A forward-thinking bill meant to defend Florida's military bases from indiscriminate budget cuts is progressing in the Legislature. And that should be good for the nation's defense and Florida's economy. ...more

March 31, 2009

Medicaid officials don't expect their $250 million computer system to run trouble-free until summer. ...more

February 6, 2009

Merit pay for teachers, road and school construction and business development grants are some of the ideas being floated as Florida begins preparing its wish list for an anticipated federal economic stimulus package. ...more

January 13, 2009

The economic crisis and practicality have lawmakers and educators in the mood to put the brakes on Florida's class-size amendment for another year. ...more

October 9, 2008

The economic crisis and practicality have lawmakers and educators in the mood to put the brakes on Florida's class-size amendment for another year. ...more

October 8, 2008

The leader of Florida's public university system announced Monday that he is stepping down, saying the time is right for new leadership and for him to return to the college campus he has long missed. ...more

September 23, 2008

Florida schools that rally, drill and otherwise throw themselves into an FCAT frenzy may have to exercise more control, now that new test-prep restrictions have become law. ...more

July 20, 2008

Despite a decade of education reform, tens of thousands of Florida's high school students don't read well enough to survive in the work force. ...more

July 1, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - A new law designed to strengthen penalties for misconduct by school employees is raising concerns among Pasco County School District officials who worry the law may go too far, ensnaring otherwise good employees who committed crimes in the distant past. ...more

June 19, 2008

It's unfortunate that legislation establishing Florida's first tower crane regulations collapsed because of a dispute over whether counties should have the right to adopt tougher standards. ...more

June 12, 2008