Report: Fast Food Industry Is Costing Florida Millions October 22, 2013 A new report from the University of California-Berkeley shows that low-paying fast food jobs are costing Florida millions of dollars every year.
Major Donor To Rick Scott’s ‘Let’s Get To Work’ Campaign Lays Off Hundreds of Employees October 16, 2013 A big donor to Gov. Rick Scott’s “Let’s Get To Work” campaign put almost 500 people out of work this week.
Orlando Claims Title Of The Country’s Lowest-Paying Metro Area September 12, 2013 A new report shows the Orlando/Central Florida region is the lowest-paying major metropolitan area in the country.
Pro Sports Teams Lobby Florida Lawmakers At Record Levels September 5, 2013 This past legislative session was big business for sports lobbyists, The Florida-Times Union reported this week.
Florida Department Of Environmental Protection Cases Decrease Under Scott Appointee August 30, 2013 A new report from a group that represents government environmental regulation workers shows the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has been enforcing the state’s environmental laws increasingly less.
Lobbyist Issues Warning About Potentially Costly Transparency Law August 21, 2013 A new law expands the requirements of companies to provide records, worrying some that the rule could lead to unnecessary lawsuits.