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U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson drawing attention, but says he's not running
– Basking in attention from Democrats who see him as their best hope of winning the governorship next year, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson delivered an indictment Friday of policies emanating from the state capital – while insisting he has no intention...
Tags: Executive Branch, Washington, DC, Bill Nelson, U.S. Congress, Elections
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Nation is watching Florida's new foster-care reforms
For thousands of foster kids across Florida, life is about to become a little more "normal." Under newly passed laws being watched by much of the nation, children growing up in the state's care will soon be allowed to play sports, sleep over at a...
Tags: Education, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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The case for Rick Scott to call a special session on health care
Takiing NamesRight now, much of the talk in Tallahassee is focused on whether Gov. Rick Scott should call a special session to ask the Legislature to reconsider the $51 billion worth of federal funding for health care. I say yes. And here’s why …...Tags: Health Care Reform (2009)
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Organize Now sends Scott a Mother's Day gift wish
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: David Simmons, Labor Legislation, Orange County (Florida), Executive Branch, Government
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Maxwell: Rick Scott should call healthcare special session
Scott Maxwell thinks that Gov. Rick Scott should bring back the Florida Legislature and demand they use $51 billion in promised federal dollars to expand healthcare to roughly 1 million Floridians. The Florida House killed efforts to do that before the...
Tags: Florida Legislature
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No raises in sight for Lake school teachers, service workers before class ends
Sentinel School ZoneThe Lake County school teacher’s and school service workers unions learned at the bargaining table this week that there’s simply no money for raises this school year. The two unions are still attempting to wrap up lengthy negotiations for...Tags: Career and Workplace, Unions, Teachers, Teaching and Learning
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Gov. Scott: Sequestration could hurt hurricane recovery
Sun SentinelFederal sequestation could hurt Florida’s ability to recover in the aftermath of a hurricane because less money will be available to prepare the National Guard, Gov. Rick Scott said Wednesday. Further, he said National Guardsmen are to be...Tags: Executive Branch, National Hurricane Center, FEMA, Emergency Incidents, Tropical Weather
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Did Legislature do its job for us?
The Great Recession hit Florida harder than most states, with unemployment far exceeding the national average. Government revenue dried up, but to its credit, the Legislature tightened its belt rather than raise taxes. Today, Florida is bouncing back....Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Medicaid, Environmental Issues, Executive Branch, Environmental Pollution
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Rick Scott touts rule repeal, end of teacher tenure, for economic rebound
Tallahassee Bureau ChiefTALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Rick Scott has been on a "victory tour" of schools this week to tout the $480 million in merit-based raises for teachers that lawmakers agreed to fund in their $74.5 billion budget passed last week. And speaking with Enterprise...Tags: Lee County (Florida), Rentals, Executive Branch, Government, Crime, Law and Justice
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Governor's veto of new divorce laws
I like Gov. Rick Scott. He has done a great job. He is creating jobs and keeping our state taxes as low as possible. That being said, he just vetoed a bill that would limit alimony. He has now shown his true colors by caving in to the lawyer lobby, which...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Justice System
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Gov. Scott's underwhelming leadership during legislative session
With the legislative session over and the dust of lawmakers departing Tallahassee barely settled, Gov. Rick Scott this week took to the campaign trail for a victory lap that was more a display of uninspired leadership than a cause for celebration....Tags: Medicaid, Personal Income, Executive Branch, The Miami Herald, Don Gaetz
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Orlando developers to lose tax break
Orange County has lost more in property taxes than any other Florida county because of a tax break meant for nonprofit-housing groups but which largely benefited companies that develop low-income apartment complexes. According to Florida Housing Finance...
Tags: Family, Local Government, Marketing, Orange County (Florida), Personal Income
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