The Board of Governors today made the following appointments to the boards of trustees across the State University System. [Read more…] about Board of Governors appoints trustees across the State University System
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2019 NAEP Results Point to the Urgency to Be Bold and Raise Expectations
Florida’s Results Mix of Positives and a Call to Action
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
Rommel files legislation making it harder to increase taxes
The Southwest Florida Republican’s legislation would require a
supermajority vote for local governments trying to raise taxes.
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
Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Scot Peterson Motion to Drop Charges
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
Commissioner Nikki Fried Welcomes Announcement of USDA Federal Hemp Program Rules
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
Commissioner Nikki Fried to Announce New Food Recovery Grant Funding Legislation
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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 Provides Update on the Paid Petition Circulator Registration Process
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
Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
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 Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Discussion Panel at Florida International University
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
Remarks by Commissioner Fried at Florida Associated Press Day
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today addressed reporters and editors at the annual Florida Associated Press Legislative Preview. [Read more…] about Remarks by Commissioner Fried at Florida Associated Press Day
