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Sheriff hires ex-aides to Ken Jenne and Roger Stone
Broward Sheriff Scott Israel plucked two more people from the world of politics and hired them at Broward Sheriff's Office. One of the new hires, Todd Wilder, is a political consultant who was chief of staff to disgraced former Sheriff Ken Jenne. The...
Tags: Employment, Local Government, Broward County Sheriff's Office, Weston (Broward, Florida), Libertarian Party
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Broward state senator steps into minefield with prospective job
There's legal, there's ethical, and there's what's right. The concepts are not the same, at least not under the loose guidelines for Florida legislators, which is why I get nervous when politicians start walking a tightrope between their public roles...Tags: Religion and Belief, Ethics, Lobbying, Marketing, Politics
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Scott's vows on growth falling short
One of Gov. Rick Scott's central selling points to economically rattled voters in 2010 was his direct line to Corporate America. He promised to cut corporate taxes, make Florida's business climate the best in the country and promote the turnaround in...Tags: Andy Gardiner, Rick Scott, Economic Policy, Don Gaetz, Orlando
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Cities seek authority to regulate guns in parks and city buildings
Florida should let local governments decide whether to allow guns in city parks and government buildings, say city leaders who feel the state is restricting their ability to protect residents. Citing recent mass shootings in Newtown, Conn., and...
Tags: Local Government, Weston (Broward, Florida), Margate, Firearms, Fort Lauderdale
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Senate Dems ask Scott for multi-state property insurance compact
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — Senate Democrats are asking Gov. Rick Scott to call on governors in other states to form a multi-state property insurance effort that they say would spread risk and therefore reduce rates. “Florida cannot do this alone,”... -
Parkland election: Two community volunteers running for Seat 2
— Two opponents who have served together as community volunteers are vying for the same commission seat in the March 12 special election. Christine Hunschofsky and Nancy Schwamb Robeson are seeking the District 2 seat, previously held by Jared...
Tags: Elections, Coral Springs, University of Delaware, University of Florida, Financial Aid
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Tax breaks that still get lawmakers excited: Soccer, space, defense
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — Here's a formula for defusing the Florida Legislature's public squeamishness this year over its historic pattern of awarding major tax breaks to major corporations: wrap it in sports, space or national defense. A Senate committee... -
Tax incentives are questioned — except when lawmakers want more
TALLAHASSEE — There's sort of a politico cognitive dissonance occurring this year in Florida's Capitol when it comes to corporate welfare. The Legislature is in a full-throated "show me the jobs" mood over Gov. Rick Scott's plans to give $278...
Tags: Economic Policy, Rick Scott, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Harry Potter (fictional character)
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Windstorm rates could get blown up, up and away
An ill wind is blowing from Tallahassee, and that means South Florida homeowners better batten down their wallets. Insurance industry shills in the Legislature are pitching a bill to shrink state-run Citizens Property Insurance, shrink the Florida...
Tags: Rentals, Tallahassee (Leon, Florida), Insurance, Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
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Back-and-forth over Transparency 2.0 includes eye-opening Alan Hayes comment
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy Brandon Larabee, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Senators looking into the state's efforts to make budget information available online are expressing skepticism about Transparency 2.0, a site developed under a $5.5 million no-bid... -
'Transparency' is a virtue -- except when it's not
TALLAHASSEE – There's an obvious reason why Florida politicos spend so much time talking about the cleansing effect of transparency without ever hopping in the tub. Whether in war, business or politics, informational advantages are powerful forces...
Tags: Andy Gardiner, Don Gaetz, Rick Scott, Florida Legislature, Crime, Law and Justice
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Dozens of Broward politicians lend support to state gay rights group
Sun SentinelEquality Florida, the statewide gay rights group, has its big Broward fundraiser this weekend, and dozens of local elected officials are lending their names to the effort. They’re mostly Democrats, with a smattering of Republicans. The list is...Tags: Tom Green, Gay Rights, Hallandale Beach, Republican Party, Eleanor Sobel
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