2021 Florida Legislative Session
The Florida 2021 legislative session runs from March 2 to April 30. Issues impacting Florida’s students, educators and public education will once again be at the forefront.
Legislation
New York Voters Have Spoken
New York Voters by a huuuge margin said NO to the convening of a Constitutional Convention. They approved Public officials who are convicted of crimes connected to their positon having their pensions taken away. The voters also approved protected lands in the Adirondacks being available to the towns in the protected areas for necessary projects.
A Bad Bill Defended...In Their Own Words
The local Chamber of Commerce held a “Legislative Wrap Up Luncheon” in Port St. Lucie for a predominantly business audience although the non profit Education Foundation was also a co-sponsor. Lawyers, realtors and entrepreneurs gave the legislative forum a largely receptive audience.
Tallahassee Lassie and Friends
RC 43 VP Felicia Bruce is a woman dedicated to crusading for the good of all Florida citizens especially teachers & students. This month Felicia has been in Tallahassee lobbying with the Florida Retired Educators Association.
New Year Brings New Challenges to Florida Legislature
The Florida Legislature convenes Tuesday March 7, 2017 for the 2017 regular session. It will meet for a 60 day session.
Gov. Cuomo's proposed 2017-18 Executive Budget
Governor Cuomo released his proposed budget on January 17th. It includes changes to school aid formulas; elimination of teacher center funding; extends the “Millionaire’s Tax”; addresses special ed mandate relief; increases Pre-K funding; increases TAP Funding; includes the Dream Act; expands the Buy America Program; once again proposes changes to IRMAA for NYSHIP Retirees. These are some of the items included in the proposed budget.
The Myth of the "People's" Convention
Would a Constitutional Convention really be for the people or would it be an expensive party for Politicians? There are other less expensive ways to amend the Constitution of the State of New York.
Con Con Why in Five
Reasons to Vote NO
- A Politician's Convention
- Labor Rights at Risk
- It's Just Not Necessary
- A Waste of Tax Dollars
- What's at Stake?
What is At Stake if a Constitutional Convention is Convened in New York State?
One of the choices on the November 2017 ballot in New York State, is the question of convening a Constitutional Convention. Rights of all kinds are guaranteed to New York State residents by the NY Constitution as it is currently written.