Articles in Category: 'Florida Retirement System'

Bill Me Later? Top Legislative Losses of the Florida 2013 Session
By: Eric Giunta | Posted: May 6, 2013 3:55 AM
 
TAGS: ACLU, American Civil Liberties Union, ban on sharia law, Braman Honda, cannabis legalization, Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act, corporate welfare, Don Gaetz, FLCAN, Florida Cannabis Action Network, Florida Legislature, Florida Retirement System, HB 1139, HB 351, HB 7011, Hernán Cortés, Jack Latvala, Jeff Clemens, Jodi James, Joe Negron, Katie Edwards, Kelli Stargel, Ken Roberson, Larry Metz, marijuana legalization, Medicaid expansion, Medical cannabis, medical marijuana, Miami Dolphins, Miami-Dade GOP, Miami-Dade Republican Executive Committee, Negroncare, News, Norman Braman, Obamacare, Parent Empowerment, Parent Trigger, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, pension reform, Philadelphia Eagles, PPACA, Rick Scott, SB 862, Stephen Ross, Sun Life Stadium, Politics
 
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Defined Contribution Plans: Smart Investment for the Future
By: Peter Ferrara | Posted: February 16, 2012 3:55 AM
There's a way to compensate retired public employees for their service without tomorrow's taxpayers paying a high, unpredictable price.
TAGS: defined benefit plan, defined contribution plan, Florida Retirement System, FRS, Heartland Institute, MyFRS, News, public pension plans, Columns
 
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Senators to Review $10,000 Bill for Hedge-Fund Investment Records
By: Jim Turner | Posted: October 10, 2011 3:55 AM
 
TAGS: Florida Retirement System, Jeff Atwater, Mike Fasano, Mike Haridopolos, News, Pam Bondi, Ramius LLC, Starboard Value & Opportunity Master Fund Ltd, State Board of Administration, Politics
 
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State Employee Pension Changes Keep Retirement Funding Stable
By: Jim Turner | Posted: September 28, 2011 3:55 AM
TAGS: Florida Pension, Florida Retirement System, Milliman, News, Rick Scott, Politics, Government
 
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Amid Downgrades and Market Shakeups, Florida Keeps Cool Head
By: Gray Rohrer | Posted: August 18, 2011 3:55 AM
TAGS: Debt, downgrade, Florida Retirement System, Gov. Rick Scott, News, rating agency, S&P, Sen. Mike Haridopolos, South Florida Water Management District, State Board of Administration, stock market, U.S. debt, Politics
 
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State Sees Flood of New Retirees
By: Lilly Rockwell News Service of Florida | Posted: July 31, 2011 7:48 AM
TAGS: AFSCME, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Department of Management Services, Doug Martin, DROP, Florida Education System, Florida Retirement System, Florida Supreme Court, Mark Pudlow, News, Retirees, Rick Scott, Politics
 
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Florida Pension Plan Gains $19 Billion
By: Lilly Rockwell News Service of Florida | Posted: July 21, 2011 3:55 AM
 
TAGS: 401(k), Ash Williams, CalSTRS, Florida Education Association, Florida Retirement System, News, Pension, State Board of Administration, Politics
 
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Three Major State Laws Take Effect in Florida July 1
By: Gray Rohrer | Posted: July 1, 2011 3:55 AM
 
TAGS: abortion bills, American Civil Liberties Union, Department of Corrections, drug testing, Florida Education Association, Florida Legislature, Florida Retirement System, Gov. Charlie Crist, Gov. Rick Scott, HB 353, Medicaid, News, Pill Mills, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, SB 736, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Government
 
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Ruling Over Pension Contributions Expected
By: Gray Rohrer | Posted: July 1, 2011 3:55 AM
 

TAGS: Attorney General Pam Bondi, Florida Education Association, Florida Legislature, Florida Retirement System, Gov. Rick Scott, Judge Jackie Fulford, Leon County Circuit Court, News, Pensions, State Board of Administration, state workers, Government
 
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Democrats Turn to Courts to Halt Florida GOP’s Agenda
By: Gray Rohrer | Posted: June 25, 2011 3:55 AM
 

TAGS: American Civil Liberties Union, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Class Size, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Florida Education Association, Florida Legislature, Florida Retirement System, Gov. Rick Scott, McKay Scholarship Program, News, Rep. Perry Thurston, Rep. Ron Saunders, Sen. Arthenia Joyner, Sen. Don Gaetz, Sen. Thad Altman, Voting Rights Act, Government
 
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Weekly Roundup: The Education of Mr. Robinson
By: Jim Saunders News Service of Florida | Posted: June 24, 2011 6:19 PM
 
TAGS: Ander Crenshaw, Andy Ford, Bernie Machen, Billy Buzzett, Dan Smith, DCA, Department of Community Affairs, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Eric Smith, Florida Education Associaion, Florida Retirement System, Florida Supreme Court, Gerard Robinson, Jeff Clemens, Jennifer Krell Davis, John Thrasher, Jose Martinez, Linda Williams, Mary Anne Carter, Mike Haridopolos, Mike Prendergast, News, Pam Bondi, Rick Scott, Roberto Martinez, South Florida Water Management District, State Board of Education, Steve MacNamara, United States Supreme Court, University of Florida, Will Weatherford, Government
 
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Union Challenge to Florida Pension Reform Stirs Backlash
By: Kenric Ward | Posted: June 22, 2011 3:55 AM
 

TAGS: Andrew Nappi, Andy Ford, Bob McClure, Dominic Calabro, Florida 10th Amendment Center, Florida Education Association, Florida Retirement System, Florida TaxWatch, government employees, James Madison Institute, News, Pensions, Politics, Government
 
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Teachers' Union Sues State Over Pension Reforms
By: Gray Rohrer | Posted: June 21, 2011 3:55 AM
 

TAGS: Florida Education Association, Florida Legislature, Florida Police Benevolent Association, Florida Public Services Union, Florida Retirement System, Gov. Charlie Crist, Gov. Rick Scott, merit pay law, News, Sen. Don Gaetz, Service Employees International Union, Government
 
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James Madison Institute Cheers 2011 Legislative Session
By: Kevin Derby | Posted: May 27, 2011 3:55 AM
TAGS: Barack Obama, Bob McClure, charter schools, Florida Retirement System, Health Care Freedom Act, James Madison Institute, JMI, legislature, News, Pensions, Robert Sanchez, School Choice, TABOR, William Mattox, Government
 
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Florida Universities Prepare to Slash Budgets
By: Lilly Rockwell News Service of Florida | Posted: May 13, 2011 3:55 PM
TAGS: Bernie Machen, Board of Governors, Bright Futures, Ed Mitchell, enrollment, Eric Barron, Florida Retirement System, Florida State University, FSU, Mark Walsh, News, Rick Scott, Tuition, UF, United Faculty of Florida, universities, University of Florida, University of South Florida, Government
 
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Pension Reform Advocates: We Want More
By: Gray Rohrer | Posted: May 13, 2011 3:55 AM

TAGS: Florida Retirement System, Florida State University, Floridians for Sustainable Pensions, Gov. Rick Scott, LeRoy Collins Institute, News, Pensions, state workers, Government
 
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Lawmakers Slash Schools Budget
By: Lilly Rockwell News Service of Florida | Posted: May 9, 2011 3:55 AM
TAGS: Bill Montford, Florida Education Association, Florida Retirement System, Florida School Boards Association, News, Robin Meyer, Wayne Blanton, Government
 
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