Revenue Cap Defeated by TBRC and Legislature;
Stay Tuned for Analysis of All TBRC Amendments
The TBRC defeated the revenue cap proposal, and a similar plan failed to pass the Legislature before the end of session. The TBRC did place on the ballot an amendment to eliminate school property taxes and one to pave the way for more private school vouchers.
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John Edwards on Poverty
Watch John Edwards discuss his poverty initiatives and explain why he supports CIVIC's mission.
Dr. Sherman Dorn on FCAT Reform
Dr. Dorn discusses proposed reforms to the high school FCAT and the Buros Center report on the flawed 2006 FCAT tests.
CIVIC Forum
In the News
Your Voice Was Heard: TBRC defeats TABOR proposal
Apr 15, 2008
The Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission defeated CP 45 despite efforts by proponents to strong-arm commissioners into voting for it. Prior to the meeting, CIVIC delivered a petition with nearly 1200 names, collected in just three days, urging Commissioners not to repeat Colorado’s mistake, jeopardizing our economy, our infrastructure and our schools.
Florida LAKEWATCH Seeks Volunteers
Mar 18, 2008
The citizen lake monitoring group needs new volunteers to help track water quality in Florida's lakes.
FCAT Reform Legislation Filed for 2008 Session
Feb 11, 2008
A new effort to reduce the state's overemphasis on the FCAT is underway. Find out what's happening, and how you can help.
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