Posts Tagged ‘Government’
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The Superintendents
Three key administrators – Bill Vogel, Walt Griffin and James Lawson — responsible for leading public schools in two counties of Central Florida respond to questions posed by local business persons at a gathering held May 3, 2012 to learn about the state of education in the public school districts of Seminole and east Orange county. Length – 40:59
2012 Legislative Session Report
04/12/12, Central Florida Matters, Heard in Central Florida, Main Features, Podcast | Tags: Economy, Education, Government
Hear Seminole County legislators Rep. Scott Plakon, Sen. David Simmons and Rep Jason Brodeur report on the outcome of the 2012 session of the Florida Legislature. Length: 44:25
Winners & Losers
04/12/12, Central Florida Matters, Heard in Central Florida, Main Features, Podcast | Tags: Education, Environment, Government, Health
Deirdre Macnab, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida give the League’s perspective on winning and losing legislation coming from the recently adjourned session of the 2012 Florida Legislature. Length: 39:30
Title and event photographs courtesy Charles E. Miller
Dallari on Transportation
Hear Seminole County commissioner Bob Dallari review major transportation projects underway or in the pipeline for the county, its 7-cities and the Central Florida region. Length 31:34
(Event Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media)
A Conversation with the Homeless
Hear a conversation with three homeless men and two representatives from support organizations addressing pending law changes in the city of Sanford regarding loitering, panhandling and meal sharing locations. Length 01:19:29
(Event Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media)
Ertel on Voting
Hear remarks from Michael Ertel, supervisor of elections for Seminole County, Florida, on voting, precincts and redistricting. Ertel speaks for the first 40-minutes of this event, followed by 12-minutes of answers to 8 questions you’ll hear asked by league members.
The event is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Seminole County. Length 01:00:03
(Event Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media)
Government in the Sunshine?
Florida’s Government in the Sunshine laws are celebrated annually in the state during a week in March known as Sunshine Week. This feature brings together a collection of 6-voices speaking about their experiences with Florida’s Sunshine law, particularly from a local level. Length: 24:04
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck)
Title picture: “Sun” courtesy- ilco
Title picture: “Sun” courtesy- ilco
Oviedo Community Center
On January 23, 2012, the Oviedo City Council narrowly approved the purchase of an empty US Post Office building to convert into a community events center. Located in the historic downtown section of the city, the city claims the center will be a “hook” for launching a revitalization of that area. Length: 37:55
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck )
Jason Brodeur: Legislative Update
Representative Jason Brodeur shares his perspective on the issues facing the Florida Legislature as the 2012 session winds down. He comments on funding schools, the budget crisis in Seminole County public schools, the proposed Internet Sale tax, eliminating red-light cameras and changes in homestead exemptions Length: 17:08.
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner)
David Simmons: Legislative Up-date
The 2012 legislative session is moving to conclusion and Senator David Simmons of Seminole and Orange counties reports on the progress of important bills. He comments on education funding, prison privatization, the Seminole expressway authority, and corporate tax breaks. Length: 16:20
Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner
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