Topic: Space

The House and Senate versions of an economic development omnibus package contains clashing provisions on development fee exemptions and a skills test requirement to receive jobless benefits.

Boeing will consolidate its training centers in the region in Miami, where it intends to train commercial pilots to fly its new 787 aircraft. The project is slated to support 100 jobs, with an investment of $180 million. ... Related Research: Aug. 29, 2013 Press release, "Gov. Scott Celebrates 100 Jobs at Boeing's Miami Campus."

The 2013 legislative session begins Tuesday, the House and Senate Select Committees on PPACA meet in joint session to hear a cost analysis of the state's participation with the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion, the Senate meets to consider its ethics reform package, the Florida Chamber of Commerce holds it Capitol Days and there's a Cabinet meeting.

The Department of Transportation's legislative package includes an increase in economic incentives for airports and commercial space projects, and would allow contiguous counties to form their own regional tolling authorities. ... Related Research: Jan. 15, 2013 House Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee meeting packet, and video of the meeting.

The annual performance review finds the massive agency met 18 of 20 performance measures in 2011-2012. ... Related Research: H.R. 4348 the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act" (MAP-21) and its conference report, H. Rept. 112-557.

The Crew Space Transportation-100, designed to hold up to seven passengers, is to be built in a space shuttle hangar at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. Gov. Scott said the program will create 550 jobs in four years.

During a light holiday week, the highlight of the week will be the final space shuttle launch on Friday. Plus, the Department of Environmental Protection holds public workshops on controversial proposals to allow private vendors to build campgrounds in state parks.

Altman calls Scott's rail decision "shortsighted," while he also looks to improve the aerospace industry and maintain military personnel and bases.

Altman calls Scott's rail decision "shortsighted," while he also looks to improve the aerospace industry and maintain military personnel and bases.