Black caucus says FAMU should act ‘without influence from political forces’
By at 19 December, 2011, 1:13 pm
TALLAHASSEE — State Rep. Mia Jones , D-Jacksonville, released a statement this morning on behalf of the legislative black caucus urging the Florida A & M Board of Trustees to act “without influence from political forces” when it meets this morning to consider the suspension Read More
Read More >>Voter groups sue over Florida voting law
By at 15 December, 2011, 7:26 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Several voting rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court to block a new law passed last spring that made changes to the state’s voting practices. The groups in the suit — League of Women Voters of Florida, Rock the Vote, and the Florida Public Interest Read More
Read More >>Former U.S. Rep. Feeney is new head of business lobby group
By at 15 December, 2011, 6:41 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney is the new head of Associated Industries of Florida, replacing Barney Bishop , who was ousted from the job earlier this year. Feeney is also a former Speaker of the Florida House. Here’s the release from AIF. ************ TALLAHASSEE – Read More
Read More >>Monday Morning Reads: Texting, reforming and the culture of hazing
By at 12 December, 2011, 1:35 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Good morning and happy Monday to you. Florida lawmakers returned to their home districts after a hectic final committee week before the full legislative session begins that will be fraught with political fights over redistricting, gambling expansion and personal injury Read More
Read More >>Scott’s education boost comes by gutting Medicaid hospitals
By at 7 December, 2011, 6:50 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott’s proposed 2012-13 budget would include $1 billion more in education spending, $35 million more in tax cuts for companies, and cuts to health-care providers that treat Medicaid patients. The $66.4 billion budget the governor unveiled Wednesday is just a Read More
Read More >>Senate prez: Universities should trade majors like baseball cards
By at 6 December, 2011, 5:28 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Senate President Mike Haridopolos said Tuesday that university presidents should have to sit around a table and trade majors and professors like baseball cards in order to eliminate programs and save the state money. While it sounds like a cavalier concept, the outgoing Read More
Read More >>Senate Prez predicts multi year approach at higher ed reforms
By at 6 December, 2011, 5:17 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Like his House counterpart, Senate President Mike Haridopolos said Tuesday that higher ed reforms are on the Legislature’s agenda for the next couple of years, especially as the state tries to cut dollars from universities in tight budget times. “I would prefer Read More
Read More >>Monday Morning Reads: The health care law, online pill mills and immigration
By at 5 December, 2011, 1:24 pm
TALLAHASSEE — Good Morning and welcome to the Monday edition of the morning reads. It’s a new week that’s going to be filled with the governor’s budget, another gambling bill workshop and more redistricting talks. So, to get you ready for the day, here are the top five Read More
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