Scott and McCollum Deny Science as Sink Announces Bold Energy Plan

Alex Sink today rolled out a comprehensive energy plan that will create new jobs and lead Florida away from a fossil fuel based future. The economic and environmental effects from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico demonstrate the urgent need for alternative energy and Alex Sink proved yet again today that she is the only candidate running for Governor with the bold plan and keen understanding of the vital issues facing Florida.

While Sink was rolling out her energy plan, the Republican candidates for Governor continued their practice of denying basic facts and offering disproven rhetoric. Yesterday, the St. Petersburg Times reported that disgraced executive Rick Scott does not believe in climate change, saying “I have not been convinced.” Scott, whose former company pled guilty to the largest Medicare fraud in American history after Scott was forced to resign as CEO, is following career politician Bill McCollum’s lead in ignoring the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change. McCollum is on record saying “the science is not all in.” … Continue Reading

CFO Sink Honors Military Heroes at Memorial Day Ceremony

BUSHNELL— Florida CFO Alex Sink spoke to more than 1,000 veterans, family and friends today at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Florida National Cemetery to honor our state and nation’s fallen heroes.

“Today, we honor our fallen soldiers and their families — you have our eternal gratitude for your brave and enduring sacrifice to protect our nation,” said CFO Sink. “We proudly pay tribute to the many who are interred here at the Florida National Cemetery by making sure that their stories of courageous service and sacrifice are passed along to future generations. I also want to take this day to thank all of the brave troops who give of themselves to keep our country safe and free. We are forever in your debt.” … Continue Reading

CFO Sink’s Contracting Reforms Pass Legislature, Will Improve State Procedures & Accountability

TALLAHASSEE— Florida CFO Alex Sink today commended the Florida Legislature for passing Senate Bill 2386, a contract reform and efficiency bill implementing several of CFO Sink’s recommendations to improve the state’s contracting procedures and increase efficiency. CFO Sink’s recommendations were based on contracting initiatives within her Department of Financial Services.

“These common sense reforms will provide for more accountability, and more transparency,” said CFO Sink. “Floridians deserve to get the best deal possible in the most efficient way, no different than how it works in the private sector— these reforms help push our state in a more businesslike direction.” … Continue Reading

CFO Sink Commends Passage of Firefighter Death Benefits Bill

TALLAHASSEE— Florida CFO and State Fire Marshal Alex Sink today commended the Florida Legislature for the passage of the Firefighter Death Benefits Bill, sponsored by Representative Darren Soto and Senator Carey Baker. The bill, which ensures that survivors of firefighters killed in training will receive death benefits, was pushed for by CFO Sink after hearing Kristen Curry’s heartbreaking story as State Fire Marshal. … Continue Reading

Alex Sink for Goverrnor: Sink for Governor Update

This week continued to prove the strength of Alex Sink’s campaign for Governor. With the newly released Quinnipiac and Rasmussen polls proving the race for Florida’s next Governor is neck and neck, Alex traveled the state with two stops on her Business Plan for Florida Tour. Meanwhile, the Republican Party of Florida struggled with confirmation that the FBI, IRS and U.S. Attorney are all investigating their scandalous activities-an issue that reporters have called a “gigantic problem for Bill McCollum.” In addition, McCollum and the RPOF showed how offensively out-of-touch they have become with attacks and a video that ridiculed our law enforcement officers. We will keep holding them accountable for their outrageous actions, which is exactly why Bill McCollum was Adam Smith’s “Loser of the Week” last Sunday.

As always, thanks for being a part of our team. … Continue Reading

Davie, Florida Insurance Agent Arrested After Scamming Elders Out of Millions of Dollars

TALLAHASSEE – Florida CFO Alex Sink and State Attorney Michael McAuliffe today announced the arrest of Steven Brasner, a Davie, Florida insurance agent, for knowingly making material misrepresentations on life insurance applications, agent certifications and financial statements resulting in the receipt of close to $2 million in commissions with death benefits of $78 million. … Continue Reading

Alex Sink for Governor: Heck of a Week

Dear Friend,

It’s been one heck of a week!

Late last week, the legislature passed Senate Bill 6 — the bad-for-schools, bad-for-teachers, bad-for-students, cram-down education bill. And by Wednesday afternoon, we had delivered an online petition to Governor Crist signed by 13,629 Floridians, urging him to veto this harmful bill. Yesterday, the governor did just that.

This was a huge win for Florida — and a big loss for my opponent, Bill McCollum, and the rest of the political insiders in Tallahassee who wanted to put the special interests ahead of the people’s interests. … Continue Reading

CFO Sink on Firefighter Appreciation in eViews

As Florida’s CFO, I also serve as the State Fire Marshal and this week I had the opportunity to express my gratitude to the brave and hardworking firefighters who protect Floridians every day. Read more in Consumer eViews. … Continue Reading

Alex Sink for Governor: Veto!

Dear Friend,

We did it! Yesterday we delivered a petition, signed by 13,689 people, to Governor Crist’s desk, urging him to veto Senate Bill 6. And today, after hearing from you and thousands more concerned citizens like you, the Governor did the right thing — he vetoed this harmful bill … Continue Reading

CFO Sink Reminds Tax Filers to Ask About EITC

10,000 Floridians may be eligible for an estimated $15 million in credits

TALLAHASSEE –Florida CFO Alex Sink reminds Florida taxpayers to file their taxes by midnight Thursday and, if they haven’t already, to find out if they may be one of the estimated 10,000 Floridians who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a federal tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. Eligible Floridians are due back an estimated $15 million, on top of what they already may be claiming on their taxes. … Continue Reading

Northern Capital Insurance Company Ordered Into Rehabilitation

Subsequent Liquidation Ordered Effective May 1, 2010

TALLAHASSEE—Judge James O. Shelfer of the Second Judicial Circuit Court of Florida issued an order late yesterday placing Miami-based Northern Capital Insurance Company (NCIC) into receivership for the purpose of rehabilitation. At the same time, the Court ordered the subsequent liquidation of the company, effective May 1, 2010. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) was named Receiver. … Continue Reading

Alex Sink for Governor: 11,800 Signatures and Counting

Over 11,800 signatures — in just three days. That is how many people have joined with me to call on Governor Crist to veto SB 6, the harmful proposal the legislature passed late one night last week which would take away the decision-making from our local school districts and let Tallahassee politicians decide what is best for our students and schools. … Continue Reading

State Fire Marshal Sink Honors Florida Firefighters During Firefighter Appreciation Week

TALLAHASSEE—Florida CFO and State Fire Marshal Alex Sink honored Florida firefighters in a ceremony at the Florida Cabinet today, recognizing April 11-17, 2010, as Florida Firefighter Appreciation Week.

“We all know it takes a special person to fill the boots of a firefighter,” said CFO Sink. “All of our firefighters go above and beyond the call of duty, risking their lives every day to protect Floridians. I encourage all Floridians to take a moment during this special week to thank our firefighters for their service.” … Continue Reading

Florida Democratic Party: Faith in Our Leaders

One thing that that worries me when I see the latest scandals involving Florida’s Republican politicians and the ongoing ethics issues with the Republican Party and the politicians who have controlled Tallahassee for too long, is my concern that Floridians will lose faith in the potential of our state.

When words like “hush money,” “tax fraud” and “Republican slush funds” dominate the headlines, it is time for us to find new leadership. … Continue Reading

Alex Sink for Governor: 5,300 Already — Fwd: Veto SB 6

Dear Friend,

After SB 6 passed Thursday night, we sent out our call to push Governor Crist to veto it — and already we have over 5,300 signers on our petition. Our message may be getting through — the Governor hasn’t signed the bill into law yet, but he could at any time. … Continue Reading

Alex Sink for Governor: Veto SB 6

Florida’s students, parents, teachers, and schools just suffered a serious blow: Late last night, Tallahassee politicians passed a bill dictating a rigid, one-size-fits-all policy to our local schools. Now, it is on Governor Crist’s desk, waiting for his signature. And it’s up to us to stop it. … Continue Reading

CFO Sink Statement Regarding Special Anti-Corruption Session

TALLAHASSEE – Florida CFO Alex Sink today issued the following statement regarding the potential for a special anti-corruption session.

“We need real reform to end the culture of corruption in our state and hold politicians accountable,” said CFO Sink. “The sooner we can root out the corruption, the better, which is why I will support the Governor in his call for a special session if the Legislature fails to act by May.” … Continue Reading

CFO Sink’s Unclaimed Property Bureau Sets New State Record, Wins National Award

TALLAHASSEE –Florida CFO Alex Sink’s Bureau of Unclaimed Property today announced that last month over $22.4 million in unclaimed property was returned to owners – the biggest return in state history. In February, the Bureau returned a record-setting $22 million, which has now been surpassed by the March record. … Continue Reading

CFO Sink and Financial Literacy Council Announce Gus A. Stavros as 2010 Champion of Financial Literacy Award Recipient

TALLAHASSEE- Florida CFO Alex Sink today announced the winner of the 2010 Champion of Financial Literacy Award during a quarterly meeting of the Financial Literacy Council— Gus A. Stavros of Pinellas County. This is the third year the Council has issued an award to recognize outstanding efforts in financial literacy. … Continue Reading

Alex Sink for Governor: Thank you

Dear Friend,

Thanks to you and supporters like you around the state, we’re coming off a strong end-of-quarter fundraising push and are able to jump right back to work. … Continue Reading