Though nothing has been set in stone yet, there are many proposed changes coming forth in what students are taught in Florida’s public school system. Some changes may be loved by some and hated by others. You can find here… Read More ›
Education
Fla Governor DeSantis: Florida teachers and principals to receive raise and $1,000 bonus
Today, May 26, 2021, teachers, school principals, and superintendents in Baker County, Sarasota County and Okaloosa County joined Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to announce $765 million in funding to support Florida’s teachers. These investments include $550 million to continue elevating… Read More ›
$3T in more spending by Biden admin in the works ($18,000 per federal income tax paying American)
As part of President Biden’s Build Back Better, another $3 trillion is reportedly now in the works on top of the $1.9 trillion that was just approved earlier this month with the American Rescue Plan. The $3 trillion would come… Read More ›
Florida Governor DeSantis Sends recommendations for Distribution of Federal Funds to Florida Legislature
Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter to Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson and Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Chris Sprowls outlining how to utilize a portion of federal funds the state is expected to receive via the recently… Read More ›
$2.2 trillion of more federal spending on the table as House Democrats offer COVID-19 plan
House Democrats have just released their $2.2 trillion stimulus proposal to support the U.S. economic recovery. It sets house Speaker Nancy Pelosi up to talk to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on the deal. It would provide another new round of… Read More ›
Who is running for Florida State Senate District 31? Well, Tami Donnally and Lori Berman of course
This November 3, 2020, voters in Florida’s District 31 for the Florida State Senate will choose between incumbent Lori Berman or Tami Donnally. The two face off again as they have gone up against each other in the past, most… Read More ›
A quick look at Google’s higher education model shows why colleges should be worried
My wife and I recently hired a financial advisor who is helping us map out our financial future. He seemed stunned that we didn’t want to take advantage of the US tax code’s 529 provision, which helps parents save for… Read More ›
There is ample evidence and real-life examples that show the costs of quarantining healthy children far outweigh the benefits
Fall hasn’t even arrived yet, but some US schools are already announcing closures during the sixth month of the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday, news broke that a Georgia school district announced it will close a third high school after 25… Read More ›
New Economist/YouGov poll shows differences Americans have with Trump and Biden, 5% may go to Jorgensen in November
One result of the poll may surprise many in that Bernie Sanders still has a strong following in the Democratic Party. While 61% wanted Joe Biden to be their presidential nominee, 32% wanted Bernie Sanders.
Law firm creates 50-state guide to view the impact of U.S. Supreme Court case Espinoza v. Montana
After last week’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, which held that it is unconstitutional to exclude religious schools from private educational choice programs, the Institute for Justice (IJ), which litigated the Espinoza case on behalf of parents, released a 50-state guide to help policymakers in each state better understand the impact of Espinoza in their state. The guide analyzes each state’s constitution considering Espinoza and explains how… Read More ›