TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Florida's newest group of political leaders may not have officially taken office yet, but they're getting a head start at changing public policy.

Several State House Representatives began working on publishing a book several months ago. Wednesday they revealed part of their research and a glimpse of what may become next session's headliners.

At a news conference Wednesday, Representative Marco Rubio, (R) Clearwater, said, "We want every child in Florida to graduate high school and we want them to graduate headed in one of two directions: college-bound or industry-certified in an employable career."

Education is one of 100 ideas some Florida State Representatives revealed during a sneak preview of their latest publication: 100 Innovative Ideas for Florida's Future.
"What we need to fund is the endeavor and what we need to mandate is the endeavor of curriculum reform in the state of Florida," Rubio said..

The Three Representatives who held the news conference also explained their plan to crack down on crime, especially in on websites like "myspace."

Representative Dean Cannon, (R) Winter Park, said, "We want to prohibit registered sex offenders and stalkers access to those sites as well as monitor their internet use."

Energy use is another one of the book's headliners.
"I think Republicans and Democrats--for the most part-- agree on where we want to go…our disagreements should be--and I think are--about how to get there," Rubio said.

The official book is scheduled to be released Monday, November 20.

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