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Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2015

Thursday morning at a state governmental office complex in Tallahassee, a panel including representatives from the state’s law enforcement agencies recommended that that the Florida Department of Management Services open its critical radio services contract to a competitive bidding process. States across the nation, including Florida, aim to upgrade their statewide law enforcement radio systems. […]

Phil AmmannMarch 25, 2015

A new TV ad from the Seminole Tribe of Florida says they have “met or exceeded” expectations by providing more than $1 billion in gambling revenue to fund education, support services and help control gaming. The Tribe launched its third 30-second television ad Wednesday, airing first in Tallahassee followed by media markets across the state. […]

Phil AmmannMarch 13, 2015

Bill Day’s latest is a take on former Gov. Charlie Crist, rumored to be contemplating another crusade for the U.S. Senate. This news is not surprising for those familiar with the former governor, former Republican, and former Gov. Rick Scott opponent — who also “blew” a 35-point lead against Marco Rubio for the Senate Republican […]

Phil AmmannMarch 13, 2015

Bill Day’s latest is a take on former Gov. Charlie Crist, rumored to be contemplating another crusade for the U.S. Senate. This news is not surprising for those familiar with the former governor, former Republican, and former Gov. Rick Scott opponent — who also “blew” a 35-point lead against Marco Rubio for the Senate Republican […]

Phil AmmannMarch 12, 2015

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced 15 appointments — including five judicial court appointments — to a variety of state regulatory boards. Leon County Court Scott announced the appointment of J. Layne Smith, general counsel for the Florida Department of Lottery, to the Leon County Court. Smith, 53, of Tallahassee, was general counsel for the […]

Associated PressMarch 11, 2015

Nearly 8 million people could lose up to $24 billion a year in health insurance subsidies in a Supreme Court case threatening President Barack Obama‘s law, according to a government report released Tuesday. The estimates by The Associated Press show what’s at stake in the case. The biggest potential loser would be Florida, with nearly 1.5 […]

Guest AuthorMarch 11, 2015

Only two months into the New Year and already the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started to release polluted water from Lake Okeechobee, resulting in water flowing into the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers, and the Indian River Lagoon, which is expected to continue over the coming weeks and months. Millions of Floridians are […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

Red-light cameras appear to have little or no effect on safety in many areas in Florida, according to a new report by WTSP 10 Investigates. But the state failed to include that information in its annual review of the program. Most of Florida cities and counties with the controversial RLC-monitored intersections have reported crash statistics […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott is pushing back against a report on Sunday claiming an “unwritten rule” in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) banned the terms “climate change” and “global warming” in official communications. “It’s not true,” Scott said, writes the Miami Herald. “Let’s look at what we’ve accomplished. … Significant investments in beach renourishment […]

James CallMarch 10, 2015

Florida lawmakers’ balancing act in writing a state budget includes factoring in promises of a tax cut, increases in education and conservation measures, and bridging a nearly $2 billion gap created by the scheduled ending of a Low Income Pool program for hospitals. They will get fresh numbers Tuesday to begin work on a spending […]

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Joint Task Force urges competitive procurement process for statewide police radio system

Seminole Tribe releases 3rd TV spot calling for Compact renewal

Bill Day's latest: Charlie Crist's leaky trial balloon

Bill Day’s latest: Charlie Crist’s leaky trial balloon

Governor announces 15 appointments, including 5 to judicial courts

Florida has most to lose in Obamacare subsidy case

Eric Eikenberg: To stop polluting rivers, buy land for reservoir

DHSMV review of red-light cameras failed to include crash increases, WTSP reports

Former UF doctoral student told to remove “climate change” from paper

He's singin' the small government blues