Category: Property Tax and Education News
Jan 20, 2009
Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States today. Click here to read the text of his Inaugural Address To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Where Obama stands on Florida …
Jan 16, 2009
In a January 15 letter to Florida Education Commissioner Eric Smith, Florida Governor Charlie Crist recommend that Florida school districts make viewing of the 44th Presidential Inauguration available to every public school student. A copy of the letter is attached …
Jan 15, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: State budget cuts hit education Florida lawmakers passed a plan Wednesday to close a $2.3 billion budget shortfall, with Democrats blasting education cuts and Republicans saying they acted …
Jan 13, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Crist May Veto Part Of Deficit Proposal Gov. Charlie Crist hinted Monday at a possible veto of part of the Legislature’s budget-deficit package because of its education cuts. …
Jan 8, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Magazine Gives Florida ‘C’ In School Spending As lawmakers prepare to cut millions from schools to balance the budget, a national magazine says Florida already ranks below most …
Jan 6, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Budget deficit could grow $700 million by June 30 Florida is even deeper in the red than expected and the state deficit could grow by another $700 million …
Dec 30, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: House Speaker Sansom Releases Special Session Schedule Summary The Office of Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom released a proposed schedule summary for the upcoming Legislative Special Session today, …
Dec 23, 2008
Florida Governor Charlie Crist sent a letter to Florida legislative leadership and Chief Justice Peggy Quince today, December 23, 2008 regarding the State’s 2008-2009 General Revenue Budget. The letter, which is attached for your review, outlines Governor Crist’s suggestions for …
Dec 23, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Madoff scandal to cost Palm Beach County public schools Palm Beach County public school students rely on the Picower Foundation for after-school programs, science lessons, field trips to …
Dec 18, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: SENATOR GAETZ: Step Up For Children Scholarships Save Nearly $40 Million for Taxpayers A government watchdog agency reported today that a school choice initiative sponsored by Senator Don …