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Alex Sink wants special session to focus on economic protections

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Florida CFO Alex Sink today sent a letter to Speaker of the Florida House Speaker Larry Cretul and President of the Florida Senate Jeff Atwater outlining incentives, claims changes, and environmental initiatives necessary to protect Florida’s economy for inclusion in the July 20-23 special session. “Without protecting our state waters through the constitutional amendment process, the Florida we know and love is in critical danger,” wrote CFO Alex Sink. “But you also should take this session to pass smart, meaningful…

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March: Alex Sink considers naming running mate early

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Alex Sink may be hoping to boost in her campaign for governor by naming a running mate early, and speculation among her backers is focusing on former state Sen. Rod Smith. Sink filed her qualifying papers for the office Wednesday morning, and is expected to be the only politically prominent candidate in the Democratic primary. Her campaign has been contacting key supporters for advice on a candidate for lieutenant governor, a step usually taken later on in the race. Because…

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Bill McCollum’s internal polls show he’s tied with Rick Scott

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In McLaughlin and Associates’ most recent poll, Bill McCollum and Rick Scott are tied at 40% on the Republican primary ballot for governor, with another 20% of voters undecided. – If the Republican primary election for Governor were held today, and the candidates were Bill McCollum and Rick Scott, which one of the following best describes how you are likely to vote between Bill McCollum and Rick Scott? Republican primary voters view Bill McCollum as a stronger candidate than Rick Scott. By a margin of two…

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Bill McCollum’s internal polls show he’s tied with Rick Scott

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In McLaughlin and Associates’ most recent poll, Bill McCollum and Rick Scott are tied at 40% on the Republican primary ballot for governor, with another 20% of voters undecided. – If the Republican Primary election for Governor were held today, and the candidates were Bill McCollum and Rick Scott, which one of the following best describes how you are likely to vote between Bill McCollum and Rick Scott? Republican primary voters view Bill McCollum as a stronger candidate than Rick Scott. By a margin of two…

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Florida’s pension fund’s BP holdings down $67 million

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Florida’s pension fund, the fourth-largest in the nation, has seen the value of its BP investments plunge more than $67 million since the April 20 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon rig, but the paper loss is still too small to seriously threaten the fund’s $112.4 billion bottom line, managers said today. The Florida Retirement System’s investment in BP stocks and bonds was worth $169.4 million last week, down $67.1 million since the accident that killed 11 workers and unleashed the…

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Florida’s pension fund’s BP holdings down $67 million

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Florida’s pension fund, the fourth-largest in the nation, has seen the value of its BP investments plunge more than $67 million since the April 20 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon rig, but the paper loss is still too small to seriously threaten the fund’s $112.4 billion bottom line, managers said today. The Florida Retirement System’s investment in BP stocks and bonds was worth $169.4 million last week, down $67.1 million since the accident that killed 11 workers and unleashed the…

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Abel Harding: How has Florida spent BP millions?

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From Abel Harding: With BP delivering millions to Florida – $58 million to be exact – and political leaders asking for more, one current office holder has stepped up efforts to make the process of how the money is spent more transparent. After BP made the first pledge of $25 million last month, state Senate President Jeff Atwater, who is running for CFO, wrote to Gov. Charlie Crist, asking for details on how the money would be spent. “We should be…

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