Key education issues await Gov. Rick Scott's decision to approve or vetoNaples Daily NewsRick Scott, center, listens to Kyle Knudsen, 13, left, and Camilo Romero, 14, right, as they isolate hydrogen and oxygen in their 8th grade science class at Ca…
Rick Scott’s Public Assistance Issues: Fla Gov Rick Scott lived in public housing as a child
This is a great new article from Miami New Time News: Born in Illinois, Scott , 58, was raised by a truck-driver dad and …
Rod Smith and Florida Democratic Party Call For Veto of Extremist Tea Party Budget
Wed, May 25, 2011 9:30:16 PM It’s A Nightmare … From: “Rod Smith, Florida Democratic Party Chairman” <grassroots@fladems.com> … Add to Contacts To: Florida …
Rick Scott meets with secret christian dominionist group: The Council For National Policy
The group, founded in 1981 by a group including the late conservative icon Paul Weyrich, doesn’t publish its membership or activities. But according to …
Progress Florida on the Koch Brothers Takeover of FSU
I wanted to make sure you saw the alert Mark sent last week about the unprecedented influence right-wing billionaire Charles Koch has been granted over Florida …
The Koch Brothers Are Hiring Florida’s Economics Professors
This is disgusting! Under the agreement with the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation, however, faculty only retain the illusion of control. The contract specifies …
Progress Florida Plans New Round of ‘Awake Again’ Protests on May 10
It’s been a tough few months for Florida’s middle class. Legislators who stood with Gov. Scott instead of hard working Floridians need to be held …
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Gov. Rick Scott asks university presidents to lobby for caps on tuition increases – MiamiHerald.com
MiamiHerald.comGov. Rick Scott asks university presidents to lobby for caps on tuition increasesMiamiHerald.comTALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott has all but guaranteed a veto of the three-percent tuition increase in the state budget and he recently reache…
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Amazon job creation deal rejected by Florida Gov. Rick Scott – AllVoices – allvoices
Amazon job creation deal rejected by Florida Gov. Rick Scott – AllVoicesallvoicesUnemployment insurance has also taken a hit under Rick Scott rule. In addition to benefit cuts of $130 million a year, Florida lawmakers have passed legislation that threa…
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Governor Rick Scott sigsn law that gives tax breaks to Florida manufacturers – WPTV
WPTVGovernor Rick Scott sigsn law that gives tax breaks to Florida manufacturersWPTVRick Scott's top priorities this year is now law. Scott on Friday signed a bill that creates a tax break for the state's manufacturers. The governor made it off…
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Fla. Gov. Rick Scott on unemployment drop: ‘It’s working’ – BizPac Review
BizPac ReviewFla. Gov. Rick Scott on unemployment drop: 'It's working'BizPac ReviewThat's the lowest point for the jobless rate since September 2008, Scott said. That was when the financial crisis swept the country, and upended the Obam…
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Gov. Scott signs manufacturing tax break into law – WTSP 10 News
WTSP 10 NewsGov. Scott signs manufacturing tax break into lawWTSP 10 NewsGovernor Rick Scott signs manufacturing tax break into law. 12:25 PM, May 17, 2013 | comments. Gov. Rick Scott speaks at Tampa manufacturing firm Heat Pipe Technology on signing a…
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Tax Money Giveaways: Gov. Rick Scott signs bill after 10 News investigation – WTSP 10 News
WTSP 10 NewsTax Money Giveaways: Gov. Rick Scott signs bill after 10 News investigationWTSP 10 NewsTax Money Giveaways: Gov. Rick Scott signs bill after 10 News investigation. 2:05 PM, May 17, 2013 | comments. Tweet; Share. Facebook · Twitter &m…
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Gov. Rick Scott leads trade mission to Chile – MiamiHerald.com
Gov. Rick Scott leads trade mission to ChileMiamiHerald.comTALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott will lead a state delegation to Chile next week, his eighth overseas trade mission since taking office. For three days beginning Tuesday, the Florida visitors wil…
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Rick Scott heading to Chile for trade mission – Tampabay.com
Rick Scott heading to Chile for trade missionTampabay.comTALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott will lead a state delegation to Chile next week, his eighth overseas trade mission since taking office. For three days beginning Tuesday, the Florida visitors will…
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Rick Scott to use social media to highlight job numbers – WKMG Orlando
WKMG OrlandoRick Scott to use social media to highlight job numbersWKMG OrlandoThe Scott administration on Friday plans to use a new twitter account — @ItsWorkingFL– to announce April unemployment figures for the state. The state's jobless rate i…
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Gov. Rick Scott Reappoints 6 to Florida Poly Board – The Ledger
Gov. Rick Scott Reappoints 6 to Florida Poly BoardThe LedgerLAKELAND | Gov. Rick Scott reappointed six members of the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees on Thursday after the Florida Senate failed to confirm any appointments to the univer…
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Rick Scott rejects Amazon deal – Bradenton Herald
NBC 6 South FloridaRick Scott rejects Amazon dealBradenton HeraldTALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who has made job creation his top priority since coming into office, has rejected a proposed deal to bring major Internet retailer Amazon to the st…
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Gov. Rick Scott rejects Amazon deal – Naples Daily News
Examiner.comGov. Rick Scott rejects Amazon dealNaples Daily NewsTALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who has made job creation his top priority since coming into office, has rejected a proposed deal to bring major Internet retailer Amazon to the st…
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Gov. Rick Scott rejects Amazon deal to bring up to 2500 jobs to Florida – The News-Press
Examiner.comGov. Rick Scott rejects Amazon deal to bring up to 2500 jobs to FloridaThe News-Press"As a major company with the ability to make a significant economic impact in our state, we wanted to understand how Amazon could partner with the sta…
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Gov. Rick Scott’s choice: to veto or not to veto? – MiamiHerald.com
MiamiHerald.comGov. Rick Scott's choice: to veto or not to veto?MiamiHerald.comTALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott must soon sign the new state budget, and he's getting intense feedback on all sides: from lawmakers protecting hometown projects, hosp…
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Governor Rick Scott Announces Florida’s 2012 Uniform Crime Report – WTVY – WTVY, Dothan
WJXT JacksonvilleGovernor Rick Scott Announces Florida's 2012 Uniform Crime Report – WTVYWTVY, DothanTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott today announced the 2012 Annual Uniform Crime Report. The report shows Florida's crime rate dropped 6…
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Gov. Rick Scott urged to veto $107 million from Fla. budget – WPTV.com – WPTV
WPTVGov. Rick Scott urged to veto $107 million from Fla. budget – WPTV.comWPTVTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Tallahassee group with close business ties is urging that Gov. Rick Scott veto more than $100 million worth of projects included in the new state …