Governor

Scott Proposes District Charter Schools For Fla.

Florida’s charter schools continue to grow at a rapid pace and now Florida Gov. Rick Scott wants school districts to open their own charter schools to try out innovative approaches to curriculum, instructional strategies and educational focus.

CBS4–2012/10/25

Charlie Crist At Democratic National Convention

Report: Crist To Campaign With Obama Saturday

Former Governor Charlie Crist made his long awaited debut at the Democratic National Convention Thursday and lauded President Barack Obama for saving the Sunshine State with the stimulus package, among other programs.

CBS Miami–2012/09/07

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 02: Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), followed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), gives a thumbs up as he walks to vote on the debt limit bill on August 2, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Senate voted 74-26 to approve the bill to raise the debt ceiling, allowing the U.S. to avoid default on its debts. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Poll: Sen. Nelson Opens 7 Point Lead Over Mack

Florida Senator Bill Nelson is underwater when it comes to his approval rating, but he’s still ahead by seven points over Republican challenger Representative Connie Mack, IV, according to the later Public Policy Polling poll.

CBS Miami–2012/09/04

Report: Palin Not Speaking At GOP Convention

While the Republican National Convention in Tampa will be full of conservative heavyweights, one notable former GOP star will not have a speaking role at the convention.

CBS Miami–2012/08/13

(Source: www.myfloridalegal.com) Attorney General Pam Bondi

Atty. General Bondi Lands Speaking Role At Republican Nat’l. Convention

The list of high-profile Republican politicians set to speak at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa continued to grow Wednesday.

CBS Miami–2012/08/08

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 01: Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush testifies before the House Budget Committee in the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill June 1, 2012 in Washington, DC. The committee members engaged in a wide-ranging debate about tax and spending policy during the hearing titiled, 'Removing The Barriers To Free Enterprise And Economic Growth.' (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Jeb Bush Lands Speaking Role At GOP Convention

The field of speakers at the Republican National Convention set for the end of August in Tampa grew some more Tuesday morning with the addition of a very familiar face to Florida Republicans.

CBS Miami–2012/08/07

Florida Governor Rick Scott on November 14, 2011 in Miami. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

PAC Aligned With Scott Raising Millions

It’s still more than two years away from another gubernatorial election, but a political action committee closely aligned with Governor Rick Scott is already raking in the cash, according to the News Service of Florida.

CBS Miami–2012/07/10

Governor Scott Backing Down On E-Verify Campaign Promise

Governor Rick Scott said Wednesday that he is softening his stance on the controversial E-Verify immigration program he championed while running for the Governor’s office in 2010.

CBS4–2012/06/20

Poll: Scott Approval Rating Falls To 31%

Florida Governor Rick Scott didn’t win a majority of the popular vote when he was elected and his approval ratings have been among the worst in the country. A new poll found Scott’s approval rating once again struggling and that wasn’t even the worst news.

CBS4–2012/06/09

(Source: CBS4) Miami-Dade County launched anti-child abuse campaign and will place this poster in all Miami-Dade County buildings.

Scott Signs Bills Making Child Abuse Reporting Everyone’s Job

Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed off on a group of bills he said will expand protections for victims of sexual and domestic violence while bolstering penalties for educational institutions and law enforcement agencies that look the other way.

2012/04/28

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