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Sunshine State News: Ed Moore- Think Outside the Elected-Official Box on Jennifer Carroll Replacement
Ed Moore, Ph.D., president of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, says he liked our story speculating on Jennifer Carroll’s replacement as lieutenant governor. But he makes a valid observation. These are his emailed comments: “Interesting story on potential replacements — but lacking anybody except elected officials. “Certainly there are quality Floridians out there who are […]
Chipley Bugle: Letter to the Editor by Ted Everett, Executive Director, Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Nearly one-quarter of Washington County’s residents depend on timber or logging to support their livelihoods and families. To keep these industries stable, our elected and appointed leaders should ensure regulations do not impede the production and sale of forest products by Florida businesses. Unfortunately, federal policies have the effect of blocking Florida wood from use […]
Daytona Beach News Journal: Disabled funding cuts worry parents, officials
Time seemed to stop for Chad Russell when his best friend, Rachel Nelson, wheeled into the room where he was assembling part of an electrical connector. The two, who have cerebral palsy, were full of smiles as they hugged. While Russell, 25, communicates through sign language and some sounds, his friends with developmental disabilities are […]
Watchdog Wire: Government Owned Networks a Headache for Their Owners
Last year the R Street Institute expressed serious concerns with a proposed government-owned broadband network (GON) project in southwest Florida. After attending a public input workshop organized by the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council to discuss plans of establishing a GON, we explained how government is fundamentally ill-equipped with managing such networks and keeping up […]
St. Augustine Record: Guest column- Orange Park Trauma Center saved lives
By Danielle Branciforte Being a young teenager is all about making decisions, big or small, good or bad, and learning how to live with the decisions you make. Unfortunately, sometimes making destructive decisions, which can lead to dangerous consequences, including car accidents or injuries, can result in a life or death situation that is out […]
Miami Herald: Biz group releases Citizens Insurance map, hoping to get lawmakers to act
Hoping to convince lawmakers to make significant reforms on the politically thorny issue of property insurance, a business group has released an interactive map showing legislators how many of their constituents are covered by Citizens Property Insurance. The idea is to get lawmakers to realize that, in most cases, the majority of their constituents get […]
Sunshine State News: ICUF President- More Innovation in Education, Less Federal Control
You can’t open a newspaper or turn on the news without hearing the words “higher education,” but one place you won’t find those words is the U.S. Constitution. Actually, you won’t find the word “education” anywhere in there, either. This is because, at the time the Constitution was written, education was not considered the responsibility […]
WDBO Radio: Local simulation industry leaders warn of harm from sequestration
One of Central Florida’s most important economic sectors remains in the cross hairs as big cuts to military spending loom. The simulation industry offers thousands of high-wage jobs in Central Florida, many centered around Research Park in east Orlando. “I expect to see consolidation within the industry,” said Tom Baptiste, head of the National Center […]