Correction: An earlier version of this story misattributed an e-mail written by one of Jeb Bush’s aides about judicial nominees to Bush himself. The story has been corrected. By Matea Gold, Tom Hamburger and Rosalind S. Helderman The new governor of Florida was feeling exhausted and beleaguered. It was after 10 o’clock at night, and […]
Editorial: Why Rick Scott kept public records secret – Tampa Bay Times
How convenient. Gov. Rick Scott waited until three weeks after he narrowly won re-election to respond to a public records request for emails involving public business in his private email account. The Associated Press only waited for three months for a response, and the emails show the governor violated the spirit of public records laws […]
Editorial: Records reveal redistricting conspiracy – Tampa Bay Times
Previously sealed email messages and court testimony released this week make clear why a judge required congressional districts to be redrawn for violating constitutional requirements approved by voters. The documents reveal the breadth of the conspiracy to influence the once-a-decade process and the ties to the Republican Party of Florida. This was a coordinated effort […]
