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Gary FineoutFebruary 26, 2015

For nearly 2 million Florida public school students, the next few weeks could be a crucial moment in their education. The state is undertaking one of the biggest changes in its classrooms since former Gov. Jeb Bush pushed through his signature A+ school grading system nearly 16 years ago. Students will switch this spring to […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 19, 2015

This month, former Hillsborough County Commissioner Jim Norman blew some minds when he told The Tampa Tribune that he’s probably going to attempt a return to local politics, as he eyes the countywide District 6 commission seat being vacated next year by a term-limited Kevin Beckner. Norman was a county commissioner 18 years, before he […]

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 […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 12, 2015

Jim Norman ended a two-decade career in politics in 2012, when he announced he would not run for re-election for the state Senate seat that he won in 2010. It came after Pasco legislator John Legg decided to challenge him in the GOP primary, and it became apparent that the GOP establishment was abandoning him. […]

Mitch PerryNovember 24, 2014

On Tuesday, the Florida Public Service Commission is expected to eliminate energy efficiency goals for several electric utilities operating in the state, accepting their contention that it costs more to conserve energy than it does to build more power plants. They’re also expected to decide on whether or not to rollback a solar pilot program, […]

Guest AuthorOctober 23, 2013

During the recent White House’s much-maligned Affordable Care Act rollout, President Obama suggested that purchasing health care insurance would be as easy as ordering “a TV from Amazon”. However, the President found himself several weeks later admitting that the Affordable Care Act website has significant problems. The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is […]

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

Mitch Perry Report for 2.12.15 — Jim Norman seriously contemplates return to Hillsborough politics

Environmentalists decry pending PSC that would gut energy efficiency standards

John Legg: Education needs the “Tech Surge”