by Arek Sarkissian - 14 months ago -
The proposal sailed through three committees but state economists say it is not clear how it will affect state worker insurance policies.
by Bill Cotterell - 29 months ago -
Big changes could be on the way for public sector employees as the Legislature considers one-time salary bumps for schoolteachers and state workers, charging all state employees the same for health insurance, and putting new workers on 401(k)-style pension plans.
by Bill Cotterell - 29 months ago -
Surrounded by more than 35 educators, Scott proposes a 7.3 percent increase in K-12 spending and restores $300 million cut from the university system budget last year. Democrats attack it as campaign "gimmicks." ... Related Research: Governor's Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.
by Christine Jordan Sexton - 40 months ago -
The Department of Management Services is expressing concerns that other universities could follow lead of University of Florida in wanting to leave the state-run insurance program.
by Florida Current Staff - 45 months ago -
This week a case challenging education funding levels stayed alive in the courts, it was suggested that public hospitals all be sold to the private sector, Rick Scott nixed a job training idea, and the Public Service Commission OK'd 3 percent higher bills for Progress Energy customers.
by Christine Jordan Sexton - 45 months ago -
Bills would require the Division of State Group Insurance to contract to offer employees access to health care clinics beginning 2013. The state would provide space for free to the winning vendor.