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Richard Corcoran

New College Board of Trustees denies early tenure to some faculty, extending controversy

The New College of Florida Board of Trustees voted 7 to 4 Wednesday afternoon to deny tenure to five faculty members.

A controversial higher-ed bill, the companion to HB 999, advances in the Florida Senate

A measure designed to carry out parts of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ higher-education agenda moved forward in the Florida Senate (HB 999).
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Richard Corcoran gets $699K contract at New College of Florida

The New College of Florida Board of Trustees approved a contract for interim president Richard Corcoran, including a $699,000 base salary.
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State lawmakers could send $15M to New College of Florida

State lawmakers next week could funnel $15 million to New College of Florida for such things as hiring faculty and providing scholarships.
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New College of Florida president is ousted; Richard Corcoran is named its new president

A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees removed President Patricia Okker & replaced her with Richard Corcoran.

Hillsborough, Pinellas schools move forward with reopening plans after judge says order to open schools was unconstitutional

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Hillsborough and Pinellas County school boards met Tuesday, one day after a judge said education commissioner Richard Corcoran’s order to reopen schools in August was unconstitutional....

Gun issues dominate Hillsborough County legislative delegation post-session discussion

Two weeks after the Florida Legislature concluded its 2018 session, seven members from the Hillsborough County delegation convened in a forum sponsored by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce on Friday to discuss what transpired...
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Progress Florida Says Florida’s Outlook Is Not As Bright As GOP Leaders in Tallahassee Claim

Radioactivity 1 10 18 Welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up—how well is the state of Florida doing when it comes to protecting the environment? How are average workers doing? Is the state creating...
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Rick Scott pushes for tax amendment during final State of the State speech

Florida Governor Rick Scott gave his final State of the State address to lawmakers Tuesday morning. Scott wants more tax cuts this year, as well as protections for people who report sexual misconduct, laws to...
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In Announcing Candidacy for GOP Nomination for Governor Sen. Jack Latvala Says Term Limits Have Not Helped the Culture in Tallahassee

Radioactivity 8 17 17 Good morning, Welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up- Clearwater Senator Jack Latvala announces he’s running for the Republican nomination for governor. He says he thinks eight year term limits...
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Transit options in Tampa Bay; tracking fracking in Florida

On MidPoint, we heard from a woman who has been pressuring Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran to take a stance on a fracking ban; we also talked about what’s at stake in upcoming government meetings...
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Dade City mayor wants Florida-wide fracking ban

The Mayor of Dade City in Pasco County is asking the Florida Legislature for a statewide fracking ban; in a press conference this morning at City Hall, Mayor Camille Hernandez called on House Speaker Richard...

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