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Democratic Nominee for Attorney General Sean Shaw had this to say at today’s press conference:
“Pam Bondi has wasted millions of taxpayer dollars defending ridiculous appeals that deny so many needy Floridian’s access to smokable marijuana; appeals that she knows are meritless and contrary to the will of the voters. [Read more…] about Sean Shaw Holds Press Conference Announcing His Intent to Withdraw Appeal to Smokeable Marijuana Lawsuit
Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida businesses have created 1,615,500 jobs since December 2010 with 20,000 private-sector jobs being added in August. Over the past year, 217,600 new private-sector jobs were created in Florida, and the state’s annual job growth rate has outpaced the nation for 76 of the past 77 months. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: More than 1.6 Million Jobs Added Since December 2010
Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the international honor society for the computing and information disciplines, awarded two scholarships for academic excellence in the field of computing totaling $1,500 to students in the School of Computing at the University of North Florida. [Read more…] about UNF Students Awarded International Computing Honor Society Scholarships
National Rail Safety week is September 23-29The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four Rail Office is kicking off a rail safety initiative, Be Rail Smart, in conjunction with National Rail Safety week September 23 – 29. The goal of the Be Rail Smart initiative is to reduce the number of incidents on railroad tracks. [Read more…] about FDOT kicks off “Be Rail Smart” rail safety initiative in South Florida
Capital Health Plan (CHP) today learned that its streak of more than a decade remains intact, as the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) once again has awarded CHP a superior distinction. Each year NCQA rates health plans across the country, and CHP has earned superior distinction since NCQA began comparing and ranking health plans in 2005. [Read more…] about Capital Health Plan Maintains Impressive Streak of Top NCQA Ratings
Governor Rick Scott today wrote a letter to the commissioners of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regarding the impacts that naturally-occurring red tide is having on Florida’s Gulf Coast. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: FWC Should Create New Red Tide Research Center, Reconvene Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force
Ruth’s List Florida, the state’s only resource dedicated to recruiting and aiding Democratic women candidates, announced their endorsement of Debra Bellanti in the Florida House District 60 race, lauding her ongoing commitment to stand up for Florida women and families. [Read more…] about Debra Bellanti Endorsed by the Ruth’s List for State House District 60, Tampa
Amendment 4, the voting restoration amendment on the ballot this November, received support from key Floridians from all walks of life, including a faith-based organization and a business chamber. [Read more…] about Amendment 4 Receives Key Endorsements
Florida Citrus, Business & Industries Fund (FCBI) has moved its corporate headquarters from Alachua, Florida, to Orlando. FCBI provides workers’ compensation insurance to more than 7,000 policyholders in Florida, and for more than 40 years, has been one of the state’s most financially secure and consistent Funds. [Read more…] about FCBI Workers’ Compensation Fund Moves Headquarters to Orlando
Governor Rick Scott today announced that MLMC Florida (MLMC), a manufacturing company specializing in alternative fuels technology, will open a new facility in Plant City creating 45 new jobs. The new jobs will fulfill various functions including production, sales and logistics. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Manufacturing Company MLMC Florida to Create 45 New Jobs in Plant City
