Florida Gov. Scott has agreed to pay $700,000 in state funds to settle seven public records lawsuits Even for someone who has amply shown contempt for open government, Rick Scott’s latest failure to play by the rules is outrageous. The governor has agreed to pay $700,000 — in state funds — to settle seven public-records […]
Supreme Court Now Asked to Review ‘Blind Trusts’ Ruling – Political Fix Florida
After a state appeals court declined to reconsider its ruling, its decision regarding Florida’s ‘blind trusts’ law now is heading to the state’s Supreme Court. Plaintiff Jim Apthorp, former chief of staff to the late Democratic Gov. Reubin Askew, on Wednesday asked the high court to review the ruling. In February, the 1st District Court […]
Public exemption bills throw long shadows over Sunshine Week – SunSentinel
Looking at the growing list of proposed exemptions for consideration during the 2015 legislative session, I kept hearing the lyrics to the Four Tops “It’s the Same Old Song” running through my mind. Our legislators, it seems, are quick to respond to complaints from government agencies and special interest lobbyists about too much openness, yet […]
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