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Gov. Rick Scott

Fla. Gov. Vetoes Nearly $400 Million From Budget

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who had a tough time winning cooperation this past year from the Republican-led Legislature, struck back on Monday by vetoing nearly $400 million from the state’s new budget.

CBS Tampa–2013/05/20

File photo of Gov. Rick Scott. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Fla. Gov. Rejects Amazon Deal

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is rejecting a proposed deal to bring major Internet retailer Amazon.com to the state.

2013/05/16

Fla. College Presidents Given Expensive Perks

Florida’s 28 college presidents are earning millions in salaries and benefits, some of which are in apparent violation of state law.

2013/05/13

Dems Say Scott’s Vulnerable, But Who’ll Face Him?

Democrats consider Republican Gov. Rick Scott to be one of the most vulnerable incumbent governors facing re-election next year, which gives them hope they can put one of their own in the governor’s office for the first time since January 1999.

2013/05/12

Gov. Scott On Tour To Promote School Budget, Raise

Gov. Rick Scott kicked off a series of visits to Florida public schools Monday to promote the approved budget that includes teacher pay raises as part of a big boost in education spending, a perennially popular issue with voters who will decide in 2014 whether the Republican merits a second term.

2013/05/06