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The Legislative Attack on FRS Pensions

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March 25, 2010. Deluge of messages to legislators derails HB 1319 from fast track, “Significant threats to pensions” remain, “They are coming at us from all directions.” Dear Colleague: Thank…

SB 6 Passes Senate, House version of SB 6 to be heard Thursday 3-25 in House PreK 12 Education Policy Committee

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March 24, 2010. Four Republicans courageously join with Democrats in voting NO! Urge House PreK-12 Committee to vote against its version of SB 6. Contact legislators now. Today SB 6…

Contacting Your State Legislators on HB 1319

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March 23, 2010. Let your legislative representative know that you don’t want your FRS retirement benefits reduced or be saddled with additional out-of-pocket costs to participate. Here’s how! FEA Public…

Update on HB 1319 and Other Legislation Bearing on FRS, DROP

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March 23, 2010. “FEA is opposed to any changes to the Florida Retirement System,” HB 1319 not yet scheduled for consideration in House. From Kevin W. Watson, Florida Education Association…

Committee Approves $7B Budget for Higher Education

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March 22, 2010. A $7 billion budget for the state’s colleges and universities, which includes tougher standards for Bright Futures scholarships in coming years, was approved Friday by the Senate…

Gainesville Sun: Budget for State’s Universities to Get Small Boost

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March 20, 2010. Senate Higher Ed Committee seeks increase to SUS budget of $128 million to $3.54 billion, or 3.8 percent over 2009-10. Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 6:01…

CEO of Florida Chamber of Commerce Supports SB 6

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Palm Beach Post Extra Credit Blog March 19, 2010 by Cara Fitzpatrick Mark Wilson, the chief executive officer of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, is throwing his support behind Senate…

Message From UFF President Tom Auxter on HB 1319 & SB 6

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Thursday, March 18, 2010, 4:05 PM Dear Colleague: Legislative leaders are moving rapidly to pass a bill, HB 1319 (Grady), that could cut your Florida Retirement System pension in half.…

Florida Gulf Coast Salary Dispute Headed to Magistrate

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March 17, 2010. 12:52 P.M. — Florida Gulf Coast University’s board of trustees and the faculty union will have their disagreements over salaries, bargaining rights and benefits heard by a…

Florida Legislators Propose Major Changes to Florida Retirement System

admin March 18, 2010 No Comments

March 18, 2010. Bills now on fast track will alter FRS, HB 1319 calls for out-of-pocket costs for public education employees, retirement benefit reductions, and increased payroll deductions toward retirement…

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