June 30, 2017 - 2:00am
Rubio Trashes CBO Analysis of GOP Health Care Bill As a 'Joke'
June 29, 2017 - 7:15pm
Marco Rubio had fighting words for the Congressional Budget Office’s analysis of the U.S. Senate’s proposal to repeal and replace Obamacare this week. On Wednesday, Rubio wasted no time laying into the CBO’s evaluation of the bill, which analysts say will leave 22 million more people uninsured by 2026.
Backroom Briefing: Scott Pulls Plug on Attempt to Short-Circuit Tech Agency
June 29, 2017 - 7:15pm
A legislative fight that didn't attract much publicity but potentially could involve hundreds of millions of dollars in costs to state taxpayers fizzled out this week with Gov. Rick Scott's veto of a House bill.
Florida Council of 100 Hones in on Ramping Up 'Best Practices' for Public Education
June 29, 2017 - 3:30pm
The Florida Council of 100 is making recommendations to keep Florida’s PreK-3 students on the path to success. Dubbed “The Horizons 2040 Project: Prekindergarten Through Grade 3,” the report establishes a more long-term vision for elementary education through “beacons” of educational progress.
Rick Scott Names Two New Department Heads in Tallahassee
June 29, 2017 - 12:30pm
This week, Gov. Rick Scott has brought in two new department heads into his administration.
Jim Poppell Takes Over at the Florida Lottery
Submitted by Kevin Derby on June 29, 2017 - 12:16pm
On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott named Jim Poppell as secretary of the Florida Lottery. Poppell will start his new duties on July 10, replacing Tom Delacenserie who left at the start of the month to become president and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery. David Mica, the chief of staff of the Florida Lottery, has been serving as interim secretary.
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Daniel Perez Blasts Jose Mallea for 'Betrayal' of Marco Rubio in New TV Ad
June 29, 2017 - 11:15am
Daniel Perez unveiled his first Spanish language ad attacking his opponent Jose Mallea in the race for Florida’s 116th House District on Thursday.
Neal Dunn's Proposal to Help Passengers on Overbooked Flights Builds Momentum
June 29, 2017 - 8:15am
This week, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee rolled U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn’s, R-Fla., proposal on overbooked flights into the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization.
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June 29, 2017 - 2:00am
Florida School Grades See Impressive Gains During 2016-2017 School Year
June 28, 2017 - 9:15pm
Over half of Florida’s public schools received an “A” or “B” letter grade for the 2016-2017 school year, according to a new report released Wednesday from the Florida Department of Education.
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