Archive for March 8th, 2011

• Statement By: Dr. Ed Moore, President & CEO, Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida Regarding Gov. Rick Scott’s State of the State Address

  Mar 8, 11 • 4 Views • Government • Capital Soup Editor • Comments Off

  “The Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida is already working to produce the graduates Florida needs for a 21 century economy. We will continue to improve our efforts to create access to opportunity in building our Florida workforce. One major...

• Statement By: Barney Bishop III, President & CEO, Associated Industries of Florida Regarding Gov. Rick Scott’s First State of the State Address

  Mar 8, 11 • 10 Views • Government • Capital Soup Editor • Comments Off

  “Gov. Rick Scott has outlined a sound strategy to move Florida forward. From the beginning, his mantra of “jobs” has struck a responsive chord among Floridians, more than a million of whom are out of work right now. And, his “jobs budget” sets the...

• Department of Justice Files Notice of Appeal in the Federal Health Care Lawsuit

  Mar 8, 11 • 11 Views • Government • Capital Soup Editor • Comments Off

  Media Advisory To: Interested State Media Date: March 8, 2011 Subject: Department of Justice Files Notice of Appeal in the Federal Health Care Lawsuit The Department of Justice filed a Notice of Appeal in the Federal Health Care Lawsuit on Tuesday afternoon....

• Governor Rick Scott to Hold Post-Cabinet Media Availability

  Mar 8, 11 • 6 Views • News Advisories • Capital Soup Editor • Comments Off

  Tallahassee, Fla. – On Wednesday, March 9, Governor Rick Scott will be available to the media 15 minutes after the conclusion of the State Board of Administration Quarterly meeting. *Governor Scott is expected to be joined by Attorney General Pam Bondi....

• Scott/Carroll Administrative Schedule for Wednesday, March 9, 2011

  Mar 8, 11 • 4 Views • News Advisories • Capital Soup Editor • Comments Off

  GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT’S SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011 7:00am-8:00am STAFF AND CALL TIME Location: The Florida State Capitol Building Address: 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 8:00am-9:00am SENIOR STAFF MEETING Location: The Florida State...

• Statement by Florida Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner on Governor Scott’s State of the State Address

  Mar 8, 11 • 6 Views • Government • Capital Soup Editor • Comments Off

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, released the following statement regarding Governor Scott’s State of the State Address: “I was pleased to hear Governor Scott focus on many of the efforts we are working on in the...

• Statement by Senate President Mike Haridopolos on Governor Rick Scott’s State of the State Address

  Mar 8, 11 • 7 Views • Government • Capital Soup Editor • Comments Off

  TALLAHASSEE – Senate President Mike Haridopolos released the following statement on Governor Rick Scott’s State of the State address: I congratulate Governor Scott for laying out a vision for Florida that will result in the economic turnaround we so badly...

• Attorney General Bondi Statement on Judge Dismissing Bid Protest of Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

  Mar 8, 11 • 6 Views • Government • Capital Soup Editor • Comments Off

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Pam Bondi today issued the following statement regarding the ruling to dismiss the bid protest halting the Department of Health’s implementation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program or “PDMP”:...

• Florida Chamber Statement Re: Gov. Rick Scott’s State of the State Address

  Mar 8, 11 • 12 Views • Government • Capital Soup Editor • Comments Off

  TALLAHASSEE, FL (March 8, 2011) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement from Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber, regarding Governor Rick Scott’s State of the State address. “Tonight, Governor Scott...

• Florida Democratic Party Chairman Smith Responds To Rick Scott’s State Of The State Address

  Mar 8, 11 • 10 Views • Government • Capital Soup Editor • Comments Off

  Florida Democratic Party Chairman Rod Smith released the following statement reacting to Gov. Rick Scott’s State of the State address: “Tonight, Governor Rick Scott’s words trying to defend his job destroying agenda rang hollow to Floridians hurting...