goes […]

Peter SchorschNovember 2, 2015

Governor Rick Scott huddled with embattled insurance commissioner Kevin McCarty last Tuesday after a meeting of the Florida Cabinet, however the scheduled meeting did not appear on the governor’s official schedule. The off-the-grid meeting is only serving to fuel speculation that McCarty will soon leave the Office of Insurance Regulation, despite his public statements to the contrary. […]

Associated PressAugust 7, 2015

Florida is paying $700,000 to settle allegations that Gov. Rick Scott and other state officials flouted the state’s public records laws. The state agreed this week to pay that amount to Tallahassee lawyer Steven Andrews. Andrews sued the governor and other top state officials back in 2013. He alleged the Scott administration failed to turn […]

Tag: Jackie Schutz

Known quantity: Jackie Schutz Zeckman to serve as Rick Scott chief of staff

Personnel note: Kim McDougal joins GrayRobinson lobbying team

Rick Scott names John Tupps communications director

Rick Scott announces Jackie Schutz Zeckman as next chief of staff

Rick Scott ducks announcing Jackie Schutz as Chief of Staff in Jax, does it by email

Uncertainty of economic incentives takes center stage at Jax job creation event

Rick Scott to appeal denial of federal emergency funds for Orlando massacre

Planned Parenthood asks court to block Florida abortion bill

Rick Scott meets off-the-grid with insurance regulator Kevin McCarty

State to pay $700,000 to settle public records lawsuits