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| July 9, 2013 | |
| DBPR deputy secretary quits abruptly a week after report DBPR Deputy Secretary Michael Walker is the second high-ranking agency official to leave because of the investigation into complaints of sexual harassment, employee intimidation and personnel favoritism in the Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Division. … Related Research: Resignation letter from DBPR Deputy Secretary Michael R. Walker. |
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| Weatherford to announce new committee assignments next month; few changes anticipated House Speaker Will Weatherford sent a memo to members Monday reminding them their committee assignment terms run out on Aug. 1, but hinted there won’t be a sea change in committee memberships. … Related Research: July 8, 2013 Memorandum from House Speaker Will Weatherford Re: 2013-2014 Committee Assignments. |
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DEP uses 2 figures now to report statewide increase in recycling in 2012 A 2010 law change expanded recycling to include waste-burning to produce energy. Now DEP is saying that recycling increased from 30 to 35 percent — or to 48 percent with the inclusion of waste-to-energy plants. … Related Research: HB 7243 (Environmental Control) from 2010; HB 7135 (Energy) from 2008; DEP’s 2012 Municipal Solid Waste Annual Report; DEP’s Recycling Recognition Program web page; and DEP press release including rankings by county. |
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Scott: Everybody should be a Republican The governor tells a crowd at a Wakulla County fundraiser that the GOP can win if it gets its message out about the improving economy, improved schools and reduced business regulation. |
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| Scott touts expansion of waste disposal company in Ponte Vedra Advanced Disposal looks to expand in Jacksonville area, and it’s eligible for more than $1.1 million in state and local taxpayer incentives. … Related Research: July 8, 2013 Press release, “Gov. Scott Announces Advanced Disposal Services Expands, Relocates To St. Johns County.” |
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| Florida Republicans add staff Three specialists with nationwide experience join Florida team as the party ramps up for next year’s elections. … Related Research: July 8, 2013 Press release, “RNC Chairman Reince Priebus And Co-Chair Sharon Day Announce Florida Hire.” |
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