Billie: No idea where Bondi’s information is coming from
By at 22 December, 2011, 2:01 pm
From gambling reporter Nick Sortal Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman James E. Billie has fired back at Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, with an editorial titled: “Seminole Gaming: clean since 1979″ in response to claims by Bondi earlier this month that law enforcement could not Read More
Read More >>Thursday Morning Reads: Rothstein trial, foreclosures and Internet sales tax
By at 22 December, 2011, 1:37 pm
TALLAHASSEE — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… But we’ve still got plenty of news to share. Here are the top five stories you should be reading. * Convicted ponzi schemer and former political fundraiser Scott Rothstein said yesterday that his former law Read More
Read More >>Tuesday Morning Reads: Cigarettes, the DMV and foreclosures
By at 20 December, 2011, 2:20 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Happy Hannukah to those who begin the celebration tonight and for those celebrating Christmas, you still have to wait a few days. For those still toiling at the office for the next few days, here’s an easy way to get caught up on today’s government news. Here are 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 >>Monday Morning Reads: Texting, reforming and the culture of hazing
By at 12 December, 2011, 1:35 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Good morning and happy Monday to you. Florida lawmakers returned to their home districts after a hectic final committee week before the full legislative session begins that will be fraught with political fights over redistricting, gambling expansion and personal injury 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 >>Rick Scott to RGA: Florida Democrats are ‘frustrated’
By at 1 December, 2011, 3:57 pm
Gov. Rick Scott told an audience of Republican state officials from around the country Thursday that his first year in office had been a success, and Democrats were “shocked” he had kept campaign pledges to go after teacher tenure, cut taxes and scale back state regulation. The Republican Read More
Read More >>Tuesday Morning Reads: Internet cafes, Rubio on immigration and Broward union prez investigation
By at 15 November, 2011, 12:33 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Good morning and happy Tuesday. It’s a busy day today at the Florida capitol, so we’ll get you started on the top five stories you should be reading this morning. * The Orlando Sentinel writes that Orange County leaders favor redistricting maps that dilutes Read More
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