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Guest AuthorFebruary 24, 2015

A lot of times what one sees at the state Capitol depends on one’s point of view. A spectator’s voter registration card can very well indicate whether he’s watching a war on public education or an attempt to improve students’ learning gains. It’s a bit like the adage about a glass of water. Every now […]

James CallFebruary 24, 2015

Five minutes with Andy Ford, where the FEA Chief suggests respect could go a long way to getting teachers and lawmakers on the same page: Q: The FEA has been challenging in court for at least the past 15 years education policy decisions made by the Legislature. What would a truce to the legal wrangling […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 24, 2015

In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities – and whether they support some controversial issues in the state. Here are the responses from State Senator Jeff Brandes: In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the Session, i.e. “Excited.” “Hopeful” What’s a local issue you […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 23, 2015

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In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities – and whether they support some controversial issues in the state. Here are the responses from Rep. Chris Latvala of Pinellas. In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the Session, i.e. “Excited.” “Optimistic.” What’s a local issue […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 22, 2015

In anticipation of the 2015 Legislative Session, FloridaPolitics.com is asking state lawmakers about their goals and priorities – and whether they support some controversial issues in the state.. Here are the responses from House Majority Leader Dana Young of Tampa: In one word, how would you describe your expectations for the Session, i.e. “Excited.” “Successful!” What’s a […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 18, 2015

A nonprofit public education advocacy group is asking supporters to throw their weight behind legislation proposed by state Sen. Bill Montford that would ban the use of standardized testing results against students during the transition from the current FCAT model to the new Common Core testing standards. Senate Bill 774 introduced by Montford is an answer to […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 18, 2015

A nonprofit public education advocacy group is asking supporters to throw their weight behind legislation proposed by state Sen. Bill Montford that would ban the use of standardized testing results against students during the transition from the current FCAT model to the new Common Core testing standards. Senate Bill 774 introduced by Montford is an answer to […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 9, 2015

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are the three unalienable rights that the Declaration of Independence says have been given to all of us by the “Creator,” and that governments are created to protect. Were the Declaration to be updated for the 21st century, could it be amended to include a right to hail […]

Bruce RitchieJanuary 21, 2015

A bill arising from a Florida wetlands case that was decided in the U. S. Supreme Court has been filed in advance of the 2015 Legislative Session. The Supreme Court in 2013 overturned a Florida Supreme Court ruling against the late Coy A. Koontz Sr., who sought to build on 3.7 of his 15 acres […]

Phil AmmannDecember 11, 2014

Palm Coast Republican Paul Renner announced that he raised $76,500 prior to November 30, outperforming his four opponents 215-to-1 in the race for House District 24. Renner, who lost an August GOP primary by only two votes in House District 15, took in a combined $76,500 through Nov. 30. His fundraising overshadowed the $315 raised by all the others […]

Tag: 2015 legislative session

James Call: Lobbyist not just a voice, he's a knowledgeable voice

Five minutes with Florida Education Association chief Andy Ford

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Jeff Brandes

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Rep. Chris Latvala

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Rep. Dana Young

Email Insights: Fund Education Now asks for support of Bill Montford's education bill

Email Insights: Fund Education Now asks for support of Bill Montford’s education bill

Peter Schorsch: Raise a toast to disruption in Tallahassee

Bill deals with U. S. Supreme Court wetlands case

Paul Renner outraises all HD 24 opponents 215-to-1