FLORIDA DIGEST - March 15, 2009

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Sun-Sentinel
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/
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-Broward County hospital district officials gather at costly resorts
District retreats sometimes held at costly resorts
The tax-assisted Broward Health hospital district paid almost $60,000 to hold its last two January retreats at the four-star PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens. Both times the district, which serves central and north Broward County Click here for restaurant inspection reports, violated its own written policy of not paying for accommodations and meals in the tri-county area. The overnight stays came as the district grappled with state budget cuts, more uninsured patients and other financial pressures.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/health/sfl-flbtravel0308pnmar15,0,5629548.story


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Fort Report
http://www.fortreport.com/
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-4-day school week an idea to save cash
Northeast Florida reviews options but is wary of hidden costs for students. With the nation's school districts strapped for cash, more and more are considering a schedule that delights students and makes working parents cringe: Class only four days a week.
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/meek-scores-big-union-nods-2009-03-14.html

-Florida urged to change rights-restoration rules for felons
Advocates are urging the state to make it easier for felons to have their civil rights restored.
BY JANET ZINK
As Gov. Charlie Crist met last week with members of his Cabinet to consider requests from felons who want their civil rights restored, the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition planned events throughout the state to call attention to what it says are problems with the process.
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/story/950710.html

-Cherish public's right to know
Each year, Sunshine Week celebrates Florida's cherished heritage of open government. The Public Records and Sunshine Laws, as well as our unique open government constitutional amendment, stand out among other state laws in safeguarding the public's right of access to government records and proceedings.
http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/article983808.ece

-Great/awful choice for judge
Palm Beach Post Editorial
The scene: Gov. Crist's judicial appointments office. The topic: Two Palm Beach County circuit court vacancies, which the governor will fill.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/content/opinion/epaper/2009/03/15/a26a_schultzcol_0315.html

-4-day school week an idea to save cash
Northeast Florida reviews options but is wary of hidden costs for students.
Times-Union writers Brandon Larrabee, Topher Sanders and Walter Jones contributed to this report.
http://www.jacksonville.com/news/metro/schools/2009-03-14/story/4-day_school_week_an_idea_to_save_cash


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