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A.G. GancarskiJune 6, 2016

The concept of “grit” has become increasingly popular of late, aided and abetted by the release of a book (“GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance“) by MacArthur Genius Fellow Angela Duckworth. Duckworth, a former consultant who took a job teaching public school in New York City, learned that IQ was not the sole predictor of success […]

Jim RosicaMay 23, 2016

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State Rep. Richard Corcoran announced Monday he had qualified to run for his House District 37 seat. Corcoran, slated to be Speaker when the next Legislature convenes, said in an email he had gathered and turned in “more than the 1,113 petitions necessary.” On Monday, the Division of Elections’ website showed Corcoran had the required 1,113 verified signatures […]

Guest AuthorMay 18, 2016

I believe in second chances. It’s what I do. Everyone, including my late father, makes mistakes. Some of those mistakes, like my father’s mistakes, mean prison time. That’s why every year the Florida Department of Corrections releases about 30,000 men and women from prison. But for the vast majority of them, it doesn’t include a […]

Jim RosicaMay 17, 2016

Broward County’s clerk of court is suing the state over the way it funds Florida’s clerks. Howard Forman is asking a Leon County circuit judge to declare “funding of the offices of the clerks of the circuit and county courts performing court-related functions” as unconstitutional, says his lawsuit filed this month. His complaint is against the state’s Department of Revenue, the […]

Mitch PerryMay 14, 2016

Republican Party of Florida Chairman Blaise Ingoglia on Saturday selected the 15 delegates and 15 alternates chosen as at-large delegates who had yet to be determined to be part of the state’s contingent of 99 delegates that will represent the Sunshine State at the Republican National Convention: They include former Miami-Dade Rep. Adam Hasner, who worked on U.S. Sen. Marco […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 12, 2016

Carlos Lopez-Cantera can add House Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran to his list of backers. Lopez-Cantera announced Thursday that Corcoran, a Land O’Lakes Republican, has endorsed his U.S. Senate bid. The lieutenant governor said he appreciated Corcoran’s support. “I’m grateful to have Richard’s support, and having worked side by side, I know his steadfast approach to limited […]

Mitch PerryMay 11, 2016

Last week, a grand jury indicted a for-profit school management company runs four Pinellas County charter schools, and the advocacy group Florida Strong is demanding that state Senator Jeff Brandes answer for it. The Tampa Bay Times reported that Newpoint Education Partners had been indicted on charges of grand theft, money laundering and aggravated white crime. The company has, according to […]

Mitch PerryMay 3, 2016

During the past Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature denied one of Gov. Rick Scott’s signature issues — a $250 economic incentives funding plan to encourage businesses to locate or expand in Florida. It was not only a blow to the governor’s ego (and list of priorities), but also disappointed those in the economic development camp, such […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterMay 3, 2016

The report cards are out, and three dozen state lawmakers got top marks from one of Florida’s leading advocates for economic freedom. On Tuesday, Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) released its annual Economic Freedom Scorecard. To tabulate the grades, the organization recorded more than 4,300 individual votes on 59 legislative proposals. “A big part of our […]

Peter SchorschApril 28, 2016

Were it not for Nicholas V. Iarossi, I may very well have won election as student body president at Florida State University. During my time on college, I probably was the most involved Greek (fraternity, not nationality) guy on campus. By my senior year, my ego told me I deserved to be SG president. I […]

Tag: Richard Corcoran

Richard Corcoran wants you to read ‘Grit’

Richard Corcoran qualifies for 2016 ballot via petition

Bridges of America settles, but still helps inmates

Broward court clerk suing state over funding

Florida GOP picks its final delegates to convention this summer

Richard Corcoran endorses Carlos Lopez-Cantera in U.S. Senate race

Florida Strong goes after Jeff Brandes again, this time over for profit charter schools

Tampa Bay House Republicans bearish on Rick Scott’s economic incentives in 2017

Three dozen lawmakers get A+ on AFP-FL’s 2016 Economic Freedom Scorecard

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