A number of prominent Tampa area Democrats have been puzzling over invitations they got to a fundraiser last week for Republican Gov. Rick Scott. Heading the list was Scott’s likely Democratic opponent, former Gov. Charlie Crist. According to interviews and Facebook postings, others receiving invitations included current and former Democratic Party officers, candidates, campaign staffers and committed grass-roots […]
State spending transparency report ranks 50 states
Today U.S. PIRG released its 5th annual scorecard of state spending transparency, evaluating how well the fifty states provide online access to data about government spending. “Following the Money 2014: How the 50 States Rate in Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data” found that while most states continue to improve on providing searchable access […]
UF trustees to begin search for Machen’s successor
By Jeff Schweers Staff writer Published: Monday, April 7, 2014 at 9:34 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, April 7, 2014 at 9:34 p.m. Perhaps the second time will be the charm. More than a year after the state suspended its search for someone to lead the flagship University of Florida after President Bernie Machen was to […]