Category: Property Tax and Education News
Broward Schools & Property Tax Edition: Capitol to Courthouse Headliners–August 5
Above: Broward County Schools Superintendent Jim Notter. From the August 3 Miami Herald: ”He’s wonderful†To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Gov. Charlie Crist backs Amendment 5 tax...
Broward Schools & Property Tax Edition: Capitol to Courthouse Headliners–July 31
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Florida Safety Net Hospital Alliance Releases Study Opposing Amendment 5 Former Department of Revenue chief James Zingale authors in-depth study Hearing Set for...
Broward Schools & Property Tax Edition: Capitol to Courthouse Headliners–July 30
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Three Education Revenue Estimating Conferences Held July 25 Meeting materials and reports Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO)    Lottery ...
Governor Crist Makes Education Appointments
Florida Governor Charlie Crist today, July 28, 2008, announced the appointment of Frances Haithcock, 65, of Tallahassee and Dr. Eric Smith, 58, of Tallahassee to both the Education Commission of the States and to the Board of...
Broward Schools & Property Tax Edition: Capitol to Courthouse Headliners–July 24
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Battle brewing over amendment Supporters say the proposal would slash property taxes and boost Florida’s economy. Opponents say it would force other tax...
Broward Schools & Property Tax Edition: Capitol to Courthouse Headliners–July 22
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Broward schools budget has less cash for buses, teachers Broward School Board members will take a first vote next week on a leaner proposed budget for the 2008-09...
Florida House Releases 2008-2009 Interim Projects
The Florida House has released a list of its 2008-2009 Interim Projects. To view the entire document, click here. To view the Florida Senate 2008-2009 Interim Work Program, click here. Education-related House projects and...
Senator Haridopolos: Amendment 5 Debate Schedule to Begin in Broward
Senator Mike Haridopolos announced dates for 10 public debates to be held across Florida regarding Amendment 5.  The first debate is scheduled to be held at Broward Community College Pembroke Pines campus on Tuesday,...