Gov. Rick Scott skipped out on a deposition Friday that is part of a lawsuit concerning his alleged use of private emails and texts to conduct state business. Instead, Scott—who is currently locked in a heated and closely contested re-election bid— attended a fundraiser. According to The Miami Herald, Attorney Steven R. Andrews was prepared to […]
Some Call Governor’s Transparency Efforts Cloudy – WFSU
When it comes to transparency, Florida Governor Rick Scott hasn’t always been crystal clear. So says President of the First Amendment Foundation, Barbara Petersen. She says some of that stems from the governor’s long history working in the private sector. “We had a few bumps along the way there early in the administration if you […]
EDITORIAL: University corporations should be subject to public records laws – The Oracle
Nearly three dozen private corporations control hundreds of millions of dollars in donations flowing in and out of Florida’s 12 public universities. These large corporations, also known as university direct-support organizations, should be required to be as open and transparent as public universities. However, under state law they don’t have to disclose their donor list, […]