By Steve Bousquet A little more “sunshine” in state government is proving tough to accomplish. It has been nearly six months since Gov. Rick Scott and the three elected Cabinet members agreed that they needed a refresher course in Florida’s public records and open meeting laws. They agreed to do it by the end of […]
Gov. Rick Scott signs, vetoes legislation – Tampa Bay Times
Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday signed 17 bills into law and vetoed another three. One of the bills he vetoed would have exempted investigatory records by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services from public disclosure. He said he vetoed it because it required additional legislation to be passed by lawmakers, which did not happen. […]
Stay Informed About Scams – Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Staying informed is crucial to keeping you from becoming a victim of scams and fraud. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) website provides a wealth of information to help you achieve just that, from protecting your family, finances and even your computer. An informed consumer is the best defense against fraud and […]
