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Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran reacted to Florida’s results on the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 4th and 8th grade reading and mathematics assessments. [Read more…] about 2019 NAEP Results Point to the Urgency to Be Bold and Raise Expectations
State Representative Bob Rommel has filed House Joint Resolution 477, a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution that would prohibit local governments from raising taxes or fees without a vote approved by two-thirds of their members. [Read more…] about Rommel files legislation making it harder to increase taxes
Dr. Muhammad Rashid knows from experience what a difference education can mean in a person’s life. [Read more…] about Professor focuses on the future with $100,000 gift to Florida Poly
Senator Book reacts to the news that attorneys for former BSO Deputy Scot Peterson have filed a motion to dismiss criminal charges against him, arguing the state can’t blame Peterson for following training that was later deemed inadequate. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Scot Peterson Motion to Drop Charges
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its long-awaited Domestic Hemp Production Program rules, following the reclassification of hemp as an agricultural commodity in the 2018 federal Farm Bill. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Welcomes Announcement of USDA Federal Hemp Program Rules
The Coalition for Silver Solutions – bringing together four of the state’s leading organizations focused on the long-term care of Florida’s large and growing elderly population – will announce its 2020 legislative priorities for our state’s elders during the Silver Summit, which will be held on Thursday, October 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Center for Health & Wellbeing in Winter Park, FL. [Read more…] about Coalition for Silver Solutions to Address Elder-Care Issues, Announce Legislative Priorities for State’s Seniors at Silver Summit
Tomorrow, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried will discuss the partnership between local farms and food banks, and announce new legislation on food recovery grant funding. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried to Announce New Food Recovery Grant Funding Legislation
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee today released the following statement providing an update on the paid petition circulator registration process. [Read more…] about Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Provides Update on the Paid Petition Circulator Registration Process
Strategic Plan Update: The Board will consider approval of 2019 updates to its 2025 Strategic Plan. [Read more…] about Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez yesterday visited Florida International University to host a Domestic Violence Awareness panel about the various types of domestic violence, its impact and prevention efforts. [Read more…] about Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Discussion Panel at Florida International University
