Jacob OglesOctober 7, 2019
4min991
Contract runs through at least 2027.
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Jacob OglesOctober 7, 2019
Staff ReportsSeptember 21, 2019
4min357
"I will be forever grateful to have served you and the people of Florida.”
Drew WilsonJune 29, 2019
4min589
Opponents feared the measure would cut into Lottery revenue by the tens of millions.
Jim RosicaJune 12, 2019
6min872
But the Legislature's top economist said, "I don't think it's as dire for you guys..."
Jim RosicaSeptember 5, 2017
3min382
The Florida Lottery and the House of Representatives are seeking an extension in which to settle a pending lawsuit over a $700 million contract for new equipment, court records show. Lottery outside counsel Barry Richard and House general counsel Adam Tanenbaum asked the 1st District Court of Appeal that they “be permitted to provide another status […]
Jim RosicaAugust 21, 20173min400
An Aug. 31 deadline looms for the House of Representatives and Florida Lottery to turn in a “status report” on their efforts to settle a lawsuit over a $700 million contract for new equipment. House spokesman Fred Piccolo on Friday said there had been no resolution, and that “negotiations continue.” Barry Richard, outside counsel for the […]
Peter SchorschAugust 19, 2017
49min379
And now for some good news out of Tallahassee, the Florida Lottery this week announced, “it has reached the $32 billion mark in contributions for the state’s” education fund. Maybe Lottery Secretary Jim Poppell’s ‘housecleaning’ is paying off? “We are extremely proud of this achievement and what it means for Florida’s students and schools,” Poppell said in a […]
Peter SchorschJuly 21, 20173min584
The Florida Lottery on Thursday confirmed that three top officials had turned in their resignations—but wouldn’t say why. Secretary Jim Poppell “is committed to the Lottery fulfilling its mission of funding education for Florida’s students,” spokeswoman Connie Barnes said in an email. The Lottery’s profits go into the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, which pays for Florida Bright […]
Staff ReportsJune 29, 20172min350
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity chief of staff Jim Poppell will be the next Secretary of the Lottery, Gov. Rick Scott‘s office announced Thursday. The Lottery’s profits go into the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, which pays for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships, among other things. “During his time at DEO, Jim has helped provide Florida families […]