July 2016 – Page 9 – Capital Outlook

Scott skips over NRA-opposed lawmaker for judicial post

July 5, 2016

By Jim Turner The News Service of Florida Gov. Rick Scott appointed Robert Dees to the 4th Judicial Circuit on Friday, choosing the Jacksonville attorney from a list of six nominees that included a Republican state lawmaker who had become the target of gun-rights groups. Dees, a partner

My Brother’s Keeper looks to live on after Obama

July 5, 2016

By James Wright Trice Edney News Wire President Obama has seven months left in office. One of the leaders of one of his key initiatives is hard at work ensuring the president’s legacy will continue after he leaves the White House. Obama founded “My Brother’s Keeper” in

Democrats stage 26-hour sit-in

July 5, 2016

[subtitle] They protest the lack of a vote on a gun bill in the wake of the Orlando slaughter [/subtitle] By Frederick H. Lowe Trice Edney News Wire Democratic members of Congress, led by the Congressional Black Caucus, staged a 26-hour sit-in June 22 and 23 on the floor of

Impact of abortion ruling on Florida law unclear

July 5, 2016

By Margie Menzel The News Service of Florida Florida abortion providers are breathing sighs of relief following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Monday striking down a Texas law that would have greatly limited access to legal abortion in that state. The Texas law would have required doctors to

Pastor makes petition push for restoration of ex-felons’ right to vote

July 5, 2016

By Anjelica Bruton Outlook Writer A Tallahassee pastor, who spent 14 years in prison, has taken the lead on a petition drive to restore the voting rights of ex-felons. Pastor Gregory James’ effort has led to a petition with over 3,000 signatures that was recently presented

Negron pitches plans to university system leaders

July 5, 2016

By Magie Menzel The News Service of Florida Incoming Senate President Joe Negron on this past week addressed members of the state university system’s Board of Governors, reiterating plans to bolster higher education during his two-year term and asking their help in putting “the final touches” on his

Work at Tallahassee airport puts aviation director in line for state award

July 5, 2016

[subtitle] TAKING FLIGHT [/subtitle] By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Chris Curry has had a knack for spotting a good opportunity, long before he became Director of Aviation for Tallahassee International Airport. Take for example when he was fresh out of high school and how he decided to