It’s easy to spend money — when it belongs to someone else. Just ask Gov. Rick Scott. The governor recently agreed to hand over $700,000 from taxpayers to settle seven lawsuits alleging that he and his staff violated Florida’s Government in the Sunshine law by creating private email accounts to skirt public-record requirements. Unfortunately, this […]
Search Emails, Text Messages of Cabinet Staff Regarding FDLE Commissioner’s Ouster – FCIR
After his ouster as commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Gerald Bailey alleged that he was forced to resign in January because he resisted efforts by Gov. Rick Scott’s administration to influence investigations and internal hiring. In February, a coalition of news and open government organizations, partnering with St. Petersburg lawyer Matthew Weidner, filed […]
State Capital briefs – The News Service of Florida
CABINET TO DISCUSS LAW FIRMS FOR SUNSHINE SUIT At least three law firms are vying for a contract to represent Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet in a case that alleges violations of the Sunshine Law in the ouster of former Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey. Scott and the Cabinet are […]
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