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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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Criticism of the University of Florida’s decision to bar three political science professors from testifying in a court case challenging Florida’s controversial Senate Bill 90 has been swift and forceful. Here is a round-up of opinion …
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In a recent speech to the National Conservatism Conference, Marco Rubio tried to cast himself as a critic of big corporations and an ally of American workers. There’s only one problem: Rubio has a years-long record …
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As the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in cases challenging Texas’ draconian new abortion law, a leading reproductive health care advocate from Florida criticized Marco Rubio for his long anti-choice record that includes supporting extreme judges …
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On October 29, 2021 the Tampa Bay Times reported that Jackie Toledo (R-Tampa) “has admitted to irregularities in two of her personal financial disclosures following a complaint and investigation by the state Commission on Ethics.” According …
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A principios del mes pasado, la universidad negó el permiso a tres profesores de Ciencias Políticas de la Universidad de Florida, Daniel Smith, Michael McDonald y Sharon Austin, para actuar como expertos en un caso que …
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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 …