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    Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  1. Scott blocks paid sick-time vote in Orange, statewide

    Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill Friday that would block local governments from enacting mandatory paid-sick-time measures, such as the one pending in Orange County.
    Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill Friday that would block local governments from enacting mandatory paid-sick-time measures, such as the one pending in Orange County. The Republican governor sided with Walt Disney World, Darden Restaurants, the...

    Tags: Orlando, Voting, Career and Workplace, Justice System, New York City

    2. Jun 11, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  2. Orlando Sentinel editorial board: Scott should block local sick time rules

    The Orlando Sentinel editorial board urged Gov. Rick Scott to sign a bill that would ban local efforts to mandate paid sick time for local workers, a move that could nullify a controversial 2014 referendum pending in Orange County. "When local...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Orange County (Florida), Rick Scott, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Newspapers

    3. Jun 10, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  3. Orange-inspired sick-leave bill heads to Scott's desk

    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- An employment benefits bill inspired by Orange County political fight over sick-leave was sent to Gov. Rick Scott's desk Monday, giving him 15 days to decide its fate. The bill has drawn an intense lobbying push from Democrats, unions and...

    Tags: Local Government, Politics, Altamonte Springs, Executive Branch, Rick Scott

    4. May 31, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  4. Progressive women ask Scott to veto ban on paid sick leave

    A roster of prominent progressive women have signed a letter asking Gov. Rick Scott to veto legislation that would block local communities from passing mandatory paid sick time measures, such as the one pending in Orange County.
    A roster of prominent progressive women have signed a letter asking Gov. Rick Scott to veto legislation that would block local communities from passing mandatory paid sick time measures, such as the one pending in Orange County. The group –...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Amusement and Theme Parks, Rick Scott, Linda Chapin, Nancy Argenziano

    5. May 29, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  5. Critics fret over doubling of campaign-cash cap

    The size of campaign contributions that flow into city and county races across Florida will double this fall, a change that critics say gives deep-pocketed donors even more sway over local elections.
    The size of campaign contributions that flow into city and county races across Florida will double this fall, a change that critics say gives deep-pocketed donors even more sway over local elections. For all but the top statewide contests, the...

    Tags: Local Government, Human Interest, Buddy Dyer, Orange County (Florida), Politics

    6. May 30, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  6. Wasserman Shultz: Orange sick leave fight tied to women wage gap

    U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Shultz said she's urged Gov. Rick Scott to veto a bill that would block any adoption of local mandatory paid sick time measures, such as one pending in Orange County. The Westin Democrat said it's part of a larger fight to kill the wage gap between men and women.
    U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Shultz said she's urged Gov. Rick Scott to veto a bill that would block any adoption of local mandatory paid sick time measures, such as one pending in Orange County. The Westin Democrat and other progressive panelists on...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Politics, MSNBC (tv network), Executive Branch, Rick Scott

    7. May 27, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  7. Orange, Central Florida counties see money from state drop

    TALLAHASSEE — Despite state coffers flush with cash, Central Florida taxpayers might be justified to feel short-changed in the final state budget signed by Gov. Rick Scott.
    TALLAHASSEE — Despite state coffers flush with cash, Central Florida taxpayers might be justified to feel short-changed in the final state budget signed by Gov. Rick Scott. That's because Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Volusia and Brevard all...

    Tags: Orlando, Polk County, Alachua County, Lobbying, Orange County (Florida)

    8. May 16, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  8. News 13 goes 'Inside Bush v. Gore' with Charles Wells

    In local public-affairs programming this weekend:
    Staff writer
    In local public-affairs programming this weekend: Former Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Wells talks to "Political Connections" at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday on Central Florida News. He talks to Ybeth Bruzual about a book he has written,...

    Tags: Orlando, Lake Nona, U.S. Supreme Court, Altamonte Springs, U.S. Department of Justice

    9. May 16, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  9. Insurance, gaming, Everglades interests tip the lobbying scales

    TALLAHASSEE -- Insurance carriers, sugar growers pushing to lessen their pollution costs, telecommunications giant AT&T, and an Internet cafe software company dominated spending on lobbyists to influence the Florida Legislature over the first three months of 2013.
    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- Insurance carriers, sugar growers pushing to lessen their pollution costs, telecommunications giant AT&T, and an Internet cafe software company dominated spending on lobbyists to influence the Florida Legislature over the first three months...

    Tags: Insurance, Lobbying, Career and Workplace, Altamonte Springs, Florida Legislature

    10. May 10, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  10. Organize Now sends Scott a Mother's Day gift wish

    Organize Now, the group leading a push for mandatory paid sick time, is continuing to urge Gov. Rick Scott to veto a bill that would block local governments from enacting such measures for local workers.
    Organize Now, the group leading a push for mandatory paid sick time in Orange County, continues to urge Gov. Rick Scott to veto a bill that would block local governments from enacting such local measures, and now they are enlisting moms to convinve him to...

    Tags: Mother's Day, Career and Workplace, Orange County (Florida), Politics, Altamonte Springs

    11. May 6, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  11. Petition asks Rick Scott to veto bill blocking paid sicktime

    A lead group behind the push for mandatory paid sick time in Orange County is starting an online petition to urge Gov. Rick Scott to veto a bill that would block local governments from adopting such measures.
    A leading group behind the push for mandatory paid sick time in Orange County is starting an online petition to urge Gov. Rick Scott to veto a bill that would block local governments from adopting such measures. Organize Now started the petition over...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Orange County (Florida), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Altamonte Springs, Regional Authority

    12. Mar 20, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  12. Court bans part of PIP law

    TALLAHASSEE -- A Tallahassee judge has temporarily banned part of a massive auto insurance overhaul passed by the Legislature in an attempt to drive down personal injury protection rates. Circuit Court Judge Terry Lewis issued the ban on a part of the...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Judges, Joe Negron

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