The Florida Supreme Court is kicking off a state-wide tour this week in Orlando. The court wants feedback from the public on ways to improve operations. The high court is using the tour to get the public’s take on issues faced in the judicial system that could include subjects like access or funding. Office of […]
Gov. Rick Scott now says staff will follow public records law – Miami Herald
After a year of arguing in court that the state is not required to turn over public records generated on private accounts, Gov. Rick Scott has decided to turn a new leaf as he transitions into a second term. Beginning Tuesday, the day the governor was sworn into office after being re-elected, his office will […]
Editorial: Gov. Rick Scott should embrace openness rather than secrecy – Tampa Bay Times
The spotlight turns on Tallahassee today as Gov. Rick Scott is sworn in for a second term, and there will be optimistic speeches and pronouncements about the Sunshine State’s bright future. Yet the governor and the Legislature have driven state government into the darkness with their disregard for public records and brazen attempts to keep […]