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A+ Plan Results in More Florida Students Preparing for College
As a result of Governor Bush’s continued commitment to education, Florida saw the largest increase in the nation of students taking the SAT.
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Another Business Expands in Florida
Governor Bush’s Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development, Enterprise Florida, and the Tampa Committee of 100 worked together to encourage Tropical Sportswear Int’l Corporation, a Tampa-based company, to expand its business in Florida.
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Bush Recognized for Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Recovery
Florida and Governor Jeb Bush continue to be widely recognized for the state’s post 9/11 recovery.
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Bush Thanks Faith-Based Community for Helping Serve Most Vulnerable
Highlighting the successful partnerships that have served thousands of Florida’s most vulnerable citizens, Governor Bush opened the first ever Governor's Faith-Based Summit.
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Bush-Brogan A+ Plan Recognizes Improving Schools
Last week, Governor Jeb Bush and Lt. Governor Frank Brogan recognized improving schools as part of the A+ Plan’s School Recognition Program. The program recognizes schools with a $100 per student award that have improved at least one letter grade or received an “A.”
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Bush-Brogan Campaign's Statewide “Four More” Bus Tour
Governor Jeb Bush and Lt. Governor Frank Brogan continue their three day, 15 stop "Four More" statewide bus tour.
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Bush-Brogan Endorsed By 38 Sheriffs
In yet another demonstration of Florida law enforcement’s strong support for the Bush-Brogan ticket, the Bush campaign today announced the endorsements of 38 Florida sheriffs, including 13 Democrat sheriffs.
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CATO Institute Gives Governor Bush an A for Fiscal Responsibility
Florida and Governor Jeb Bush continue to be recognized for the state’s post 9/11 recovery. Florida remains the national leader in job growth and is the only large state experiencing job gains.
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Florida and National Media Call Debate for Jeb
Read what the Florida and National media had to say about Tuesday night's debate.
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FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS ENDORSE BUSH
The Bush-Brogan 2002 campaign is pleased to announce the endorsement of the Florida Professional Firefighters (FPF). The announcement was made on Monday during the FPF’s 58th Annual Convention in Altamonte Springs.
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Florida Home Builders Association Endorses Bush
The Bush-Brogan 2002 campaign is pleased to announce the endorsement of the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), an organization representing residential construction professionals throughout the state.
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Florida is a National Leader in Employment in the Biomedical Industry
Today Governor Bush visited the opening of a new Nabi Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing facility in Boca Raton. An estimated 2,200 Florida businesses employ over 300,000 workers in the production of biomedical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
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Florida Students Learning More
Over the last four years, Florida students have dramatically improved their reading skills. In 1999, Governor Bush and Lt. Governor Brogan worked to pass the A+ Plan, which has brought a renewed focus on learning, high standards, and accountability to Florida schools.
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Florida Teachers of the Year Back Bush
The Bush-Brogan 2002 campaign is pleased to announce the endorsements of all five of Florida’s most recent Teachers of the Year. In making their endorsements, the five teachers - three Republicans, one Democrat and one Independent - all cited Gov. Jeb Bush’s strong commitment to Florida’s schools, teachers and classrooms, as well as his commitment to educational excellence and accountability in Florida.
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Florida Top Three Nationally in Business Climate
Florida was once again recognized for it positive business climate.
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Florida’s Economy is Growing
Last Friday, Florida’s economists estimated that Florida’s economy has brought in $643.9 million in additional revenues than originally expected. This revised estimate is yet another sign that Florida’s economy is strengthening.
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Florida’s Tourism Industry is Rebounding
Just over six months since the September 11 terrorist attacks, Florida’s tourism industry is bouncing back. Governor Bush has advocated aggressive efforts to encourage people to visit Florida, and they are working. New radio and television ads featuring Governor Bush and Florida-based celebrities will soon be airing to continue to promote Florida’s spectacular vacation destinations.
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Florida’s Tourism Industry Recovers from Terrorist Attacks
Meeting with tourism and economic development officials in Florida’s Panhandle, Governor Jeb Bush highlighted the recovery of Florida’s tourism industry, just one year following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
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Fraternal Order of Police Endorse Governor Bush
The Bush-Brogan 2002 campaign is pleased to announce the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police.
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Gov. Bush and Lt. Gov. Brogan Travel Coast to Coast
Tallahassee - Governor Jeb Bush and Lt. Governor Frank Brogan will travel coast to coast on the “Soaring to Victory” fly around on Monday, November 4. They will make stops in Pensacola, Jacksonville, Orlando, Temple Terrace, West Palm Beach and Miami.
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GOVERNOR BUSH ADDRESSES CRITICAL NURSING SHORTAGE
Continuing his efforts to address Florida’s shortage of nurses, Governor Jeb Bush today announced a plan to recruit and retain nurses. The plan, a partnership between the State of Florida and Fannie Mae, will allow participants to apply for affordable home and education loans.
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Governor Bush Addresses Skyrocketing Cost of Malpractice Insurance
Governor Bush recently appointed the Select Task Force on Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance to review the impact of the skyrocketing cost of liability insurance on healthcare in Florida before it adversely affects patient access and care.
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Governor Bush Announces Priorities for Upcoming Year
Unveiling his fourth annual budget recommendation to the Florida Legislature, Governor Bush today focused on the building blocks of his administration – education, social services, public safety, the environment, economic development, and tax relief. The Governor’s $48.7 billion budget proposal’s paramount goal is to improve the lives of all Floridians.
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Governor Bush Announces Start of “First Serve”
Florida is the first state in the nation to participate in the First Serve program, which is an after-school program for inner-city youth sponsored by the United States Tennis Association. First Serve will provide students with mentors, tutors, computers, and tennis lessons.
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Governor Bush Earns Straight As on Seniors issues
Aging with Dignity issued its report card on seniors issues giving Governor Jeb Bush all As. By comparison, Bill McBride received three incompletes and a C.
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Governor Bush Improves Seniors Access to Long-Term Care
Continuing his commitment to ensure quality long-term care for seniors, Governor Bush created the Office of Long-Term Care Policy to coordinate policies across agencies to better provide seniors with needed services. Governor Bush also created the Office of the Long-Term Care Policy Advisory Council to oversee the implementation of policies and provide direction.
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Governor Bush Offers Domestic Violence Victims Health Care Assistance
Often times victims of domestic violence struggle financially – facing the daunting task of putting their lives back together and raising their children. Finding quality, affordable health care makes these struggles even more stressful.
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Governor Bush Proposes Strengthening Florida’s High-Tech Industry
Governor Bush has proposed to increase technology research at Florida’s universities through the creation of Centers of Excellence. We can diversify our economy and strengthen Florida’s high-tech job sector by recruiting expert high-tech professionals to our universities and investing in research development in emerging technologies.
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Governor Bush Signs Bill to Ensure Funding for Everglades Restoration
Governor Bush signed House Bill 813 into law, creating a dedicated state funding source for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
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Governor Bush Signs Bills Helping Florida Homeowners
On Thursday, Governor Bush signed Senate Bill 2014 into law, which will help Florida’s low-income elder homeowners. This bill will make it easier for Floridians who are 65 or older file for the additional property tax homestead exemption by eliminating some of the burdensome paperwork.
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Governor Bush Signs Bills to Aid Veterans and Military Personnel
On Memorial Day, Governor Bush signed legislation to aid military personnel and their families, as well as Florida's veterans. These bills provide tax exemptions for veterans, tuition benefits for children of military personnel, and high school diplomas for Korean War Veterans.
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Governor Bush Signs Bills to Strengthen Victims’ Rights
This week, Governor Bush signed legislation to help domestic violence victims and to protect the public from sexual predators. These new laws will improve our state’s efforts to end violence and to diligently protect the rights of those who do fall victim.
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Governor Bush Signs Law to Give School Districts More Flexibility
In December, Governor Bush signed House Bill 13-C into law, giving school districts more freedom in how they spend education funds. The School District Flexibility Act will allow districts to determine their own local priorities for spending.
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Governor Bush Signs New Three-Strikes-And-You’re-Out Bills
On Monday, Governor Bush signed five bills into law that will ensure that Florida's Three-Strike Violent Felony Offender Act of 1999 will continue to require prison terms for this state’s most violent felons.
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Governor Bush Signs Responsible Balanced Budget
Taking responsible action in the face of a budget shortfall that doubled after September 11, Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature worked together to produce a balanced budget. Governor Bush signed this budget into law today.
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Governor Bush Strengthens Military Bases with $4 Million in Grants
Florida’s military bases and host communities will be strengthened as a result of $4million in Defense Infrastructure Grants awarded by Governor Bush. Created in 1999 by Governor Bush, the grants benefit Florida through funding important dual-use infrastructure projects.
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Governor Bush Supports Operation SAFEkids
Meeting with child safety and law enforcement officials today in Miami, Governor Bush expressed his support for Operation SAFEKids to locate missing children under the supervision if the state.
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Governor Bush's Position on Tax Reform Proposal
Today Governor Bush wrote to Senate President John McKay and House Speaker Tom Feeney to share his position on the tax reform proposal currently under consideration by the Florida Legislature. You can read his letter here.
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Governor Bush’s Silver Saver Program to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Visiting the Union Academy Cultural Center in Tarpon Springs and the Festival Discount Pharmacy in Miami, Governor Bush announced the approval of one of the first federal waivers to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs for low-income seniors.
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Governor Jeb Bush Recommends Close to $1 Billion More for Education
As part of their continued commitment to education, Governor Bush and Lieutenant Governor Brogan today proposed increasing Florida’s K-20 education budget by nearly $1 billion.
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Just Read, Florida!
Earlier this year, Governor Bush outlined his statewide reading plan to ensure all students read at grade level by 2012 – Just Read, Florida!
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McBride Only Major-State Candidate Not Running Spanish TV Ads
Of the eight candidates for governor in the four states with the greatest number of Hispanic residents, corporate lawyer Bill McBride is the only candidate not running television ads in Spanish, according to a new study by the Johns Hopkins Journal of American Politics.
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One Florida Initiative is a Success
Just over two years ago, Governor Bush unveiled the One Florida Initiative. The initiative was designed to replace Florida’s system of race-based quotas, set-asides, and preferences. Unfair admissions policies based on race were replaced with greater outreach and recruitment as well as an increased emphasis on student performance.
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Police Benevolent Association Backs Bush-Brogan Campaign
The Bush-Brogan 2002 campaign is pleased to announce the backing of the Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA), Florida’s largest public safety union.
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President and Gov. Bush Sign Pact to Reserve Water for Everglades
Meeting in the Oval Office, President George W. Bush and Governor Jeb Bush signed a historic agreement to ensure plenty of water is available to restore Florida’s Everglades. A year ahead of schedule, this pact will reserve adequate amounts of quality water for this 30-year, $7.8 billion project.
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Rural Economic Development
While in Washington for the National Governors’ Association meeting, Governor Bush met with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman. Secretary Veneman has recently approved $52.4 million to expand electricity distribution in rural Florida areas and help with local economic development efforts.
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Top 5 Reasons to Watch Governor Bush Debate Bill McBride
Read the top five reasons and then tune in to your local NBC station Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM EST and watch Governor Bush hand Bill McBride his third debate defeat!
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What the Media is Saying About the Race for Governor
“Bush widens lead in final days” (Miami Herald headline, 10/27/02), “Bill McBride has stalled.” (St. Pete Times, 10/27/02), “Jeb Bush is the clear choice for governor on Nov. 5.” (Ft Myers News-Press, 10/27/02)
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What the Media is Saying Today About the Race for Governor
Read what the Florida and National media have to say about Florida's Governor's race.
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What the Media is Saying Today About the Race for Governor
Read what the Florida and National media have to say about the Governor's race.
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What the National Press is Saying About the Florida Governor’s Race
“McBride Stumbles as Dems Seek Revenge in Florida” (Wall Street Journal headline, 10/30/02)
McBride’s “momentum appears stalled with Bush leading 49-to-43 in one recent poll and 51-43 in another. It follows devastating attacks on McBride's central issue of education reform. Republicans totaled up the cost of his promises at $29 billion or $3,300 in new taxes per Florida family.” (Fox News, 10/29/02)
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Budget Facts
The Florida Legislature concluded a successful special session on Thursday with the passage of a revised budget. Some facts: Even with wartime necessitated budget reductions, the state budget is still 20% greater than in 1998, with spending increases focused on our state’s priorities - education, health and human services, public safety and the environment.
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New Laws Strengthen Florida’s Domestic Security
On December 10, 2001, Governor Bush signed multiple bills to strengthen Florida’s domestic security. In concert with the immediate steps the Governor took to protect our state in the wake of September 11, these new laws will further improve our local and state governments’ readiness to prevent and respond to any future threats.
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Education Makes the Difference, Daytona Beach News-Journal Article
As part of this year's celebration of Black History Month, Gov. Jeb Bush held an essay contest which asked Florida students to answer the question, "What impact has black history had on my life?" Three winners were announced last week and excerpts from their essays appear on this page.
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