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Some Teachers Speak Out Against Tenure, For Performance-Based Pay

March 9, 2011 - 6:00pm

Bills in the House and Senate that would eliminate teacher tenure and reward better teachers are gaining support -- not only among the Republican-dominated House and Senate, but among teachers themselves.

Rhonda Lochiatt, a fifth-grade teacher from Volusia County, says she's excited about the Senate passage of the Student Success Act and the promising path of its counterpart in the House.

"Teachers have always wanted to be treated as professionals and this is finally our chance," said Lochiatt. "For me, this is the direction we need to go."

Ex-Felons Must Wait 5 Years, Then Ask for Right to Vote

Tea Party Presence Outdoes 'Awake the State' Protests

Tea Party Activists, Opponents Launch Bang-Up Opening Day

Renewable Energy Could Mean Home-Grown Florida Jobs

Marco Rubio Carries Small-Business Banner to End Uncertainty

February 14, 2011 - 6:00pm

During a visit to Palm Beach Monday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio discussed challenges and opportunities facing small-business leaders.

FPL Sees Solar Incentive, Even Without Mandate

February 14, 2011 - 6:00pm

For years, proponents of renewable energy have lobbied for mandates to jump-start Florida's renewable market, but one investor-owned utility (IOU) sees a solar future, voluntarily.

Renewable Energy Policy Looking Brighter in 2011

February 8, 2011 - 6:00pm

For years, Florida lawmakers, energy producers and consumers have been interested in developing a renewable energy policy to help wean the state off fossil fuels, but despite their efforts, meaningful renewable policy has failed to make it to the governor's desk.

Dems Use State of the Union as Tool for Obama 2012 Campaign

January 25, 2011 - 6:00pm

This was a house party with a purpose.

Dems Make Another Attempt at Repealing FCAT

January 17, 2011 - 6:00pm

A Democratic lawmaker from South Florida wants to get rid of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, more commonly known as the FCAT, but her critics fear the alternative may be worse.

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