May 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
I feel like the kid in the back of the class with her hand raised, jumping up and down in the chair. Ooh, ooh, I know the answer, teacher! Call on me!
Rick Scott Discusses Spain, FCATs, Steve MacNamara
Submitted by Anonymous on May 16, 2012 - 9:02am
Gov. Rick Scott discussed his departing Chief of Staff Steve MacNamara, the curved grades of the states FCAT results, and next weeks trip to Spain while on WFLA 100.7 FM Wednesday morning.
Weve got over 300 Spanish companies that do business in Florida, I want 1,000 of them. Whatever the number is, I want more than what we have.
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Rick Scott to Attend Governor's Hurricane Conference
Submitted by Anonymous on May 16, 2012 - 6:57am
Gov. Rick Scott will attend the Hurricane Conference being held Wednesday at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/ Broward County Convention Center.
More than 1,600 emergency managers, rescue workers and public officials are expected to be in attendance at the conference that is spending time recalling Hurricane Andrew, which devastated South Florida 20 years ago.
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Video: Frank Brogan, Mark Wilson Discuss Higher Education
Submitted by Anonymous on May 16, 2012 - 6:49am
State University System Chancellor Frank Brogan and Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson discuss higher education governance, aligning goals and resources in the latest edition of the Florida Chamber of Commerces Bottom Line.
In this brief video, Brogan and Wilson discuss:
The future of higher education.
Accountability and aligning higher education goals and resources.
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Jeb Bush's Education Foundation Praises FCAT Writing Exam Rescore
Submitted by Anonymous on May 15, 2012 - 6:38pm
Jeb Bush's Foundation for Florida's Future applauded the state Board of Education's "emergency" action to lower the bar for passage after scores on the FCAT writing exam plummeted this year.
Instead of scores averaging nearly 80 percent, this year's results fell into the 30 percent range. To avert wholesale failure, the board lowered the passage requirement from 4.0 to 3.0 on Tuesday.
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Lobbying Firms Get Big Paydays
May 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
With an early legislative session speeding up action in the Capitol, at least three lobbying firms collected more than $1 million in fees during the first three months of the year, according to new reports.
The reports also show that an additional eight firms raked in between $500,000 and $999,999 for their work in the Legislature. Those totals could grow, as lobbyists faced an 11:59 p.m. deadline Tuesday for filing quarterly compensation reports.
Government Sector Dominates Florida Work Force, Study Finds
May 14, 2012 - 6:00pm
Public employees constitute the biggest block of workers in 51 of Florida's 67 counties, a new TaxWatch survey shows. And in 40 counties, government workers make up two of the three largest employment groups.
The statewide study found 245 government entities -- ranging from airport authorities to school districts -- "involve significant amounts of both government involvement and funding."
With more than 250,000 employees, school districts employ nearly one of every 30 Floridians and represent either the biggest or second biggest employer in 61 counties.
The Likability Sweeps
May 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
WASHINGTON -- A presidential race recently focused on high school has come to resemble a popularity contest of the same vintage.
This Rum's on Us
May 15, 2012 - 6:00pm
Romney-Jindal? Louisiana Governor Tears Into Obama
May 14, 2012 - 6:00pm
Speculation has already begun on who could end up as Mitt Romneys running mate and one of the possible contenders showed on Tuesday that he is ready for at least one traditional responsibility of the vice presidential candidate -- namely, the role of attack dog.
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