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Capital Report: 06-01-2012

Today marks the start of hurricane season, and officials are reminding Floridians of the importance of getting prepared by knowing evacuation routes, having a plan for their pets and making sure they have supplies on hand. But Regan McCarthy reports some say one thing citizens might not be prepared for is the potential insurance policy assessments they could receive if a storm does hit. 

Florida Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson is touring the state and talking with parents and local school officials about the results of this year’s FCAT test and end-course exams. Lynn Hatter reports Robinson has also been trying to communicate the relationship between the current tests and future learning requirements that will be soon coming online. Lynn Hatter caught up with Robinson at an education summit Tuesday in Orlando and prepared this report.

It’s been almost three months since the actual Florida Legislature wrapped up this year’s session and left Tallahassee. But Tom Flanigan reports the Capitol was again the scene for policy disputes, bill debates and political intrigue this week…..