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Drew WilsonDecember 3, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott announced Tuesday that Florida juvenile arrests have hit their lowest level since 1984, according to the latest delinquency report released by the Department of Juvenile Justice. “Florida is committed to ensuring our communities remain safe, and the ongoing decline in juvenile arrests shows that our focus on prevention programs is working,” Scott […]

Ryan RayDecember 3, 2015

The Senate Committee on Appropriations heard from Gov. Rick Scott‘s chief budget aide Wednesday morning, when she presented Scott’s $79.3 billion proposed budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year before hearing some pushback from Senate Democrats on state worker pay, social services, and health care. The presentation was a calmer affair than in the House, however, where […]

Associated PressDecember 2, 2015

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that Republican rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio would “slash” spending on projects to fix aging roads and bridges, urging Congress to pass a plan to rebuild the nation’s transportation system. Appealing to a bellwether region in one of the nation’s top swing states, Clinton promoted her plan […]

Ryan RayDecember 2, 2015

The state Revenue Estimating Conference, a panel of economists gathered to discuss revenue levels expected to flow into state coffers from gaming proceeds Wednesday afternoon, including from the banked card games and Las Vegas-style slots the Seminole Tribe of Florida operate under an exclusive compact with the state.. The consensus, now that the deal has […]

Phil AmmannDecember 1, 2015

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will briefly step off his presidential campaign trail to raise money for the state Republican Party, something the current governor seems hesitant to do. Bush will headline a Tampa fundraiser Friday, Dec. 11, in support of the Republican Party of Florida. The $1,000 per person event, hosted by RPOF Chair […]

Ryan RayDecember 1, 2015

The House Appropriations Committee heard from Gov. Rick Scott‘s chief budget aide Tuesday afternoon, who presented Scott’s $79.3 billion proposed budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year before being peppered with questions on taxes, state worker pay, hospital regulation and land acquisition among other issues. Cynthia Kelly, director of Scott’s Office of Policy and Budget presented the governor’s “Florida […]

Martin DyckmanDecember 1, 2015

The corpus delicti lay in plain view. The circumstantial evidence was obvious. Everyone knew who did it. The courts, though, couldn’t act without proof the offense was deliberate. That’s not about a crime in the usual sense. Rather, it describes why it’s taking so long to replace the Legislature’s gerrymandered voting districts with maps that […]

Martin DyckmanNovember 30, 2015

The corpus delicti lay in plain view. The circumstantial evidence was obvious. Everyone knew who did it. The courts, though, couldn’t act without proof the offense was deliberate. That’s not about a crime in the usual sense. Rather, it describes why it’s taking so long to replace the Legislature’s gerrymandered voting districts with maps that […]

Drew WilsonNovember 30, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott said Monday that Florida’s private-sector job growth rate led the 10 most populous states and handily beat the national average last month. “For eight consecutive months, Florida has led all other large states in job growth, including our No. 1 competitor Texas,” Scott said. “I look forward to working with the Legislature to cut $1 […]

Associated PressNovember 30, 2015

State investigators say there’s no evidence Planned Parenthood in Florida purchased or sold human organs or tissue. Florida Department of Law Enforcement spokeswoman Gretl Plessinger confirmed in an email Monday that an inquiry into Planned Parenthood has closed and didn’t move into a full investigation. State health officials inspected 16 Planned Parenthood facilities in August […]

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Florida juvenile arrests lowest in 30 years, new report shows

Senate budget run-down from Rick Scott’s budget chief calmer than in House

Hillary Clinton promotes $275 billion infrastructure plan in Florida visit

Forecast uncertain for gaming revenue as Seminole compact still unresolved

Jeb Bush lends star power to Florida GOP fundraiser Dec. 11

House budget panel hears from Rick Scott’s budget chief, and vice versa

Martin Dyckman: Florida should adopt an independent redistricting commission

Martin Dyckman: Florida should adopt an independent redistricting commission

Rick Scott touts continued private-sector job growth in Florida

State investigators: Planned Parenthood didn’t sell organs