Tag: Rick Scott
A Trump Shout-Out and More Last Week In Florida Politics
Florida's 2018 midterm election is one of the most important in years. The governor's office and all three Cabinet seats are open, Republican Gov. Rick Scott is challenging three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.
Florida Cities Sue Governor Over Gun Regulations Law
Claim law is unconstitutional
WESTON, Fla. (AP) — A Florida law prohibiting local governments from enacting their own gun regulations is invalid and unconstitutional, according...
Governor Scott Poised To Jump Into Florida’s Race For US Senate
Scott expected to challenge Bill Nelson
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Rick Scott appears ready to jump into Florida’s Senate race, setting up a...
Governor Scott Signs New Budget, Uses Veto Pen Sparingly
Lowest amount vetoed in his tenure as governor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who came into office nearly eight years ago promising...
Florida Voters will Be Asked To Restore Felon Voting Rights
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former felons could have their Florida voting rights restored under a proposed constitutional amendment headed to voters in November, a...
Governor: Scrub NY From Plan To Expand Offshore Oil Drilling
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s governor urged the federal government Monday to exempt the state from a plan by President Donald Trump’s administration...
Politically Important Florida Gets A Pass On Drilling Plan
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Trump administration says it will not allow oil drilling off the coast of Florida, abruptly reversing course under pressure...
State of the State Address: Governor Scott Gives His Eighth
Governor Scott discusses 2018 agenda, reflects on time in Tallahassee
In his eighth and final State of the State address, Governor Rick Scott reflected on...
Florida Gov. Scott To Give Final State Of The State Speech
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott will give his final State of the State address as the Florida Legislature opens its annual 60-day...
Florida Governor Mum On Misconduct Questions About Appointee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday ordered thousands of state workers to follow new guidelines for sexual harassment even as he refused to answer questions about whether he knew about allegations of misconduct against one of his top appointees.
