Scott, the wealthiest governor in state history, did not have to detail his specific investments and business interests while he was governor.
Category: Corruption and Secrecy
For eight years, Rick Scott hid just how much wealthier he was than any previous Florida governor.
Marco Rubio was one of 11 Republicans to vote to keep sanctions on Putin’s ally, but Rick Scott sided with Russia.
Carlos Beruff does not have any abiding interest, education or training in the stewardship of our fish and game resources. He has no relevant experience other than contributions to former Governor Rick Scott.
“When he stood up, I was wondering if he was running back to the office to make nine or 10 more appointments.”
Scott appointed former U.S. Senate candidate Carlos Beruff, who’s already facing an ethics commission complaint.
Rick Scott and cabinet will meet Nov. 20 by telephone, just hours after Scott and two Cabinet members will certify the results of the Nov. 6 elections, to approve the FPL power plant. FPL’s parent company has donated more then $1 million to Scott’s campaigns, and Scott owns as much as $500,000 in company stock.
With Scott as governor, Florida was one of 20 Republican-led states to join a lawsuit to strike down the Obamacare provision requiring pre-existing conditions be covered.
From the SunPass toll collectors to the Brightline rail service, Rick Scott has secretly profited from the contractors who do business with the State of Florida.
If he wins the tight race for the Florida U.S. Senate seat, Rick Scott could well become the richest member of the next Congress.