Ocala Star Banner Editorial June 14, 2017 The Florida Legislature began this year with its leaders proclaiming their commitment to the most transparent process ever. After a blizzard of back-room deals during the regular session that ended in May, and a special session that concluded Friday, lawmakers were reduced to defending business as usual. “Everybody […]
Another backroom deal stokes distrust in Florida’s Legislature
by Miami Herald’s Mary Ellen Klas June 3, 2017 Another backroom deal, this time involving the governor who has blasted the Legislature for secrecy, is leaving a trail of frustration and distrust in the state capital as elected lawmakers are being called back for a special session this week to rubber stamp a budget they […]
First Amendment Foundation calls on Rick Scott to veto education bill
by Florida Politics’ Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster May 30, 2017 The First Amendment Foundation is weighing in on a wide-sweeping education bill, asking Gov. Rick Scott to veto the measure when it gets to his desk. In a letter to Scott on Tuesday, Barbara Petersen, the president of the First Amendment Foundation, said the organization’s concerns “relate […]
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