The unanimous vote comes under new transparency rules. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet on Wednesday voted to appoint two agency chiefs that have engendered controversy inside state government and from outside activists in recent months. During a lengthy public interview, Florida Department of Law Enforcement commissioner Rick Swearingen received praise […]
As Scott and Cabinet end one Sunshine lawsuit, governor negotiates settling another – Miami Herald
For the second time in a month, Gov. Rick Scott is negotiating a settlement to use taxpayer dollars to end a lawsuit alleging he violated state Sunshine laws. According to documents filed in First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee this month, the governor is negotiating with Tallahassee attorney Steve Andrews over a lawsuit accusing […]
Governor and Cabinet settle Sunshine lawsuit, agree to revise procedures and pay attorneys fees – Miami Herald: Naked Politics Blog
Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet have agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by the Miami Herald, the Tampa Bay Times, and other media organizations over the behind-the-scenes firing of former FDLE Commissioner Gerald Bailey. The proposed agreement, if approved by the Cabinet at its June 23rd meeting, provides for the governor and Cabinet […]
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