Miami Herald by Kristen M. Clark April 26, 2017 Floridians would have no way to know everyone who applies to be the next president or other top administrator of a public college or university, under a proposed exemption in the state’s public records law that passed the House on Wednesday. Lawmakers voted 103-11 to approve […]
Sunshine Week, with clouds
Fort Myers Florida Weekly by Roger Williams March 15, 2017 “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion … or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press…” — First Amendment, United States Constitution That damn First Amendment. It keeps getting in the way of shadowy government corruption. It keeps insisting on […]
Bill Would Shield University Search Information
by The News Service of Florida’s Lloyd Dunkelberger March 13, 2017 Information about applicants vying to become presidents, provosts or deans at Florida universities or state colleges would be kept secret unless they become finalists for the jobs under a bill approved Monday by a House subcommittee. The legislation (HB 351), sponsored by Rep. Bob […]