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Proposal could increase pay for state employees in North Central Florida
By Charlene Ochogo on March 29th, 2013 | Last updated: March 29, 2013 at 5:26 pm
The House has proposed a $1,400 pay raise for state employees. The Senate has proposed a 3 percent pay raise for state employees. Members of the House and Senate will have until early May to reach a final decision on the state’s new budget. If passed, the pay raise would take effect Nov. 1.
Lawmakers consider change to pensions for state employees
By April Lanuza on January 25th, 2013 | Last updated: February 1, 2013 at 12:16 am
A panel of Florida lawmakers is considering changing the state pension system that would rid the current system and move employees to a new 401(k)-type plan.
Judge rules on Scott’s prison health care privatization plan, sends to Legislature
By Kelsey Meany and Leah Harding on December 5th, 2012 | Last updated: December 5, 2012 at 10:43 am
John Cooper, a Tallahassee circuit court judge, ruled Tuesday that a plan for prison privatization must be approved by a full Legislature, rather than just a panel. Gov. Rick Scott plans to appeal the decision.
