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SB 0036 Relief of Maricelly Lopez by the City of North Miami

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SB 0022 Relief of Carl Abbott by the Palm Beach County School Board

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SB 0020 Relief of Marcus Button by the Pasco County School Board

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SB 0018 Relief of Yvonne Morton by the Department of Health

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SB 0040 Relief of Javier Soria by Palm Beach County

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SB 0016 Relief of Jennifer Wohlgemuth by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office

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SB 0042 Relief of Ramiro Companioni by the City of Tampa

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SB 0014 Relief of Dennis Darling, Sr. and Wendy Smith by the State of Florida

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Poll says Florida voters like background checks for gun buyers

by Bill Cotterell - 15 hours ago - +

But Floridians also strongly favor Florida's "stand your ground" law and their approval rating of the Legislature improved slightly. ... Related Research: Access the Quinnipiac University poll released June 19, 2013.

New poll shows Crist leading, Scott gaining

by Bill Cotterell - 1 day ago - +

Peter Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, discusses the new Quinnipiac poll showing former Gov. Charlie Crist leading Gov. Rick Scott by 10 points in a theoretical match-up for governor. Photo by Bill Cotterell

New Quinnipiac Poll shows former Gov. Charlie Crist or U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson winning by 10 percentage points in the race for governor, which is an improvement for the incumbent Rick Scott. As time goes on will Scott get credit for lower unemployment? Will voters will trust Crist's party switch? ... Related Research: June 18, 2013 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute results.

Scott touts 2 new jobs deals during Paris Air Show

by Gray Rohrer - 1 day ago - +

John Johnson, president of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, speaks Tuesday as Linda Weatherman of Space Coast Florida and Gov. Rick Scott look on at the Florida pavilion at the Paris Air Show. Photo from the Executive Office of the Governor.

Two European aerospace industry firms are poised to expand in Florida, Gov. Rick Scott announced Tuesday during his economic development trip to France. ... Related Research: Several press releases from the Governor's Press Office of June 18, 2013.

At least 24 apply for 2 PSC seats, including commissioners Brisé and Graham

by Bruce Ritchie - 1 day ago - +

Public Service Commission member Art Graham speaks at a PSC meeting. He has asked to be reappointed to another four-year term. File photo by Ana Goni-Lessan.

The PSC Nominating Council will recommend at least six names for Gov. Rick Scott to choose from. The job pays $130,036 annually. ... Related Research: 2013 applicants for the two Public Service Commission seats.

Board to study how schools are graded

by James Call - 1 day ago - +

The state Board of Education wants to be able to respond to criticism expected next month when school grades are released. Because of more rigorous standards, educators expect a large number of failing schools. Superintendents say there have been so many changes in the grading formula that they no longer are sure what is being measured. ... Related Research: June 18, 2013 Tony Bennett's Common Core update presented to Board of Education, and other meeting materials.

State universities submit work plans

by James Call - 1 day ago - +

UF's Bernie Machen says most of the money the school received from the Legislature for a pre-eminent designation will be used to recruit faculty. Tuesday and Wednesday all 13 institutions in the State University System are presenting annual work plans to the Board of Governors. ... Related Research: June 18-20, 2013 State University System Board of Governors agenda and meeting materials.

Readers Poll: Brushoff pays off

by Florida Current Staff - 1 day ago - +

The GOP's public campaign to tweak Democrats over not allowing Nan Rich to speak at a major fundraiser this past weekend has paid off for the former state senator now chasing the gubernatorial grail.

Top Citizens official resigns after steady stream of scandals

by Gray Rohrer - 2 days ago - +

Citizens' Chief Financial Officer Sharon Binnun has received fierce criticism from lawmakers and consumer advocates for backing some of the insurers' most controversial policies. Photo from Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

Sharon Binnun, chief financial officer of state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp., has resigned. .. Related Research: June 17, 2013 Press release "Citizens CFO to Return to Private Sector."

Critic says nuclear law change depends on PSC not being 'captive' to utilities

by Bruce Ritchie - 2 days ago - +

Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant. Photo from Florida Power & Light.

Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed SB 1472 placing limits on utilities that charge customers for planned nuclear power plants. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, which unsuccessfully challenged the 2006 law allowing recovery of nuclear projects costs, said the bill changes will not work if the PSC does not work. ... Related Research: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy press release on SB 1472, and Bills Signed Into Law and Vetoed Friday, June 14, 2013.

State Supreme Court grants League's speed-up request

by James Call - 2 days ago - +

Lawyers for the Legislature have until Friday to explain to the Florida Supreme Court why a legislative privilege doctrine should apply when the question is whether lawmakers violated the state constitution.

Board of Education to discuss Common Core

by James Call - 2 days ago - +

Education Commissioner Tony Bennett is slated to update the Florida Board of Education about the implementation of Common Core Standards on Tuesday. File photo by Bill Cotterell.

The Florida Board of Education will meet Tuesday in Tampa to begin laying the foundation for a 2014 budget proposal. Also on the agenda is an update on Common Core Standards and turn-around plans for failing schools. ... Related Research: State Board of Education Agenda, and press release "Teachers Use Summer Break To Hone Common Core Skills."

The Week Ahead for June 17 to June 21, 2013

by Florida Current Staff - 2 days ago - +

The governor's Chief Inspector General's Office starts its search for an inspector general for Citizens Property Insurance Corp. this week, DEP meets to consider rule development for petroleum cleanup sites, and a forum will be held in Jacksonville on the Silver Springs and the St. Johns River.

Governor signs 60 new laws

by Bill Cotterell - 5 days ago - +

Before he leaves on a trade-related trip to France, Rick Scott endorses -- among others -- a bill to speed up death-penalty cases and one to ban local mandates on private employee sick-leave regulations. ... Related Research: Bills Signed Into Law and Vetoed Friday, June 14, 2013, and List of 2013 bills enrolled, presented to, approved by, or vetoed by Gov. Rick Scott.

Scott signs off on change to teacher evaluations

by James Call - 5 days ago - +

In response to teachers' complaints, lawmakers passed new rules making it clear that teachers should be evaluated by the performance of students that they actually taught. ... Related Research: June 14, 2013 Press release "Teachers' lawsuit leads to reboot by Florida Legislature: Scott signs partial fix for flawed teacher evaluation system."