May 26, 2013
Government/Politics & Law
Space Florida's Vision for 2020
Frank DiBello was named president of Space Florida in September after serving as interim chief of the organization, which leads development of the state's aerospace industry. He spoke with Florida Trend about Vision 2020, the organization's long-range pl
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Published on 1/1/2010
Obit: U.S. Sen. Paula Hawkins
Paula Hawkins, the first woman elected to a full Senate term without a family political connection, was known as a defender of children and working mothers. She was instrumental in getting passed the Missing Children's Act, which put the names of missing
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Published on 1/1/2010
Fla. Newsmakers of 2009
People who made an impact in business, economy, science, environment, government, education, sports, philanthropy, media and our fallen soldiers.
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Published on 1/1/2010
Florida's Fallen Soldiers 2009
A list of those brave Floridians who gave their lives for our country.
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Published on 1/1/2010
President Atwater Made Rail Deal Happen
Senate President Jeff Atwater's intervention broke a logjam on the rail legislation.
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Published on 12/10/2009
Dairy Farmers Are Lobbying for More Money
Florida's dairy farmers are losing an average of more than $700,000 a year. It's a $99-million problem statewide.
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Published on 12/1/2009
Are Abused, Neglected Children Getting Adequate Representation?
?The Guardian ad Litem program has seen its budget shrink by $5 million the past couple of years
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Published on 12/1/2009
Survey: Reasons Behind No Pro Bono
Florida attorneys are asked to provide at least 20 hours of pro bono work each year, but just over half of them (52%) actually do it.
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Published on 12/1/2009
It's Rough and Tumble at FHSAA
The new head of the powerful organization that regulates high school sports stepped into the job amid controversy and hasn't been afraid of it since.
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Published on 12/1/2009
Healthcare Reform Stalling Frank Sanchez's Nomination?
Tampa businessman Frank Sanchez’s nomination to be under secretary of international trade at the Department of Commerce has hit a snag.
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Published on 11/19/2009
Attorney General Candidates: Field of Dreamers
The position was once viewed as a political dead end, but the governor's ascension from that job has given the position renewed respect.
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Published on 11/1/2009
Under the Gunster
Sen. George LeMieux's former law firm doesn't want politics interfering with its business.
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Published on 11/1/2009
Legal News Briefs - Nov. 2009
Former U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez, DLA Piper; Judge Gregory Holder, Hillsborough; Edith Osman, Carlton Fields
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Published on 11/1/2009
Politicians Still Cashing in on Free Trips
The rules have changed, but Florida's congressional delegation is still getting a free rides, paid for by private interests.
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Published on 11/1/2009
Swapping Carbon
With a mandatory cap-and-trade system for carbon emissions likely, some Florida businesses are looking for an edge -- and profits -- by trading in voluntary markets. But those markets, some, say, are still in a 'wild, wild west' stage.
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Published on 11/1/2009
Animated Decision for Digital Studio
Textor's latest deal is bringing an iteration of Digital Domain to Port St. Lucie — an animation studio-game developer funded with a $20-million state grant and $10 million in local incentives.
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Published on 11/1/2009
Best Up & Coming Fla. Attorneys, 2009
Lawyers on the way up, as recognized by their peers.
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Published on 10/1/2009
Rising Young Professionals
Florida's young professionals are making their presence felt in government, non-profits and business.
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Published on 10/1/2009
Cheap Labor: Fla. Lawmakers
Lawmakers in states with similar legislative workloads earn far more than those in Florida.
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Published on 10/1/2009
FAMU Law Gains Credibility
LeRoy Pernell's overhaul of the once-troubled law school leads to full accreditation.
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Published on 10/1/2009
