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University Students Recoil at Koch Influence

February 1, 2012

Howard Goodman: The FSU Student Senate has introduced a resolution denouncing the university's acceptance of big donations from a foundation run by the billionaire Koch brothers to fund positions in the economics department -- and to have a say in who gets the appointments.

Florida Legislature: College Professors Need Not Apply

January 25, 2012

Ralph De La Cruz: A bill moving forward in the Florida Senate would ban employees of Florida colleges and universities, including professors, from holding state legislative office.

With Pension Fund, Florida Chooses Not to Invest in Transparency

January 20, 2012

Ralph De La Cruz: Confrontational and secretive Ash Williams, the man responsible for Florida's $120 billion pension fund, was unanimously reappointed. The question: Why?

Python Ban: ‘About 30 Years Too Late’

January 18, 2012

Ralph De La Cruz: The federal ban on the importation of four species of non-native snakes that have overwhelmed the Everglades is welcome news -- that's decades late.

Closures Only Part of Needed Prison Reform

January 16, 2012

Ralph De La Cruz: The recently announced closure of 11 state prisons due to declines in crime are painful though necessary. But for further closures and reductions, other reforms proposed by state leaders a year ago are needed.

Lawmakers Support Open Records, Right To Be Heard. Wait, What’s Going On?

January 13, 2012

Ralph De La Cruz: After a controversial session last year, Florida lawmakers have said they want more cooperation and less confrontation this year. Now they even want to give the public the right to be heard.