Key Topic:
Ethics
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The governor signed into law ethics legislation to keep politicians clean and enacted a campaign-finance law to increases contributions.
Miami HeraldWe thank Gov. Scott for his role in improving state government by trying to rid the Capitol of corruption and signing the ethics reform bill into law.
Pensacola News-JournalKudos to Gov. Rick Scott Wednesday for signing into law ethics and campaign reform bills, both represent important steps forward for Florida politics.
Panama City News HeraldHB 569, and the ethics legislation, SB 2, now head to Gov. Rick Scott's desk after the House voted unanimously to pass it.
Bradenton HeraldWith its part-time schedule, low pay and term limits, the Florida Legislature seems to be a perfect mold to create citizen-lawmakers.
Fort Meade LeaderEthics reform, once proclaimed a high priority by the leaders of the Florida House and Senate appears now to be nothing more than a bargaining chip.
Key West CitizenEthics reform, once proclaimed a high priority by the leaders of the Florida House and Senate appears, now to be nothing more than a bargaining chip.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneWhy would Collier County Commission want to swap a stringent local ethics ordinance for an uncertain, under-construction set of state rules?
Naples Daily NewsSome of the ethics reforms proposed by the Florida Legislature would be a step back instead of forward.
Florida Times-UnionFloridians' faith in Tallahassee and local governments must be strengthened.
Daytona Beach News-JournalThe Florida Legislature is about to adopt the most sweeping changes to government ethics law in 36 years, and yet the changes don't go far enough.
Orlando SentinelThe Florida Legislature is about to adopt the most sweeping changes to the government ethics law in 36 years, and yet the changes don't go far enough.
South Florida Sun-SentinelHow proud McBurney, R-Tattletale, must feel for ruining a law enforcement officer's career over a run of the mill speeding ticket, or lack thereof.
Tampa Bay TimesCollier ethics rules be embraced statewide as a sustainable solution in the public interest to a public problem.
Naples Daily NewsTo hear local politicians tell it, state ethics laws are so over the top, they can't even accept a cup of coffee from a constituent.
South Florida Sun-SentinelWe urge continued vigilance. Open government is a fundamental right, its defense a fundamental duty.
Lehigh Acres CitizenThe list of local public officials who have found themselves in trouble for violating the public trust for personal gain is lengthy.
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Letter To The Editor
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Osceola News Gazatte
There is really no way...
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Bradenton Herald
Op Ed
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News Press of Fort Myers
The Florida Commission on Ethics has proposed a number of important ethics reforms to the Florida Legislature this year, and I’d like to talk...
Florida Political Press
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News Press of Fort Myers
Last week I spent almost four hours gathering personal information to properly fill out my financial disclosure form. I'm happy to do this...
Hernando Today
It's a cop's job to protect law-abiding citizens. Thus, there may be occasions when profiling is warranted.
TCPalm
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