COMMON CORE. The past few months have seen an increase in the debate regarding the Common Core Standards for K-12 education. Forty-five states and the District of Columbia adopted the standards, which would create a uniform outline of what students at each grade level should master. In response to criticism of the standards by some groups, Read more about Fall 2013 Issues of Interest[…]
Alexandre Lopes, a Pre-Kindergarten instructor in Miami-Dade County, has been named Florida’s 2013 Teacher of the Year. Mr. Lopes will be traveling throughout the state discussing education and his methods of teaching. Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Allen Winsor to serve as solicitor general. In his new position he will be the state’s lead attorney Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Florida’s Back-To-School sales tax holiday runs from August 2nd-4th. This year marks the first in Florida history where personal computers and accessories are considered school supplies, and Florida retailers are ramping up for consumers to take full advantage of the savings and markdowns. Devices covered under the holiday include e-readers, laptops, desktops, tablets, and associated Read more about Florida’s Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday 2013[…]
To date, the Governor has signed two hundred seventy-two bills into law and has vetoed eleven. After passage by the Legislature, a bill must be signed by the presiding officers and presented to the Governor. The Governor then has fifteen days to either (1) sign the bill into law, (2) let the time lapse and Read more about Legislation Approved by the Governor[…]
Governor Rick Scott vetoed $368 million in spending when he signed the appropriations bill on May 20th. His “Families First” budget focused on job creation and continued economic growth. Outlined below some of his vetoed projects, organized by budget area. Criminal Justice $1,000,000 for the Pasco County Drug Initiative Program $450,000 to the Palm Beach Read more about Budget Items Vetoed by the Governor[…]