Category: Property Tax and Education News

Above:  Broward County Schools Superintendent Jim Notter. From the August 3 Miami Herald:  ”He’s wonderful” To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Gov. Charlie Crist backs Amendment 5 tax swap plan, which critics call tax increase Property …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida Safety Net Hospital Alliance Releases Study Opposing Amendment 5 Former Department of Revenue chief James Zingale authors in-depth study Hearing Set for August 13 On Tax Swap …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:     Three Education Revenue Estimating Conferences Held July 25 Meeting materials and reports Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO)     Lottery  State School Trust Fund      Cut-down Broward schools budget …

Florida Governor Charlie Crist today, July 28, 2008, announced the appointment of Frances Haithcock, 65, of Tallahassee and Dr. Eric Smith, 58, of Tallahassee to both the Education Commission of the States and to the Board of Control for Southern …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Battle brewing over amendment Supporters say the proposal would slash property taxes and boost Florida’s economy. Opponents say it would force other tax increases and hurt public schools. …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Broward schools budget has less cash for buses, teachers Broward School Board members will take a first vote next week on a leaner proposed budget for the 2008-09 …

The Florida House has released a list of its 2008-2009 Interim Projects. To view the entire document, click here. To view the Florida Senate 2008-2009 Interim Work Program, click here.  Education-related House projects and due dates are listed below by …

Senator Mike Haridopolos announced dates for 10 public debates to be held across Florida regarding Amendment 5.   The first debate is scheduled to be held at Broward Community College Pembroke Pines campus on Tuesday, July 22 at 1 p.m. Amendment …