Wire for 05/05/08

Lawyers to probe state investment pool brokers - 04/30/2008 – MiamiHerald.com
TALLAHASSEE -- The state is hiring a law firm to investigate the brokers who sold securities that were later downgraded to Florida's Local Government Investment Pool, leading to a run on the pool. Read More
Orlando Sentinel - Brevard gets new elections supervisor by Aaron Deslatter
Gov. Charlie Crist today appointed Hubert C. Childress Jr., 64, or Mer
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FPL plans conversion for Canaveral plant BY JIM WAYMER • FLORIDA TODAY • April 30, 2008
FPL's proposal to modernize its power plants would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by millions of tons and help address the serious challenge of global climate change,” Crist said in a statement. “This move continues FPL's strong leadership role on the environment. . . I look forward to the state of Florida continuing its partnership with FPL to secure an even better environmental future for our“children.” Read more
Nelson seeks to stop Patrick housing deal BY R. NORMAN MOODY • FLORIDA TODAY • April 30, 2008
Nelson seeks to stop Patrick housing deal Air Force may turn land over to developer Read More
Bill aimed at easing pain of shuttle's demise BY RYAN HIRAKI • FLORIDA TODAY CAPITAL BUREAU • April 30, 2008
Bill aimed at easing pain of shuttle's demise
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