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Gov. Scott signs education reform bill

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USA
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March 28 2011

On Thursday, Gov Scott signed SB 736, the education reform bill that substantially revises laws governing teacher contracts, evaluations, and compensation

Education Commissioner resigns; state education board chair alleges Governor Rick Scott forced resignation

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USA
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March 28 2011

On Monday last week, Education Commissioner Eric Smith informed the members of the State Board of Education that he will resign his office effective June 10

House and Senate leaders postpone budget conference

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USA
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April 18 2011

On Wednesday, Senate Appropriations Committee Chair J.D. Alexander announced that the chambers were not “quite where we want to be” in budget discussions

House and Senate budgets finalized for budget conference

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USA
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April 4 2011

House and Senate budget committees voted out their respective General Appropriations Acts and related implementing and conforming bills

House unveils $400-million economic development superfund while workshopping new department of economic opportunity

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USA
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April 4 2011

House Select Committee on Government Reorganization approved two proposals that create a $400-million State Economic Enhancement and Development Trust Fund

Drug testing of state employees, state assistance advance

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USA
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March 28 2011

On Tuesday, Gov Scott signed an executive order to require drug testing of prospective state employees

Gov. Scott releases first budget, slashes state spending

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USA
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February 15 2011

Last week, Gov Scott formally introduced his proposed budget for the upcoming 2011 - 2012 and 2012 - 2013 fiscal years

Presidential primary date debate heats up

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USA
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February 15 2011

In 2007, the Florida Legislature moved up the date of the presidential preference primary from the second Tuesday in March to the last Tuesday in January

House appoints Redistricting Committee members and convenes first meetings

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USA
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April 25 2011

Last Monday, Speaker of the House Dean Cannon appointed members of the House Redistricting Committees and Subcommittees, appointing Speaker-Designate Will Weatherford as the chair of the committee

Rep. Frank Artiles fined for living outside of his Miami district

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USA
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April 25 2011

Freshman Rep. Artiles, elected to represent District 119 last November, has admitted that he does not live in his district, potentially subjecting him to fines for every day he has lived outside of his district

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