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More money, more problems? Florida’s budget battle belies chronic issues
Florida is in strong fiscal shape, but the budget battle is over how much to cut, not how to address chronic shortages of workers in vital areas.
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Budget conference: Senate and House $80M apart on higher ed preeminence funding
Lawmakers reached agreements on New College's Freedom Institute and other schools' programs in budget conference.
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Florida's Board of Governors rejects Santa Ono's bid to lead University of Florida
The Florida Board of Governors voted to reject Ono's bid for president in a 10-6 split, reversing its unanimous decision to ...
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Former congressman David Jolly enters Florida governor's race
The race for governor in Florida has taken an intriguing turn with David Jolly entering the fray. The former Republican ...
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Budget conference: House and Senate have big voucher issues to navigate
Other areas of divide include School Readiness funding, with the Senate offering to fund it with $76 million compared to $42 ...
Candidate Criticized Over Diversity Blocked From Becoming U. of Florida President
Santa Ono, the former president of the University of Michigan, was also criticized by conservatives for his handling of ...
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Florida higher ed board stuns UF, blocks Santa Ono from becoming president
Ono's past support for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and his responses to political issues were heavily ... the board that oversees Florida's higher education system voted ...