Rick Scott

Fla. Gov. Scott’s Job Approval Up To 43 Percent

Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s approval rating is improving, a poll released Tuesday shows, though not to the point that it’s likely to deter any potential challengers in 2014.

CBS Tampa–11 hours ago

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Florida Governor Rick Scott Leads Trade Mission To Paris

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott is leaving Friday on another foreign trip, this time heading to Paris for a week to attend an international air show. Scott is leading a delegation of […]

CBS Tampa–2013/06/14

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Former Florida LT Gov Must Testify In Taping Case

A judge told lawyers Thursday that former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll can provide information in a case against an ex-employee charged with illegally releasing taped conversations from the lieutenant governor’s office.

2013/03/14

Florida’s Lieutenant Governor Quits; Tied To Firm Under Investigation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll announced her resignation Wednesday, a day after she was questioned by authorities investigating an Internet cafe company that she once represented. Carroll’s resignation letter to Gov. Rick […]

CBS Tampa–2013/03/13

FL House Speaker At Odds With Gov. Scott Over Medicaid Expansion

Fla. House speaker criticizes Medicaid expansion TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford says expanding Medicaid coverage is a social experiment doomed to fail. Weatherford opened the annual session of the Florida Legislature […]

CBS Tampa–2013/03/05

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5 things to know in Florida for Feb. 28

2013/02/27

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Florida To Expand Medicaid Under Health Overhaul

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott announced plans Wednesday to expand Medicaid coverage to roughly 900,000 more people under the federal health overhaul, a surprise decision from the vocal critic of President Barack Obama’s […]

CBS Tampa–2013/02/20

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Scott Makes Pay Raise Pitch To Fla. School Board

Gov. Rick Scott is trying to enlist support from the State Board of Education for giving all Florida teachers a $2,500 pay raise.

2013/02/18

Florida Senators To Discuss Medicaid Expansion

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Health advocates and hospital executives warned Florida lawmakers on Monday that if they do not expand Medicaid, it will create a coverage gap for those who earn too little to […]

CBS Tampa–2013/02/11

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Rick Scott Wants Additional $1.2 Billion For Schools

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott will ask for a $1.2 billion boost in spending on public schools in the coming year, a move that could set up a clash with the Republican-controlled […]

CBS Tampa–2013/01/30

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