August 17, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Trump Support Propels DeSantis in GOP Primary for GovernorPresident Donald Trump, who is intervening in a number of local and state races across the country, has been talking up U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis' prospects as the next governor since last year. He issued an endorsement tweet on June 22.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger
7 minute read
August 15, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Bond Finance Director Calls State Debt Reduction a 'Sea Change'The debt amount dropped from $28.2 billion in July 2010 to $21 billion through June 30, Ben Watkins, director of the bond finance agency, told Gov. Rick Scott and Cabinet members.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger
4 minute read
August 13, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Circuit Judge Upholds CRC Ballot Measure on County OfficesCircuit Judge James Shelfer rejected a challenge from Volusia and Broward counties that sought to have what is known as Amendment 10 removed from the Nov. 6 general-election ballot.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger
3 minute read
July 18, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Scott Fights Financial Disclosure Lawsuit by Democratic FundraiserA Leon County circuit judge in February rejected Gov. Rick Scott's request to dismiss the case, which was filed by a Tallahassee attorney seeking to require Scott to provide more disclosure, including details of a blind trust.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
1 minute read
July 13, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Voting Rights Group's Lawsuit Challenges Education AmendmentThe amendment was advanced by the Constitution Revision Commission, which meets every 20 years and has the ability to place constitutional changes directly on the general-election ballot.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
1 minute read
July 03, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Teachers, Unions Challenge New Law Affecting Public School SystemThe law, which passed during this year's legislative session and took effect Sunday, enacted a series of major changes in the public school system.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida
1 minute read
June 14, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Putnam Says Public Safety 'Not at Risk' in License SnafuThe problem has led to heavy criticism of Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam amid his campaign for governor.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
1 minute read
June 12, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Chamber of Commerce Poll Points to Trouble for Many Ballot ProposalsThe poll, conducted in late May and early June, showed four amendments with the necessary 60 percent of voter support.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
1 minute read
May 25, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Scott's Pick Heuchan Played Pivot Role in CRC ProposalsBrecht Heuchan's committee was tasked with developing the package of proposed constitutional changes prior to the final vote by the full commission.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
9 minute read
May 07, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Bright Futures Scholarship Expansion Ready for SummerThe state Department of Education sent out a memorandum last week to financial-aid offices at the schools outlining how the merit-based scholarships can be used in summer semesters this year.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
3 minute read
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