Michael Smith

Aug 25, 2024 | kfyrtv.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

MONTANA (KUMV) - School is back in session in Montana, and Governor Greg Gianforte wants districts to think about implementing cell phone bans during the school day. In a letter sent to Superintendents this week, Gianforte says cell phones distract students, cause learning loss and lower grades. He says the governor’s office will work with education leaders and health officials to develop resources to assist districts. Several school districts already have plans in place.

Apr 11, 2024 | granitegrok.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

Two years ago, NH Conservatives had an ideal opportunity to win the two House seats now held by Democrats Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas. We put up Bob Burns and Caroline Leavitt. Burns was a virtual unknown who defeated Lily Tang Williams in the NH CD2 primary when the Tang-Williams message (having escaped Communism) was what was needed as we plunged further into the depths of a tyrannical govt.

Apr 3, 2024 | sfgate.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith |Natalie Wong |Amanda Gordon |Janet Lorin

ATTN: Financial editors03 April 2024(Bloomberg) -- Wealthy Florida residents and developers are looking to raise at least $300 million for Vanderbilt University to build a sprawling campus in West Palm Beach. Billionaire developer Steve Ross hosted a reception at his Palm Beach mansion on Monday for Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier.

Mar 20, 2024 | sfgate.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

ATTN: Financial editors20 March 2024(Bloomberg) -- Private school operator Avenues has abandoned plans to build a sprawling campus in the heart of Miami aimed at wealthy transplants willing to pay at least $48,500 a year. The owners of the for-profit institution have “indefinitely suspended” development of the $180 million campus due to financing challenges and there’s no plan to revive the project, according to spokeswoman Tara Powers.

Dec 11, 2023 | sfgate.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith |Anna Jean Kaiser

11 December 2023(Bloomberg) -- Ron DeSantis rattled Corporate America by making Walt Disney Co. a target of his conservative culture wars. Now, the Florida governor's campaign to rid the state of Chinese influence is fueling a forceful backlash from big-name investors. A group that represents companies including Blackstone Inc., Steve Ross's Related Cos.