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Legislative lobbyists may have had their most lucrative session ever

by Travis Pillow - 1 day ago - +

In the first three months of 2012, legislative lobbyists in Florida may have posted their highest single-quarter earnings since record keeping began. The increase was fueled in part by increased spending by gaming and transportation interests. Related Research: List of firms earning more than $500,000 from Quarter 1 of 2012 and 2011; Lobbyist Compensation Data from this quarter, and all reports dating back to 2007.

Citizens again to review plan to raise rates for new customers

by Gray Rohrer - 16 hours ago - +

The state-backed insurer won't make a decision until this summer, but homeowner's rates could jump nearly 30 percent statewide in a plan under review Thursday. Related Research: Materials for Thursday's Citizens Actuarial and Underwriting Committee teleconference, including New Business Rates Indications.

Board of Governors creates another study group for state universities

by Travis Pillow - 13 hours ago - +

This could be the summer of higher education task forces. In a move signaled earlier this month, Board of Governors Chairman Dean Colson announced a new panel that will help craft a strategy for growing the number of bachelor's degrees issued by Florida institutions. Related Research: Chair Dean Colson's letter about the Commission on Florida Higher Education Access and Degree Attainment.

Records show Crist thought Greer tried to extort him; Greer calls claim ridiculous

by Aggregation Desk - 13 hours ago - +

A voicemail from Jim Greer to former Gov. Charlie Crist led Crist to report that he feared the former chair of the Republican Party of Florida was trying to extort money from him, according to a story in the Tampa Bay Times.

Education board lowers FCAT writing standards after scores plummet

by Gray Rohrer - 1 day ago - +

Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson said his department, which issued advisories to school districts last summer, should have done a better job of driving home what the changes in scoring would mean to teachers and schools. Teachers and parents joining the meeting via conference call criticized the state's reliance on the FCAT. Related Research: A chart comparing the score levels earned on the 2012 FCAT Writing exam.

Department of Education settles Race to the Top contract dispute

by Travis Pillow - 1 day ago - +

The Florida Department of Education has resolved a contract dispute between companies vying to provide a testing system tied to the state's Race to the Top grant after the company that won the bidding agreed to steer some of the business to the company challenging the decision. Related Research: Complaint by CTB/McGraw-Hill filed with the Division of Administrative Hearings, the Department of Education Request for Proposal.

Real estate pros say things are looking up, survey says

by Florida Current Staff - 1 day ago - +

A survey of real estate professionals finds sentiment in the industry is continuing to improve, reaching levels not seen since the middle of 2007. Related Research: Announcement on Florida's real estate market outlook in the first quarter of 2012 from UF's Center for Real Estate Studies.

Small business group's Florida members in Washington this week

by Gray Rohrer - 1 day ago - +

The National Federation of Independent Businesses hoped to encourage business-friendly legislation but learned that the partisan gridlock has Congress at a standstill. Related Research: announcement, agenda & list of speakers for NFIB's 2012 Small Business Summit.

Atwater taps housing finance executive for Citizens board

by Gray Rohrer - 1 day ago - +

Don Glisson Jr., CEO of a Jacksonville-based manufactured home financing company, will replace Rob Wallace, who resigned as Citizens Property Insurance Corp.'s in February to run for state Senate. Related Research: A roster for the Citizens Board of Governors.

State officials rush to change standards for FCAT after writing scores plunge

by Gray Rohrer - 2 days ago - +

Last year's move to tighten standards for the writing portion of the annual tests led to lower scores this year, which could reduce funding for public schools. Related Research: Comparisons between the 2012 preliminary scores and historic trends for the FCAT Writing test.

State may need to start undoing email consolidation

by Travis Pillow - 2 days ago - +

Gov. Rick Scott vetoed a measure that would have eliminated the statute calling for statewide email consolidation, but there is still language in the budget that blocks new money going to the project. That means the state will either have to work out an arrangement to keep the system in place for more than 5,000 employees who have already been moved into the new system, or begin moving them out. Related Research: Materials from the Southwood Shared Resource Center Board of Directors meeting.

Scott's new staff chief brings political, lobbying experience

by Bill Cotterell - 2 days ago - +

Adam Hollingsworth is Gov. Scott's new chief of staff.

Adam Hollingsworth of Jacksonville comes to his new role after a career working with several Jacksonville elected officials, including two mayors and two members of Congress. He also helped the governor's transition team and was appointed by Scott to the Florida Republican Executive Committee. Related Research: Governor's statement appointing Adam Hollingsworth.

Legislative lobbyists may have had their most lucrative session ever

Citizens again to review plan to raise rates for new customers

Board of Governors creates another study group for state universities

Records show Crist thought Greer tried to extort him; Greer calls claim ridiculous

Education board lowers FCAT writing standards after scores plummet

Department of Education settles Race to the Top contract dispute

Real estate pros say things are looking up, survey says

Small business group's Florida members in Washington this week

Atwater taps housing finance executive for Citizens board

State officials rush to change standards for FCAT after writing scores plunge

State may need to start undoing email consolidation

Scott's new staff chief brings political, lobbying experience

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