TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott, who recently settled eight lawsuits at taxpayer expense that accused him of violating Florida public records laws, has adopted a new records policy that’s drawing criticism. Under the policy that took effect July 1, Scott’s office now responds to public records requests from private citizens and news outlets by posting […]
Editorial: Gov. Scott ‘bends over backwards’ to operate in secret – Tampa Tribune
The Project Sunburst open-records initiative unveiled by Gov. Rick Scott four years ago has been a huge disappointment for people who think the public is better served by a more transparent government. As the Tribune’s James L. Rosica reports, government watchdog groups give the initiative failing grades, despite Scott’s sunny pronouncements when he rolled it […]
Nearly two dozen House Republicans gather at a private dinner to talk special session – Naples Daily News
TALLAHASSEE — About one-quarter of the House Republican caucus gathered Monday night at a Tampa steak house to discuss the upcoming special session and the health care funding fight that hijacked the regular legislative session. The meeting of nearly two dozen lawmakers was held at a Capital Grille, which is a chain of upscale steak […]
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