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MAY 01, 2008

Traviesa steps into education role

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As the Rubio era transitions to the Sansom reign, there is growing speculation over who will land leadership positions. Two are pretty clear:

Rep. Adam Hasner of Delray Beach will remain as Majority Leader. And Rep. Trey Traviesa of Tampa will take over as education chief. Traviesa was at Rep. Joe Pickens' side this week as Pickens struggled to explain the House education budget was not a property tax increase, rather a "fund shift." Traviesa, 38, got an undergraduate degree from FSU and an MBA from the University of Texas. Sansom is also toying with the idea of splitting policy and budget, going back to the old system.

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