rssUSF Polytechnic decision coming soon
By Virginia Chamlee |
04.13.12 | 3:56 pm
Gov. Rick Scott has only eight days to decide whether to sign a bill that would split off USF Polytechnic into the state’s 12th university.
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Tax Watch announces budget line-item veto recommendations
By Ashley Lopez |
04.13.12 | 12:41 pm
Florida Tax Watch, a nonprofit critical of government spending, today released its list of recommendations of programs and spending it believes Gov. Rick Scott should veto in the state’s $70 billion budget.
USF Poly bill on its way to Scott’s desk
By Virginia Chamlee |
04.06.12 | 1:16 pm
A bill that would split off USF Polytechnic as the state’s 12th university is on its way to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk. Scott has not said if he will sign the bill, which has been hotly contested among state legislators.
Graham to discuss water conservation at University of Florida
By Virginia Chamlee |
03.30.12 | 3:18 pm
Former Gov. and Sen. Bob Graham will make two presentations at the University of Florida next week, both detailing efforts to conserve the state’s natural resources.
FSU Student Body President issues petition opposing budget allocations based on reserves
By Marcello Iaia |
03.09.12 | 3:50 pm
Florida State University student body President Avi Assidon circulated a petition on Wednesday in opposition to the Florida Legislature’s decision to base its budget allocations on each university’s reserve funds.
Florida progressives win battle over transparency in financial incentives, tax breaks for businesses
By Ashley Lopez |
03.09.12 | 3:35 pm
Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos today committed to include “a formal study reviewing the effectiveness of economy development incentives, tax credits, exemptions, and subsidies,” in the state’s economic incentives bill, which is now on its way to the governor’s desk. The announcement is a victory for progressive groups across the state.
Labor groups march on Capitol to protest budget cuts
By Ashley Lopez |
03.08.12 | 3:49 pm
Hundreds of workers from labor groups across the state held a rally at the Florida Capitol today to protest budget cuts in the $70 billion state budget set to be voted on tomorrow.
Despite meeting with Miami student, Rubio maintains opposition to DREAM Act
By Marcos Restrepo |
03.08.12 | 1:01 pm
Despite his meeting yesterday with an immigrant Miami high school valedictorian who was to be deported, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL, has reiterated his opposition to the DREAM Act.
Supporters of DREAM Act continue to protest state immigration laws
By Marcos Restrepo |
03.05.12 | 11:50 am
The potential deportation of a Miami-Dade county valedictorian has sparked outrage in the area, with thousands taking to the streets last week to protest; all while deportation proceedings against many immigrant students move forward in Florida and across the U.S.
K-12 education ‘parent trigger bill’ passes state Senate subcommittee
By Marcos Restrepo |
02.29.12 | 11:53 am
The GOP-sponsored Parent Empowerment in Education bill, also known as the “Parent Trigger bill” for K-12 education, passed a state Senate subcommittee Tuesday. The bill was filed by Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Ft. Myers.
