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Florida House of Representatives passes raise for state employees
By Chip Skambis on April 12th, 2013 | Last updated: April 12, 2013 at 5:44 pm
The Florida House of Representatives passed House Bill 5001 Friday, giving state employees a $1,400 across-the-board pay raise. The raise has been split into two tiers: a $1,000 pay raise and $400 performance-based bonus.
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.
Tallahassee lawmaker proposes 7 percent pay hike for state workers
By Rachel Crosby on January 23rd, 2013 | Last updated: January 24, 2013 at 3:42 pm
State Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda proposed a 7 percent pay raise for state employees and government professionals. Funding would come from the current budget surplus as well as more efficiently collecting taxes.
Gov. Rick Scott proposes $2,500 pay raise for teachers
By Jensen Werley on January 23rd, 2013 | Last updated: January 24, 2013 at 12:57 pm
Gov. Rick Scott proposed a $2,500 pay raise for full-time teachers in a speech at Ocoee Middle School in Orlando. His proposal must be approved by state legislature and comes after another proposal to increase K-12 funding.
