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Peter SchorschApril 16, 2016

And so it goes, another attempt to change the state’s alimony regimen, down in flames. This year’s bill (SB 668) was complicated by the addition of language from another measure in the 2016 Legislative Session. It would have changed the beginning assumption of child custody (or “time-sharing”) to 50/50 between spouses. And that is what […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 16, 2016

A top Republican fundraiser is the newest member of the Board of Governors for the State University System. On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott appointed Darlene Jordan to the State University System’s governing board. The 49-year-old Palm Beach woman is the executive director of the Gerald R. Jordan Foundation. A top fundraiser, Jordan served as the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 15, 2016

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has vetoed a controversial alimony reform bill, saying in his veto letter the legislation had the potential to put the “wants of a parent before the child’s best interest.” The bill was the last one sent to the governor, and is the final bill of the 2016 legislative session he needed […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 15, 2016

The unemployment rate to continues to be on the decline, with Florida seeing a slight decrease in the number of jobless people in March. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in March, down from 5 percent in February. According to the state’s Department of Economic Opportunity, the national unemployment rate was 5 […]

Peter SchorschApril 15, 2016

U.S. Senate candidate Carlos Beruff touts his time as Chair of Gov. Rick Scott‘s Kabuki theater-style Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding as relevant experience to dealing with the Affordable Care Act and other complicated health care issues in Congress. But that wasn’t always the case. In fact, just earlier this year Beruff said he knows “zero” about health care, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 14, 2016

The Florida Keys will get a little boost thanks to a bill signed into law this week. Gov. Rick Scott signed The Florida Keys Stewardship Act into law Thursday. The bill, sponsored by Sens. Wilton Simpson and Anitere Flores, and Rep. Holly Raschein, was one of 20 bills Scott signed into law. “The Florida Keys […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 14, 2016

Florida consumers will now have another layer of protection when they get a hospital bill under legislation signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott. Scott signed 20 bills into law Thursday, including a bill (HB 221) meant to increase transparency at Florida hospitals. Among other things, the bill stops consumers from receiving bills from out-of-network […]

Staff ReportsApril 13, 2016

Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a pared down tax package Wednesday, holding a bill signing ceremony in Jacksonville. Among other things, the bill permanently eliminates the sales tax charged on manufacturing equipment. It also creates a three-day back-to-school tax holiday. That tax holiday runs from Aug. 5 through Aug. 7. Randy Miller, president and CEO […]

Associated PressApril 13, 2016

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is probably going to be heading abroad on a trade trip. Enterprise Florida officials announced Wednesday Scott is expected to attend an international air show in the United Kingdom this July. Since becoming governor Scott has routinely taken trips to air shows that are held in Paris and London. An Enterprise […]

A.G. GancarskiApril 13, 2016

When Governor Rick Scott visits a Florida town, odds are good that job creation is on the agenda. Wednesday in Jacksonville was no exception. Scott announced that Novolex will be expanding their Hilex Poly brand manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, which will create 25 new jobs and invest $6 million in the local community. Novolex makes plastic […]

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Takeaways from Tallahassee – The (veto) pen is mightier than the (legislators’) sword

Rick Scott appoints Darlene Jordan to Board of Governors

Rick Scott vetoes contentious alimony bill

Florida’s unemployment rate was 4.9% in March

Carlos Beruff says he knew “zero” about health care

Rick Scott signs the Florida Keys Stewardship Act

Rick Scott signs 20 bills into law

Capitol Reax: Rick Scott signs tax cut package

Rick Scott planning trade trip to United Kingdom

Rick Scott honors Jax company, ceremonially signs tax cut bill