Politics – Page 49 – Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

Inspector General: $20 Million Digital Domain Blunder Could Happen Again

March 29, 2013

Ashley Lopez: An inspector general report found that the process for doling out millions of taxpayer dollars to private companies hasn't changed much since Florida handed $20 million to Digital Domain -- a movie graphics company in Port St. Lucie that filed for bankruptcy and laid off its entire staff.

At 14 Florida Airports, No One ‘Pushing Tin’

March 27, 2013

Steve Miller: Of Florida’s 14 tower closures, four are at airports that received federal stimulus funds, including work for reconstructing and extending runways.

Florida Pension Changes Rooted in ALEC Model Legislation

March 27, 2013

Ashley Lopez: A new plan that would overhaul the state's pension system can be traced back to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), The Palm Beach Post reported this week.

Religious Groups, Unions Join Fight Against Anti-Sick Pay Bill

March 26, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Religious groups and unions in Florida are fighting a bill that would prohibit local governments from mandating earned paid sick time for workers.

In Push to Close State Tax Loopholes, Gov. Rick Scott the Obstacle

March 22, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Plans to close tax loopholes in the state might not come to fruition, because a bill that would close those loopholes doesn't have the expressed support of Gov. Rick Scott.

EPA Cuts Pollution Deal With State Officials

March 21, 2013

Ashley Lopez: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection came to an agreement this week on new standards for water pollution in the state. The deal pleases the state's business community — but outrages environmentalists.