The Florida Department of Education has released a new ranking scale that rates school districts from highest-to-lowest. Lynn Hatter reports the rankings are coming under fire from school district superintendents who say it’s not a fair way to look at how well students are doing.
A massive prison privatization effort is causing quite a stir among Florida lawmakers. That’s due to a move by Senate President Mike Haridopolos to vet a pair of prison privatization bills through two committees that are not related to Criminal Justice. As Sascha Cordner reports, the bills now move on to one last committee stop, despite objection from some who feel the process is a sham.
Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist was a big fan of alternative and renewable energy. The state’s commitment to developing those energy sources may have slipped a bit with his departure from the governor’s mansion. But Tom Flanigan reports the concept remains very much alive at the State Capitol….
Florida lawmakers a considering what some might call a sweet new bill—literally. A measure aimed at unifying bee-keeping rules is making its way through the legislature. Regan McCarthy fills us in on what the buzz is all about…..
Professional sports teams in Florida may have to return millions in tax money under a proposal now moving in the Florida Legislature. James Call reports a Senate committee Monday voted in favor of a bill that would force teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Marlins and Orlando Magic to give money to the state if a homeless shelter has not been set up in the facility