Gary Fineout

March 29, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Florida health regulators drop their push to fine three Planned Parenthood centers accused of performing second-trimester abortions. The group calls the charges a political attack.

By Gary Fineout

5 minute read

March 16, 2016 | Daily Business Review

A showdown over Florida's public schools that began in a Tallahassee courtroom is expected to delve into whether the changes pushed by Republican governors and a GOP-controlled Legislature over the last two decades helped or hurt the state's school children.

By Gary Fineout, Associated Press

3 minute read

March 09, 2016 | Daily Business Review

The Florida Legislature is trying to wrap up a lot of unfinished work in its final week.

By Gary Fineout, Associated Press

4 minute read

March 08, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Since charging into office some five years ago, Florida Gov. Rick Scott has routinely had an awkward relationship with the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature and other GOP officials.

By Gary Fineout, Associated Press

4 minute read

February 19, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Setting up a potential clash over the future of gambling in the state, the Senate is pushing ahead with a proposal that could bring slot machines to counties outside of South Florida.

By Gary Fineout, Associated Press

3 minute read

February 11, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature finally took up legislation that would allow the Seminole Tribe of Florida to add craps and roulette at its casinos.

By Gary Fineout, Associated Press

4 minute read

February 05, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Saying Florida cities and counties must "follow the rule of law," the Florida House passed a sweeping immigration measure that would penalize those who don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

By Gary Fineout, Associated Press

3 minute read

January 07, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Gov. Rick Scott, confronted with a less-than-compliant Republican Legislature, is trying to make his case for tax cuts and corporate incentives during the upcoming session by taking his message directly to the public.

By Gary Fineout

3 minute read

January 07, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Gov. Rick Scott, confronted with a less-than-compliant Republican Legislature, is trying to make his case for tax cuts and corporate incentives during the upcoming session by taking his message directly to the public.

By Gary Fineout

3 minute read

January 06, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Kevin McCarty, who helped guide Florida's fragile insurance market in the wake of eight hurricanes a decade ago, announced that he is resigning as the state's insurance commissioner.

By Gary Fineout

3 minute read