Proposed charter school expansion in poor neighborhoods is latest rift in Florida education debate A bill that passed its first committee in the Florida House would expand a charter school program originally championed by Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran. By Emily L. Mahoney March 20 at 7:00 AM
Ron DeSantis hires from Donald Trump’s Washington to drain the Tallahassee ‘swamp’ DeSantis has brought at least five former Trump officials into his fold. Some hold high-profile positions aligned with their expertise. Other hires are former campaign workers now earning six figures in the DeSantis administration despite questions about their professional credentials. By Emily L. Mahoney and Steve Contorno March 15
House voucher expansion bill passes its first committee after emotional debate A teacher teared up as she talked about Florida’s teacher shortage and one lawmaker said this was this type of bill that caused him to run for office. By Emily L. Mahoney March 14
Florida House files bill with broader school voucher expansion than the Senate’s proposal The major differences between the two bills mean there are negotiations ahead. By Emily L. Mahoney March 13
Amendment 4: Is attempted murder the same as murder? Since November, Republican lawmakers have talked about bringing legislation to clarify the law. Now, that clarification is coming in the form of a soon-to-be-filed bill. By Emily L. Mahoney and Langston Taylor March 12
Florida House takes microscope to university and college construction The House Higher Education Appropriations committee had a slew of meticulous financial questions for universities and colleges on Thursday. By Emily L. Mahoney March 7
Florida school voucher bill passes first committee but Republicans disagree on funding source The package bill, Senate Bill 7070, would also make changes to the teacher bonus program. By Emily L. Mahoney March 6
Gov. Ron DeSantis makes final pitch for ‘bold’ reforms in State of the State speech After weeks in the headlines, DeSantis addressed the Legislature at the start of their Legislative session, when the focus will largely shift to them. By Emily L. Mahoney March 5
Florida criminal justice reform bill passes first committee despite Amendment 4 concerns The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Jeff Brandes, emphasized that this was the first stop for the bill designed to be a first step toward comprehensive reform. By Emily L. Mahoney March 4
Koch group launches TV ad calling for universal school vouchers The idea would transform the public education system and the way it’s been funded for generations. By Emily L. Mahoney March 4
Ron DeSantis and GOP poised to redefine Florida public education With a much more conservative Florida Supreme Court and a Legislature dominated by fellow Republicans, there is little to stop DeSantis from realizing former Gov. Jeb Bush’s vision for overhauling public education. By Emily L. Mahoney and Jeffrey S. Solochek March 4
Bill filed to require 80 percent of school funding spent ‘in the classroom’ It’s a nod to one of DeSantis’ campaign promises that still has a lot of details to be worked out. By Emily L. Mahoney February 28
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