Rick Scott

Governor Scott Signs Legislation to Strengthen, Expand Charter and Virtual Schools

Orlando, Fla. – Keeping his promise to make Florida the state with the best-educated workforce, Governor Rick Scott today visited…

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Governor Nominates Mike Prendergast to Lead Veterans’ Affairs Agency

Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott today nominated Colonel Mike Prendergast, US Army (Retired), to take over as Executive Director…

13 years ago

Governor Scott Secures New Canadian Company HQ for Florida

In the following press release*  Governor Scott announces that Garda Security of Montreal, Canada will be relocating their U.S. Headquarters to…

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Governor Scott Vetoes $615 Million in Earmarks- Directs it Back into Education

Signs $69.1 Billion Budget; Calls on Legislature to Put Children First; Redirect Earmarks to K-12 Education The Villages, Fla. – In keeping…

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Governor Rick Scott Signs Seaport Competitive Edge Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 24, 2011 CONTACT: LANE WRIGHT (850) 488-5394 Governor Scott Signs Bill to Give Florida Seaports Competitive…

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Governor Scott Warns Governor Rick Perry- We Will be #1 .

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 19, 2011 Press release Governor Scott Warns Governor Perry: Watch Your Back! Florida Is Coming for…

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Governor Scott’s Press Release on Bin Laden’s Death

Tallahassee, Fla. – “The death of Osama Bin Laden marks a great victory for Americans and for freedom-loving people worldwide.…

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Governor Scott’s Easter Message for Florida

                                                                          Statement from Governor Rick Scott                                                                            Regarding the Easter Holiday             “This Sunday, my family and I will join…

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Governor Scott Acquires $30 million from BP for Florida Businesses and Tourism

APRIL 11, 2011                                                                                                           GOVERNOR SCOTT GETS $30 MILLION FOR NORTHWEST FLORIDA MARKETING FROM BP    Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor…

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High-Speed Rail Rip-off in Liberal La-La Land

Source: Getty Images      Pictured at left is Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. This is the man who tried to help…

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Florida’s Governor Scott Takes Tight Control of State Agencies and Regulations

  On Friday, April 8th, 2011 Florida Governor Rick Scott signed an executive order reaffirming that he means business in re-evaluating…

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Governor Scott announces crackdown on drugs in Florida

Governor Scott announces crackdown on drugs in Florida, including perscription drug oxycodone. MARCH 28, 2011 GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT announces comprehensive…

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Winning the Future in Florida: Scott signs Students Success Act.

Governor Scott signs Student Success Act Jacksonville, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 736, the Student Success…

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Florida Moves towards Drug-Testing for Anyone Getting Tax Dollars

GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT COMMENDS LEGISLATIVE ACTION ON DRUG TESTING, ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF DRUG TESTING POLICY   Tallahassee, Fla. – Today,…

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Scott names new Director of Personell

Governor Scott Names Elaine Jordan as Director of Personnel and Appointments   Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott today named…

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