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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 2, 2017

The Florida House has fired back, filing a proposed committee bill this week completely eliminate Enterprise Florida, the state’s public-private jobs agency. The proposed committee bill (PCB CCS 17-01) would, among other things, abolish Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida, two organizations which have drawn the ire of House Speaker Richard Corcoran. The bill, which is […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 2, 2017

Dana Young is introducing new legislation to give small craft breweries the ability to move product through other craft breweries. But the “Big Beer” industry in Tallahassee is already expressing concerns about SB 554, the Senate proposal filed Thursday by the Republican from Tampa. The bill allows craft breweries producing under 7,000 kegs a year, and does not […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 2, 2017

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Gov. Rick Scott continued to make the pitch for economic incentives, telling Florida business leaders to call their House members to encourage them to support his request for millions of dollars for Enterprise Florida. “Here’s my ask: This, in my opinion, is the most important thing we can do for the state,” he said. “Talk […]

Joe HendersonFebruary 1, 2017

If there was any uncertainty what the main event will be in the 2017 Florida Legislature, that has been answered. It’s the throw down over the “T” word. In one corner, Gov. Rick Scott is seeking an $815 million increase in public school funding. To help pay for that, the governor wants to use the […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 31, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott officially rolled out his nearly $83.5 billion budget during the Associated Press’ annual legislative planning session Tuesday. — “AIF applauds Governor Scott’s proposed budget that fights for the future of employers and employees in our Sunshine State. His proposed spending plan, which includes $618 million in tax cuts and $85 million for […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 31, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott is recommending a $163 million increase in funding for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity in his proposed 2017-18 budget. LobbyTools reports that the boost will bring the DEO budget to nearly $1.27 billion. Scott announced his budget proposal Tuesday morning at a Tallahassee news conference. Scott’s ask includes $85 million in economic incentives […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 31, 2017

Five dozen water quality experts have sent a letter to urge Gov. Rick Scott, as well as state and federal governments, to finish the job on Florida water that began more than 15 years ago. The letter Tuesday morning, signed by 60 Florida water policy experts, went to Scott, Senate President Joe Negron and House […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 31, 2017

It was High Noon in Jacksonville on Tuesday when Gov. Rick Scott got on the microphone at the winter meeting of the Florida Sheriffs at the Hyatt Hotel. Gov. Scott had a message to deliver, just hours after unveiling a budget with public safety enhancements. Scott’s new budget earmarks $5.1 billion for public safety, including a […]

Scott PowersJanuary 31, 2017

After laying out Democrats’ priorities for the House this session, Florida House Democratic Leader Janet Cruz said she would support Republican Speaker Richard Corcoran’s attacks on Enterprise Florida and VISIT Florida. Speaking before journalists gathered for the Florida Legislative Planning Session, Cruz, of Tampa, pledged that Democrats would continue to fight for increasing funding for […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 30, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott wants to cut millions of dollars of fees that impact Florida’s veterans, seniors and businesses. The Naples Republican announced Monday he plans to cut an $8 million in annual fees during the upcoming legislative session. The announcement comes on the eve of the annual Associated Press legislative planning session, where Scott will […]

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House to consider proposed committee bill to eliminate Enterprise Florida

Dana Young files bill allowing craft breweries to distribute limited amounts of their own product

Rick Scott stresses need for economic incentive dollars during Enterprise Florida meeting

Rick Scott, Legislature set for an old-fashioned ‘T’ word throwdown

Capitol Reax: Rick Scott’s proposed 2017-18 budget

Rick Scott spending plan sets DEO budget at nearly $1.3B

Water experts urge Tallahassee, Washington to ‘finish the job’ on Florida water quality, quantity

Rick Scott talks public safety budget with Florida Sheriffs

Janet Cruz ready to support Richard Corcoran on Enterprise Florida

Rick Scott wants state to cut $8M in fees