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Martin DyckmanApril 29, 2016

Any law that invades the privacy and liberties of American citizens should come into court facing a heavy burden of proof. Does it serve a compelling public interest? Is it the most reasonable — that is, the least restrictive — approach? That’s doubly true in Florida, whose state constitution contains an explicit right to privacy. […]

Ryan RayApril 29, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott came about close as one pol can get to endorsing another without pulling the trigger. At a private fundraiser hosted by the conservative Club for Growth, writes POLITICO Florida’s Matt Dixon, Scott singled out Thomas for special praise. “Mary came aboard with me right after I got elected back in 2010 and worked in my general […]

Martin DyckmanApril 28, 2016

Any law that invades the privacy and liberties of American citizens should come into court facing a heavy burden of proof. Does it serve a compelling public interest? Is it the most reasonable — that is, the least restrictive — approach? That’s doubly true in Florida, whose state constitution contains an explicit right to privacy. […]

Peter SchorschApril 28, 2016

Monday’s Cabinet meeting was nothing like any of the other meetings. It was dramatic, intense, awkward, and anticlimactic — all at the same time. After four interviews by candidates for the post of Insurance Commissioner, Gov. Rick Scott read from a prepared statement and moved to appoint Jeffrey Bragg—a man whose legal eligibility for the job continues […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 28, 2016

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Rick Scott once again urged Republicans to put an end to a movement to stop Donald Trump, telling CNBC anchors the only thing it was doing was helping Democrats. “This election is between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Donald Trump is going to be very close to or at 1,237 (delegates). We have to stop […]

Mitch PerryApril 28, 2016

More than a month after after it was signed by Gov. Rick Scott, abortion rights activists in Florida remain infuriated about the Legislature’s passage of HB 1411, which denies public resources to women’s health clinics that provide abortion services. To express their anger about the bill, a group of activists gathered in front of Tampa House Republican Dana […]

Phil AmmannApril 27, 2016

On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott announced five judicial appointments to a variety of courts throughout the state. Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Scott began with the appointment of Kemba Lewis to the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, which serves Pasco and Pinellas counties. Lewis, 43, of Land O’Lakes, has served as an assistant public defender for the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 27, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott has a message for fellow Republicans: Stop the “Stop Trump” movement. In a Facebook post Wednesday, Scott told followers that “it is time for the ‘Stop Trump’ movement to end.” The Naples Republican said Tuesday’s election results show the “anti-Trump efforts didn’t work.” “Republicans now need to come together. Donald Trump is […]

Phil AmmannApril 26, 2016

Gwen Graham’s recent semi-surprise, twofer announcement has the Florida chattering classes (temporarily) taking their attention away from 2016 and toward a post-Rick Scott state Capitol. The year 2018 will mark 20 straight years in which Republicans have monopolized the Governor’s Mansion. Democrats are understandably terrified about that continued dominance, particularly when they consider the judicial […]

Ryan RayApril 25, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott has never been shy about poaching jobs from Democratic states — or dropping ads against political opponents. Next week he’s set to go to deep-blue California to persuade businesses to relocate to Florida, and the public-private economic development agency Enterprise Florida has prepared a brutal ad for the occasion. The one-minute spot trashes the Golden State and, […]

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Martin Dyckman: Impose a delay on tummy tucks; they’re more dangerous than abortions

Rick Scott makes almost-endorsement of Mary Thomas

Martin Dyckman: Impose a delay on tummy tucks; they’re more dangerous than abortions

Peter Schorsch: Rick Scott, Cabinet continue to tussle over Insurance Commissioner

Rick Scott: ‘This election is between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’

Activists criticize Dana Young for her support on controversial abortion bill

Rick Scott announces five judicial appointments

Rick Scott: ‘It is time for the ‘Stop Trump’ movement to end’

Ben Pollara: Baby got bench: Florida Democrats’ 2018 field

Rick Scott drops radio ad attacking California minimum wage hike ahead of ‘trade mission’