Official: Hurricane Maria set Puerto Rico back decades

Edit The Associated Press 27 Sep 2017
Mike Hyland, a spokesman for the American Public Power Association, which represents the Puerto Rican power agency, said Sunday that restoration is a long ways off ... Crews hoped to get helicopters and drones in the air over the next two days to assess the damage, but Hyland said they need to be patient and let the military continue rescuing people before focusing on restoring power....

Turnovers a concern as Spartans eye Big Ten opener

Edit The Telegraph Macon 27 Sep 2017
LJ Scott is an experienced running back, a player Michigan State is counting on to provide consistent production on offense ... Scott already has lost three fumbles in 2017, two of which came near the goal line when the Spartans were on the verge of scoring ... Scott is part of a running back group that the team should be able to lean on, but he has to cut down on the turnovers ... We're one of the strongest parts of the offense," Scott said....

Florida Ready to Help Puerto Rico Following Hurricane Maria, Says Gov. Rick Scott

Edit Space Coast Daily 27 Sep 2017
Today, Governor Rick Scott reaffirmed Florida’s commitment to supporting Puerto Rico following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria ... TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Governor Rick Scott reaffirmed Florida’s commitment to supporting Puerto Rico following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria. Scott said on Tuesday that he has notified the ... Rick Scott....

Gov. Scott to propose spending $50 million for opioid fight

Edit Daily Commercial 27 Sep 2017
Rick Scott and legislative leaders signaled Tuesday that addressing Florida's deadly opioid epidemic will be a high-profile issue during the 2018 session, with Scott saying he will propose spending $50 million on programs such as drug treatment.Scott appeared Tuesday morning in Manatee County to announce that he will include the $50 million in his ......

Scott to propose $50 million for opioid fight

Edit News Chief 27 Sep 2017
Rick Scott and legislative leaders signaled Tuesday that addressing Florida's deadly opioid epidemic will be a high-profile issue during the 2018 session, with Scott saying he will propose spending $50 million on programs such as drug treatment.Scott appeared Tuesday morning in Manatee County and was scheduled to appear later in Palm Beach County — two areas hard hit by opioid abuse — to announce that he ... ....

Florida emergency management head leaving for private sector

Edit Dothan Eagle 27 Sep 2017
Rick Scott announced Tuesday that Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon will leave his position at the end of the month....

Travis Scott Reportedly Preparing For Fatherhood Amid Kylie Pregnancy News, Plans To Spoil His Baby Rotten

Edit Inquisitr 27 Sep 2017
Travis Scott can’t contain his excitement on becoming a father, it has been alleged ... According to reports, Travis Scott was so overwhelmed with the ......

Gov. Scott wants 3-day limits on prescribed opiates, $50 million

Edit Democratic Underground 27 Sep 2017
Scott wants 3-day limits on prescribed opioids and more than $50 million to fight the growing problem in Florida ... Scott spoke at the headquarters for the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Tuesday afternoon after a stop in Bradenton earlier in the day. "This is an issue that is impacting our entire state and we have to find a way that works," Scott said....

Irma fallout? Scott replaces head of emergency operations with political operative

Edit The Miami Herald 27 Sep 2017
Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday announced the abrupt departure of the head of the state Department of Emergency Management, Bryan Koon, and replaced him with Scott’s former campaign aide and ... ....

'Obamacare' survives; GOP concedes on last-gasp repeal try

Edit Decatur Daily 27 Sep 2017
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State's emergency management chief resigns

Edit Daytona Beach News-Journal 27 Sep 2017
1, Gov. Rick Scott's office announced Tuesday. Koon, who was paid $141,000 a year, notified the governor of his intent to resign on Sept. 1, but Scott asked Koon to stay in his position through September because of all the ... ....

Gov. Scott replaces head of emergency operations with political operative

Edit Tampa Bay Times 27 Sep 2017
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday announced the abrupt departure of the head of the state Department of Emergency Management, Bryan Koon, and replaced him with Scott's former campaign aide and Republican Party of Florida operative, Wes Maul, who has just over a year of emergency operations experience ... ....

Business Digest: Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry hosts mixer Thursday

Edit Santa Cruz Sentinel 27 Sep 2017
SCOTTS VALLEY. Ebrahimians host chamber mixer. Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian and her father, Dr. Max Ebrahimian, of Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry, will host a mixer for the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce 5.30-7 p.m. Thursdayat 5 Erba Lane. Information. 831-824-5111 ... ....
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