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Associated PressMay 4, 2016

With the fate of hundreds of Florida death row inmates in limbo, a group of former top judges and legal officials called on the state Supreme Court to impose life sentences on nearly 400 people now awaiting execution. The group, which includes three former state Supreme Court justices and two former presidents of the American […]

Mitch PerryMay 3, 2016

During the past Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature denied one of Gov. Rick Scott’s signature issues — a $250 economic incentives funding plan to encourage businesses to locate or expand in Florida. It was not only a blow to the governor’s ego (and list of priorities), but also disappointed those in the economic development camp, such […]

A.G. GancarskiMay 2, 2016

On Monday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott participated in a Milken Institute Global Conference panel with other governors from swing states, on the subject of critical issues facing states, such as jobs, transportation, education, health care, and economic development. The other participants in the panel at the Beverly Hilton: Scott Walker of Wisconsin, Terry McAuliffe of Virginia, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 2, 2016

California Gov. Jerry Brown is calling on Gov. Rick Scott to stop the “silly political stunts and start doing something about climate change.” Scott is in California this week as part of a trade mission to Los Angeles, San Jose and San Francisco. The Associated Press reported Scott is scheduled to meet with 13 companies. He […]

Peter SchorschMay 1, 2016

Among the four top statewide officials, no one walked away a winner from last week’s battle over the next insurance commissioner. Neither Gov. Rick Scott nor CFO Jeff Atwater got the candidate he wanted, with both settling on the third name Atwater threw out at Friday’s emergency Cabinet meeting, David Altmaier. And that was by a design that Atwater himself, […]

Associated PressMay 1, 2016

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is heading west for a three-day California jobs jaunt that is drawing fire from Democrats. Scott spokeswoman Jackie Schutz says the governor on Sunday leaves on a trade mission to Los Angeles, San Jose and San Francisco where he is scheduled to meet with 13 companies. Scott will also participate in […]

Phil AmmannApril 30, 2016

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced three appointments to two Judicial Nominating Commissions. Seventh Circuit Judicial Nomination Commission Andrew Morgan, 37, of Saint Augustine, is a partner with Canan Law, P.A. He fills a vacant seat for a term ending July 1, 2018. The Seventh Judicial Circuit Court covers Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia […]

Associated PressApril 30, 2016

They thought it was impossible. Some still fear it. Others can barely believe it. But leading Republicans are beginning to accept the idea that Donald Trump will be their party’s presidential nominee. In the wake of the businessman’s commanding wins in five Eastern states this week, a growing number of national Republicans and GOP lawmakers […]

Mitch PerryApril 29, 2016

Tony Khoury describes himself as part the elite 1 percent of earners in America but says, unlike many of his cohorts, he welcomes paying additional taxes for being lucky enough to have so much. “I still believe I always have to pay my fair share,” which currently for him is at the 39.6 percent level, the […]

Staff ReportsApril 29, 2016

Florida consumers say they are a little less confident about the state’s economic future. As a result, consumer sentiment fell 3.5 points in April to 90.6, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey. The reading is the lowest since October and lower than the previous 12-month average. Of the five components that make […]

Tag: Rick Scott

Florida’s high court urged to throw out death sentences

Tampa Bay House Republicans bearish on Rick Scott’s economic incentives in 2017

Rick Scott talks jobs, ports, Cuba at Milken conclave

Jerry Brown to Rick Scott: “Start doing something about climate change”

Peter Schorsch: Testy process, minimum wage debate, geese tips

California Dreamin’: Rick Scott heads west to seek jobs

Rick Scott names 3 to Judicial Nominating Commissions

Republicans beginning to make peace with Donald Trump as nominee

Indie candidate Tony Khoury makes his case for Florida U.S. Senate seat

Concern over future leads Florida consumer sentiment to drop in April