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Questions raised as children moved out of health program

By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The state last month removed about 2,000 children from a specialized program that provides services to medically…

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The rest of the Standard & Poor’s rating story

Last week, the mayor’s office let the public know that Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services had revised its outlook on Pensacola, Fla.’s airport revenue bonds…

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IP helps Florida win Silver Shovel award

Governor Rick Scott yesterday announced that Area Development magazine awarded Florida, through its principal economic development organization Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI), the Silver Shovel award…

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House, Senate agree on LIP total

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After months of federal negotiations and proposals floated by Gov. Rick Scott, the House and the Senate,…

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Chamber to Host Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Seminar

Press Release: It can be difficult for businesses to fully recover after a natural disaster strikes. In an effort to help local businesses prepare for…

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Judge Rodgers to hear Scott LIP lawsuit

Chief U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers will hear arguments June 19 in a lawsuit filed by Gov. Rick Scott against the federal government in…

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Deja vu: House set to defeat Senate Health Plan

By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Despite several changes made in recent days to assuage the concerns of the Republican majority, the Florida…

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Newpoint board knew NEP was pulling out May 22, but kept news from teachers and district

Last night the 21st Century Academy of Pensacola board voted 4-0, with Tracy Adcock absent, not to appeal the notices of termination from the district…

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The mystery man behind Newpoint Education Partners

When you go to Newpoint Education Partners’ website, you will find under “Leadership Team” the names: Mr. David Stiles, Vice President, Operations and Development; Carla…

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Pensacola Speaks today – latest developments on Newpoint Education Partners

Is the charter school empire built by Marcus May about to collapse? There are definitely cracks showing on the walls. I will share on News…

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No doubt Medicaid expansion will help low-income families

Gov. Rick Scott and his Agency for Health Care Administration might not know if the Senate’s FHIX and Medicaid expansion will help provide health care…

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NC State Board of Education places hold on Newpoint charter schools

NC Policy Watch reports today that the North Carolina State Board of Education voted to temporarily put the brakes on allowing that Newpoint Education Partners…

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