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Education Funding in 2018

This week, we discuss public education and the things that stand in the way of its success. How is it funded? Why are we running so low on teachers? What can be done? All that and more.

Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.

 

Sources 

https://www.politifact.com/florida/article/2018/aug/22/fact-checking-sen-bill-nelsons-claims-about-russia/ 

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/health/2018/08/23/lake-okeechobee-discharges-st-lucie-river-increasing/1077853002/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/school-zone/os-teacher-shortage-florida-local-schools-20180817-story.html 

https://www.flgov.com/2018/03/09/gov-rick-scott-signs-marjory-stoneman-douglas-high-school-public-safety-act/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/armed-school-safety-guardian-training-polk-county-florida/

https://gwengraham.com/priority/education/ 

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/22/florida-legislatures-republican-leaders-clash-with-governors-school-security-request/ 

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/08/09/enrollment-is-down-at-teacher-colleges-so.html

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/school-zone/os-orange-teachers-pay-students-evaluations-20170213-story.html

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/school-zone/os-teachers-merit-pay-florida-20180104-story.html

https://miami.cbslocal.com/2011/03/24/gov-scott-to-sign-teacher-merit-pay-bill/ 

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2017/03/08/florida-lottery-not-education-jackpot/98265030/ 

https://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2018/mar/23/rick-scott/rick-scott-says-k-12-state-university-funding-high/

http://www.governing.com/gov-data/education-data/state-education-spending-per-pupil-data.html

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2018/08/11/many-states-are-purging-voters-from-the-rolls

http://www.flalottery.com/

2018 Florida Primaries

This week on Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast, we break down the seven main candidates running for governor and where exactly they stand. Who should you vote for? Well, that’s up to you, but this cheat sheet on the basics covers the major issues facing Florida voters this year.

Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.

 

Sources

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/16/rick-scott-and-wife-invested-in-parent-company-bidding-on-tampa-high-speed-rail/ 

https://andrewgillum.com/

https://gwengraham.com/ 

https://www.jeffgreeneforflorida.com/

https://www.chriskingforflorida.com/

https://philiplevine2018.com/ 

https://rondesantis.com/

https://adamputnam.com/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-florida-governor-campaign-issues-scott-maxwell-20180202-story.html?

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/docs/Mason_Dixon_Florida_July_2017.pdf

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/gradebook/2018/06/06/florida-rates-poorly-in-per-student-funding-in-new-education-week-report/

https://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2017/mar/07/janet-cruz/how-much-does-florida-teacher-pay-lag-behind-natio/

http://www.winknews.com/2018/07/18/campaign-finger-pointing-whos-taking-money-from-sugar-industry/

http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/02/23/florida-democratic-activists-love-andrew-gillum-they-seem-oblivious-to-the-dark-cloud/

http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/05/31/gwen-graham-isnt-running-from-her-congressional-record-despite-the-critics/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/01/11/what-does-a-15-minimum-wage-do-to-the-economy-economists-are-starting-to-find-out/?utm_term=.d0df1564767d

http://www.eqfl.org/Florida_Competitive_Workplace_Act

https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/not-expecting-a-bible-thumping-liberal-to-run-for-florida-governor-meet/2325869

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-s5-affordable-housing-crisis-20180731-story.html

http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20180811/democratic-candidate-for-governor-philip-levine-talks-red-tide-election-security-in-sarasota

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article211326029.html

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/03/27/florida-governor-candidate-philip-levine-thinks-minimum-wage-should-be-left-up-to-cities

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/15/dem-poll-phil-levine-edges-ahead-of-gwen-graham-for-lead/

https://www.gracemedicalhome.org/ 

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article216584570.html 

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/15/ron-desantis-to-visit-southwest-florida-to-view-toxic-green-algae/ 

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/07/23/proud-nra-sellout-one-year-later-adam-putnam/ 

http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/06/08/adam-putnams-office-stopped-concealed-weapons-background-checks-for-a-year-because-it-couldnt-log-in/

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/15/putnam-desantis-stick-tough-crime-campaign-promises/698587002/

https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article216627210.html

Algal Blooms

This week, we discuss the harmful algal blooms that are sweeping the coasts of Florida, as well as the people playing politics as the death toll increases. 

Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.

 

Sources

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/now-trump-administration-wants-limit-citizenship-legal-immigrants-n897931

https://www.winknews.com/2018/07/23/some-critics-place-algae-blame-on-sugar-farming-industry/

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-ahurricane14sep14-story.html

https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/02/us/sea-turtles-florida-red-tide-wxc-trnd/index.html

https://www.flgov.com/2018/07/09/gov-scott-issues-emergency-order-to-combat-algal-blooms-in-south-florida/

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/politics/2018/08/03/rick-scott-and-bill-nelson-battle-over-algae-blooms/864227002/

https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/harmful-algal-blooms

https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/sources-and-solutions

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/06/only-one-candidate-for-governor-still-takes-money-from-big-sugar-adam-putnam/

http://weatherplus.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/04/28/ten-things-to-know-about-the-herbert-hoover-dike-and-why-trump-is-weighing-in/

http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Lake-Okeechobee/Herbert-Hoover-Dike/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-sugar-florida-bill-nelson-rick-scott-maxwell-20180417-story.html

http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/why-wont-florida-gop-leaders-talk-about-hunting-trips-to-king-ranch-in/2190083

https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/recips.php?ind=A1200&recipdetail=S&sortorder=U&mem=Y&cycle=2018

 

The Trust Act

This week on Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast, we delve into the recently passed Trust Act and its impact on Orlando, and the country at large. Then, we explore the history of immigrants in Florida and the strong opinions held by different Florida politicians.

Our theme song is Good Life by Loco Lobo.

Sources:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-orlando-trust-vote-20180723-story.html

http://www.brevardtimes.com/2018/07/brevard-county-non-sanctuary-county-orlando-trust-act-illegal-immigration/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-gainesville-immigration-policy-20180405-story.html

http://www.commonsenseimmigrationtx.org/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/07/08/4-big-things-to-know-about-sanctuary-cities-and-illegal-immigration/?utm_term=.c0db11ee5829

http://time.com/4890845/miami-sanctuary-city-immigration-donald-trump/

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article146091594.html

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-castro-florida-20161127-story.html

http://time.com/5268572/jeff-sessions-illegal-border-separated/

https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/ybor_city_historic_district.html

https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/cuban-immigrants-united-states

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/even-as-trump-tightens-asylum-rules-thousands-of-venezuelans-find-a-warm-welcome-in-miami/2018/05/15/5e747fec-52cf-11e8-a551-5b648abe29ef_story.html?utm_term=.99777d94d25a

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/05/01/what-does-mean-seek-asylum-united-states/564262002/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-gillum-abolish-ice-20180705-story.html

http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20180618/immigration-hardliner-ron-desantis-id-keep-family-together

 

Brightline Trains

In our first episode of Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast, we discuss the impacts that high-speed rail expansion have on the state. We discuss these impacts with Brent Hanlon, the Chairman of Steering Committe for Citizens Against Rail Expansion. 

Don't forget to register to vote for the Florida Primaries by July 30th. You can register at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov

Our theme song is Good Life by Loco Lobo.

Sources:

http://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2018/06/19/brightline-passenger-rail-moves-forward-with-orlando-expansion

http://projects.mypalmbeachpost.com/all-aboard/

http://corporate.sunrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20588_SUN_2016MediaKit_1.pdf

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/opinion/contributors/2018/05/01/brightline-place-undue-hardship-treasure-coast-guest-column/565540002/

http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/06/22/rick-scott-announces-potential-high-speed-rail-linking-tampa-and-orlando/

http://malled.blog.mypalmbeachpost.com/2016/12/22/brightline-opponents-call-financing-plan-shift-a-scheme-to-avoid-lawsuit/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-brightline-gets-orange-ok-20180619-story.html

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/shaping-our-future/all-aboard-florida/2018/02/13/martin-indian-river-counties-file-new-lawsuit-attempt-block-brightline-expansion/334842002/

https://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/business/brightline-trains-look-empty-post-counts-how-many-were-board/WeNuCY7pgphQYy7Ywv6jFO/