Scott says he’ll abide by FAMU Trustees decision regarding Ammons
By at 18 December, 2011, 11:58 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott just released a statement in response to the rally/press conference that the alumni association had on campus today. Here’s the release from the governor’s office. *********** “I am disappointed in the direction the dialog regarding the Read More
Read More >>Former U.S. Rep. Feeney is new head of business lobby group
By at 15 December, 2011, 6:41 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney is the new head of Associated Industries of Florida, replacing Barney Bishop , who was ousted from the job earlier this year. Feeney is also a former Speaker of the Florida House. Here’s the release from AIF. ************ TALLAHASSEE – Read More
Read More >>Feds reject Florida’s effort to dodge health-care reform
By at 15 December, 2011, 6:39 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Federal officials announced Thursday they had rejected Florida’s request to dodge a mandate that health-insurers spend more of their revenue on direct-care for patients, a key requirement of the 2009 federal health-care reform. The decision means the state Office of Read More
Read More >>LV Sands to Bondi: More law enforcement action against banks than casinos
By at 12 December, 2011, 2:43 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Las Vegas Sands, which has been lobbying for the destination casino bill for the past several years, released a public letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi this morning from Sands VP Andy Abboud as a counter to Bondi’s comments in opposition to the destination casino Read More
Read More >>Friday Morning Reads: FAMU update, Internet sales tax and hospital cuts
By at 9 December, 2011, 2:14 pm
TALLAHASSEE — The week has finally come to an end and the lawmakers were sent on their merry way home to return in January for the start of the legislative session. Both the Legislature and Gov. Rick Scott were plenty busy this week with the release of Scott’s budget and hearings on Read More
Read More >>The Daily Show’s target of the day: Pam Bondi
By at 8 December, 2011, 7:25 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Aasif Mandvi from ‘The Daily Show’ made a splash yesterday when he asked Gov. Rick Scott if he’d provide a urine sample during a press conference where the governor unveiled his 2012-2013 budget. Today, his target was Pam Bondi . Bondi was taking part in a Read More
Read More >>Hospitals say gov’s budget could mean big hit against them
By at 8 December, 2011, 6:52 pm
TALLAHASSEE — It’s been about 24 hours since Gov. Rick Scott unveiled his budget for the next fiscal year, which included cuts to health care providers who largely treat the poor. Scott’s plan would essentially flatten the reimbursement rates paid to hospitals and Read More
Read More >>Lawmakers, Scott agency heads weigh in on budget proposal
By at 7 December, 2011, 9:25 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott released his budget proposal earlier today, calling for a major boost in education and cuts to health care providers. House Speaker Dean Cannon “It is important that we send the right signals to the business community by working hard to create an environment Read More
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