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When Sugar was sued, it turned to Legislature for relief
TALLAHASSEE — When environmentalists filed a lawsuit earlier this year to force Florida's powerful sugar industry to cut a better deal with the state for Everglades restoration, Sugar took its fight to safer confines: the Florida Legislature. Gov....Tags: Environmental Pollution, Government, Executive Branch, Justice System, Lake Okeechobee
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Mandy Dawson, former Broward legislator, arrested on tax evasion charges
In a troubling epilogue to a groundbreaking political career, former South Florida lawmaker Mandy Dawson was arrested Wednesday on federal tax evasion charges alleging she failed to pay nearly $25,000 to the IRS while serving in office.
Dawson was hit...Tags: Housing and Urban Planning, Internal Revenue Service, Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale
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Weatherford starts assembling House team
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — Incoming House Speaker Will Weatherford has already begun assembling his House team, announcing this morning that he has named Tallahassee veteran Kathy Mears as his chief of staff and Ryan Duffy as his chief spokesman. “Kathy is... -
Senate bids farewell to Senate Prez Haridopolos
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate said goodbye to Senate President Mike Haridopolos , who is finishing his last regular session as a member of the Senate. Following a video with tributes from Gov. Rick Scott, former Gov. Jeb Bush, Chief Financial... -
Dan Websterâs wife responds to attack against husband
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelRepublican congressional candidate Dan Webster still has not responded to the Orlando Sentinel's request for comment about the new TV attack from Democratic opponent Alan Grayson that labels him “Taliban Dan.” But a short while ago, the... -
Rick Scott gets 75 pages of advice on how to be governor
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe folks at Florida TaxWatch have put together a 75-page âhow-toâ handbook intended to help Rick Scott transition from campaigner to governor. A group chaired by state university Chancellor Frank Brogan solicited advice from more than 50 elected... -
RPOF mysteries revealed! Webster, Pruitt, Crist travel aide had cards
Central Florida Political Pulse» Orlando Sentinel â Central Florida Political PulseTALLAHASSEE — The Republican Party of Florida has dumped thousands of pages of credit card records on hapless media scribes today, and a few gems have already surfaced sorting through the paper in our very un-scientific manner: Former state Sen. Dan... -
Cristâs buddies and 527s
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy John Kennedy, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Supporters of Gov. Charlie Crist are taking steps to armor his independent U.S. Senate campaign against an expected massive spending campaign by the national Democratic and Republican... -
Jim Greer took his work home with him â against GOP rules
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy Rene Stutzman, Orlando Sentinel SANFORD â When Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents raided the Oviedo home of ousted Florida GOP Chairman Jim Greer in June, they not only handcuffed him and hauled him to jail, they also found boxes filled... -
Broward ophthalmologist arrested on corruption charges was a Tallahassee power broker
Tallahassee BureauFlorida politicians of all stripes have long known that a well-worn path to campaign riches went through a connected Hollywood ophthalmologist: Alan Mendelsohn. Always attired in expensive suits, Mendelsohn plied politicians with campaign cash and then...Tags: Elections, Political Corruption, Assault, FBI, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Molecular studies institute opens in St. Lucie County
Treasure Coast NewspapersThe Treasure Coast officially became Florida's research coast Saturday, as more than 200 people celebrated the grand opening of the Torrey Pines Institute of Molecular Studies and all it has to offer for Florida's and St. Lucie County's future. "Today we...Tags: Super Bowl, Colleges and Universities, Florida Atlantic University, Research, Biotechnology
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The Florida Legislature's "14" who pledged to oppose tax hikes.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel"The Magnificent Seven" -- Appropriation Chairs who signed the pledge State Sen. Carey Baker -- General Government State Sen. Mike Fasano -- Transportation and Economic Development State Rep. Rich Glorioso -- Transportation and Economic Development...Tags: Economic Policy, Health and Safety at School, Colleges and Universities, Mike Fasano, Carey Baker
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