Tag: Rick Scott
Scott-Seminole agreement makes special session unnecessary
SCOTT, TRIBE REACH DEAL ON GAMBLING MONEY By Dara Kam, Jim Saunders THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — As legislative leaders hold behind-the-scenes talks…
Governor beefs up security at Parkland school
By Dara Kam The New Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott has ordered eight Florida Highway Patrol troopers to beef up security at…
Job Growth may signal VTMAE expansion
Yesterday, Gov. Rick Scott announced a $4 million Job Growth grant for the Pensacola International Airport. The grant most likely signals that Triumph Gulf Coast…
Weekly Roundup: Parents plead for action
Recap and analysis of the week in state government By Dara Kam THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — Last week, the students had the…
Scott: ‘We have to make changes’ to school safety
By Dara Kam THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE — Metal detectors at schools, better coordination between agencies and keeping guns out of the hands…
Scott announces Allegiant expansion at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Allegiant Travel Company has chosen to establish a new, two-aircraft base with year-round routes at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport…
Breaking news: Pensacola State College included in Job Growth grants
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced $35 million in awards for nine Florida Job Growth Grant Fund projects across the state. This includes $1,860,510 for Pensacola…
Will state help Miami get Amazon HQ2? Scott ‘Yes’, Corcoran ‘No’
By Lloyd Dunkelberger NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA… After playing the key role in reducing and revamping Florida’s economic development program last year, House Speaker Richard…
Nelson calls out Zinke and Scott on offshore drilling flip
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) sent a letter yesterday to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke demanding specific details on any new five-year offshore drilling plan the…
Scott outlines key components of his final legislative agenda
Gov. Rick Scott gave his State of the State address today. Here are his big “asks” of the Florida Legislature: # “I want 2018 to…
News Service of Florida article demonstrates value of ‘State of…’ addresses
Gov. Rick Scott and nearly every strong mayor in the state of Florida give annual speeches about the status of their governments. Pensacola Mayor Ashton…
Governor appoints white female to represent historic black school board district
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Lee Hansen to the School Board of Escambia County. Hansen, 59, is the founder of the Global…
