by Guest Contributor | Jun 27, 2017
Our elected officials continue to talk through potential agreements on tax reform – at least that is what we are seeing reported in the media recently. While it would be nearly impossible to find any business owner or working individual who believes that our tax code...
by Guest Contributor | Jun 21, 2017
Not that I expect a lot from the TV news media, ever, but the first paragraph of a recent WCTV story struck a nerve: “A controversial new bill was signed by Gov. Rick Scott last week. The bill, HB 7069, puts failing public schools at risk for getting closed or going...
by Guest Contributor | Jun 12, 2017
Very soon Governor Scott will have the opportunity to sign HB 7069, an education bill that my family desperately needs. I hope that for the sake of other families like ours, the Governor will sign this bill. Our twins, now in 7th grade, were born extremely premature...
by Guest Contributor | May 10, 2017
Let’s just start with the bottom line: Florida lawmakers passed a big education bill Monday that is mostly good for kids: It protects recess for elementary students, reduces state tests for high schoolers, and most importantly brings hope to many families stuck...
by Guest Contributor | May 3, 2017
A glance at the news across Florida this week provides disheartening testimony to the fact that despite the noble intentions of many elected officials, policymakers and private citizens, our communities still struggle with the insidious grip of opiate...