November 27, 2012 - 6:00pm
Report: Florida Less Free than Canadian Provinces
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 28, 2012 - 12:42pm
The Fraser Institute, a conservative Canadian think-tank, has just published the 2012 edition of its annual "Economic Freedom of North America" report. The study grades the economic freedom of all 50 U.S. states and and each of Canada's 10 provinces on a scale from 1 through 10, and ranks these territories in comparison with each other.
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American Complex
November 27, 2012 - 6:00pm
WASHINGTON -- As events have unfolded in what shall ever be known as "The Petraeus Affair," one cannot escape noticing that the women in this sordid saga have been handed the short end of the shtick, as though the men are mere victims of ambitious, hormonally driven vixens.
Goal of New Florida 'Project on Accountable Justice': Less Crime for Less Money
November 26, 2012 - 6:00pm
Florida State University announced Tuesday the formation of a new bipartisan think tank devoted to assisting policymakers in reforming the Sunshine State's criminal justice system.
The organization's chairman says one of the proposed reforms is something as simple as making it cheaper -- if not free -- for prisoners to call home.
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November 27, 2012 - 6:00pm
Mainstream Media Profile on Jeb Bush and Education Reform
Submitted by Kevin Derby on November 27, 2012 - 5:17pm
With popular former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush being touted in as a possible Republican contender in 2016, Reuters profiles his contribution to the Sunshine State's education reform:
"Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush soared to rock star status in the education world on the strength of a chart.
"A simple graph, it tracked fourth-grade reading scores. In 1998, when Bush was elected governor, Florida kids scored far below the national average. By the end of his second term, in 2007, they were far ahead, with especially impressive gains for low-income and minority students.
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Florida’s Consumer Confidence Down on Obama’s Victory
November 26, 2012 - 6:00pm
Business Leaders Back Rick Scott’s Call to Double Quick-Training Money
Submitted by Anonymous on November 27, 2012 - 4:32pm
Some of Floridas most influential business lobbying groups are behind a call by Gov. Rick Scott to double the Quick Response Training Program, which supports business expansion efforts, to around $12 million.
Tom Feeney, CEO and president of Associated Industries of Florida
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Former Rep. Eric Eisnaugle Joins Rumberger, Kirk and Caldwell
Submitted by Anonymous on November 27, 2012 - 3:42pm
Former state Rep. Eric Eisnaugle has joined the Orlando office of Rumberger, Kirk and Caldwell practicing commercial litigation and appellate law.
We are very pleased to welcome Eric to our firm, Frank Sheppard, managing partner, stated in a release. He is a talented lawyer with a diverse background in commercial litigation and appellate work, which are two growth areas for the firm right now.
While in the Legislature, Eisnaugle had chaired the Civil Justice Subcommittee and served as vice chair of the Rules and Calendar Committee.
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Florida Democrats Seek Civil Rights Hearing on 2011 Election Law
Submitted by Anonymous on November 27, 2012 - 3:28pm
South Florida Democrats have requested the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights hold a hearing on Floridas 2011 election laws now that former Florida Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer claims the law was designed to suppress Democrats voting.
The letter:
Mr. Martin R. Castro
Chairman
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Suite 1150
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