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State Government
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f ever a story has made Floridians think, “There oughta be a law,” it is the story of Digital Domain and the $20 million.
Palm Beach PostGov. Rick Scott has done the right thing in temporarily shutting down the vaguely defined office of lieutenant governor.
Tampa Bay TimesFlorida DOT announced unexpectedly that the 75-year-old Flagler Memorial Bridge was too badly damaged to use while its replacement was being built.
Palm Beach Daily NewsWe are discouraged by the wall of silence surrounding the Florida Keys' request for the second $50 million in state sewer funding.
Keysnet.comThere is no urgent need to overhaul the Florida Retirement System, But if they are determined to meddle, the Senate version is the best.
Palm Beach PostThis may be Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll’s greatest contribution to the office of Lieutenant Governor, to prove how useless her office really is.
Palm Beach PostFlorida DOT has plans to add express lanes to I-95 in Broward and Palm Beach counties but wants to narrow existing lanes from 12 feet to 11 feet wide.
South Florida Sun-SentinelFloridians deserve details on why their elected lieutenant governor, Jennifer Carroll, resigned but so far neither she nor Gov. Scott are talking.
Lakeland LedgerFloridians should be able to see most of that information online. Modern technology can provide that unprecedented public access.
Palm Beach PostIt’s about time The Florida Bar launched an investigation into possible ethical violations by Tony Henderson.
Pensacola News-JournalMedia companies across the state expend considerable resources defending public access to records and meetings.
Ocala Star-BannerThe Florida Constitution guarantees citizens access to government records and meetings. It's a fact worth repeating during this Sunshine Week.
Orlando SentinelDo you believe that the state should post detailed information about how, where and why it directs public funds to private companies?
Lakeland LedgerThe tale of how the state has managed the federally-funded Hardest Hit program is an insult to financially struggling homeowners.
Tampa Bay TimesMs. Carroll’s brief stint as lieutenant governor was marked by embarrassing missteps, charges of incompetence and finally a full-fledged scandal.
Northwest Florida Daily NewsFloridians deserve details on why their lieutenant governor resigned. So far, neither she nor Gov. Rick Scott are answering many questions.
Gainesville SunThe last time Florida's state employees got a raise was in 2006 but this year it could change if Senate President Don Gaetz gets his way.
Keysnet.com
Op Ed
These amendments are some of the most...
Tampa Bay Times
We are here to tell Tallahassee that we’ve had enough. Other priorities pale in comparison.
Citrus County Chronicle
If you haven’t noticed the decline in water quantity and quality in the state, then you probably just haven’t lived here long enough. The recent...
Citrus County Chronicle
Letter To The Editor
Social welfare expenditures...
Palm Beach Post
The school year is under way, and once again, the state of Florida is looking for an education commissioner to lead our public schools. The former...
Orlando Sentinel
Please consider making history and leaving a permanent legacy from this County Commission by creating the Bay County Permanent Fund.
Panama City News Herald
