Rick Scott Looks For Other Budget Transparency Options
Ashley Lopez: Gov. Rick Scott has announced that he will take a look at other possible budget transparency programs in Florida.
Advocates Ask Lawmakers to Release Budget Transparency Program
Ashley Lopez: Integrity Florida and the First Amendment Foundation are asking state lawmakers to release a program that would make the state's budget more transparent.
Scott’s Email Transparency Program Doesn’t Shine Much Light
Ashley Lopez: Sunburst, the online database of work emails that Gov. Rick Scott created to make his office more transparent, has yet to shine a bright light on the executive branch of state government.
New Leaders in Legislature Mull Changes to Campaign Finance Laws
Ashley Lopez: The Florida Legislature's incoming leaders want to change some of the state's campaign finance laws, including a $500 limit on campaign contributions to political candidates.
Lawmakers Could Scrap Budget Transparency Program
Ashley Lopez: Florida has spent nearly $5 million setting up a website intended to shed light on the state budget. But lawmakers might let the project expire.
For GOP’s Outside Spending Groups, Poor Returns on Investment
Ashley Lopez: Outside spending groups such as Super PACs spent millions during this election, particularly in swing states including Florida. However, the Sunlight Foundation found that many of the groups helping out Republican candidates received abysmal returns on investment.