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New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released today indicates 531,000 jobs were created in October, 2021. The new report also reveals the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6 percent, down from 6.3 percent at the …
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On Wednesday November 3rd, at a “press conference” that felt more like a political rally, Governor DeSantis called for the creation of a statewide law enforcement office dedicated to combating election crimes. According to a document …
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After a night that saw the election of Ken Welch, the first Black mayor in St. Petersburg’s history and the election of Lisset Hanewicz, the first Latina to the St. Petersburg City Council, Florida Democratic Party Chairman …
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Last week three University of Florida Political Science professors, Daniel Smith, Michael McDonald and Sharon Austin, were denied permission by the university to serve as experts in a case challenging Florida’s controversial Senate Bill 90 in …
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On Friday October 29 Governor Ron DeSantis formally called for a special session where the legislature will consider measures to prevent Florida businesses from implementing COVID-19 vaccination requirements for their employees. The Legislature has been ordered …
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After months of delay, Governor Ron DeSantis finally set the special elections for three South Florida legislative seats that will become vacant in January. South Florida voters had filed a lawsuit against the Governor before he …
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Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following statement: “President Biden and Democrats are close to passing an ambitious and popular agenda that will enhance the quality of life of Floridians and all Americans. It …
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Today the American Society of Civil Engineers released its report on Florida’s critical infrastructure, giving the state an overall grade of “C.” The report covers 14 sectors, including roads, bridges, schools, ports and aviation. According to …
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Last week, during a visit to Senator Tina Polsky’s office, Dr. Joseph Ladapo refused to don a mask even though she notified him that she had a serious medical condition. He was subsequently asked to leave …
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On Thursday October 21, 2021, at a news conference in Clearwater, Florida, Governor DeSantis called for a special session of the Florida Legislature to ban employee vaccination requirements in the state, withdraw liability protections from companies …