Tag: Rick Scott
Money Time: Florida Gov. Scott To Release Final Budget
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott is sending his final round of budget recommendations to state legislators.
Lawsuit Contends Florida Governor Is Flouting Disclosure Law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A lawsuit filed Wednesday by a Tallahassee attorney contends that Florida Gov. Rick Scott has sidestepped state laws that require...
Special Election Set To Replace Lawmaker Who Resigned
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A special election has been set following the resignation of a top Florida Democratic legislator who acknowledged having an extramarital...
Florida Senator Accused Of Groping Removed As Budget Chair
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida senator being investigating over groping and harassment allegations is being removed from his powerful position as budget chairman.
Florida Gov. Wants Tax Holidays And Cuts In License Fees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott during his final year in office wants fees and taxes cut by $180 million.
Scott is expected...
Florida Gov. Scott: Blame System For Teacher Pay
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Dealing with low poll ratings at the time and a looming re-election campaign, Florida Gov. Rick Scott four years ago...
After Deadly Storm Governor Rick Scott Out With New TV Ad
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott is hitting the airwaves with a campaign-styled ad that talks about taxes and Hurricane Irma.
Scott’s political...
Anti-Death Penalty Prosecutor Loses Fight With Governor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida state attorney who refused to seek the death penalty lost her court fight Thursday with the Republican governor...
Florida Gov. Rick Scott: No More Bonuses For Employees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott says that the state’s two economic development organizations should stop paying bonuses to its employees.
Scott on...
Florida Governor Wants Tax Measure On Next Year’s Ballot
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott wants to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would make it harder for state legislators to raise taxes or fees.