May 03, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Cuts to Prison Drug Programs Move Forward, Despite CriticismThe state Department of Corrections says services had to be cut to shift money to the health care program, where there is a $55 million shortfall.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
5 minute read
April 24, 2018 | Daily Business Review
State Commission Begins Parkland High School Shooting ProbeA 16-member commission began reviewing the Feb. 14 mass shooting at a Broward County high school, looking into the circumstances of the crime, the background of the alleged shooter and recommendations to prevent future tragedies.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
4 minute read
April 18, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Florida Voters to Weigh 13 Ballot Proposals in NovemberFlorida voters will get a chance to decide in November whether 13 is a lucky or unlucky number.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
6 minute read
April 09, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Closing Legislative Session, Scott Vetoes Aquifer Bill, Signs 17 OthersWrapping up work from the 2018 legislative session, Gov. Rick Scott signed 17 bills and vetoed one measure, which he said could “muddle” Florida's efforts to protect its underground water system.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
3 minute read
April 05, 2018 | Daily Business Review
12 More Constitution Revision Commission Proposals Could Land on BallotThe plan, which received preliminary approval from the commission's Style and Drafting Committee, groups 24 proposed changes to the state Constitution into 12 ballot measures for the Nov. 6 general election.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
5 minute read
March 28, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Superintendents Say Money May Not Cover Resource OfficersA new report from Florida's school superintendents warns that despite a nearly $100 million increase in funding, there may not be enough money to post an armed school resource officer at each school in the state.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
4 minute read
March 23, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Packaging, Wording Key for Constitutional Revision Ballot ProposalsWith 25 potential changes to the state Constitution before it, a committee began debating how to group and define the proposals that may be headed to the November general-election ballot.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
4 minute read
March 20, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Sunshine State Voters Could Get Say on Government EthicsThe Florida Constitution Revision Commission advanced a sweeping ethics package, which includes a proposed six-year lobbying ban for former state lawmakers, agency heads and local government officials.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
5 minute read
March 09, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Florida Justices, Law Enforcement Officers to Get RaisesFlorida Supreme Court justices are in line for a 24 percent pay raise in the new state budget.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
2 minute read
March 01, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Senate Panel Backs Teachers' Union Membership RequirementsThe Senate Appropriations Committee approved a far-reaching education bill that would let bullied students transfer to private schools and could force teachers' unions to disband if they don't meet new membership standards.
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida.
4 minute read
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