Jeb Bush used his private e-mail account as Florida governor to discuss security and military issues such as troop deployments to the Middle East and the protection of nuclear plants, according to a review of publicly released records. The e-mails include two series of exchanges involving details of Florida National Guard troop deployments after the […]
Fla. Latest Public Records Exemptions Draws Praise, Criticism From Proponents, Critics Alike – WFSU
Governor Rick Scott’s recent approval of three public records exemptions is drawing both criticism and praise from critics and proponents alike. One bill exempts the records of agencies investigating violations of the Florida RICO Act, the state’s racketeering law to fight organized crime. The records are no longer exempt once the investigation is completed. There’s […]
Record exemption for military members, families signed – Pensacola Today
Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday signed a measure that provides a public-records exemption to help shield information about military-service members and military families. The measure (HB 185), sponsored by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, will allow current and past members of the U.S. armed forces, reserves or National Guard who have served since Sept. […]