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Senator Rick Scott Pushes Legislation to Provide Tax Break for Homeowners
West Orlando News - Florida
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June 8, 2025
Florida Senator Rick Scott is pushing legislation to provide a tax break for homeowners. Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott announced the reintroduction of the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act to provide American homeowners an above-the-line...
Florida Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez discusses Cuba policy and honors D-Day anniversary
Key West Reporter - Florida
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June 7, 2025
U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez Florida's 28th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez Florida's 28th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot Carlos A. Giménez, a U.S. Congressman representing Florida's...
Bill that would give political appointees more oversight over Texas universities headed to Gov. Abbott's desk
KVUE - Texas
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June 8, 2025
Senate Bill 37 would give governor-appointed boards more power to control what is taught and who is teaching at the state's public colleges and universities. AUSTIN, Texas — A sweeping higher education reform bill that would give the university...
Boliek: Audit prior to canvassing similar to Florida coming to North Carolina
The Center Square
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June 8, 2025
(The Center Square) – North Carolina’s election system, under new guidance from the auditor’s office, will get a new system of checks and balances for voter integrity modeled at least in part after Florida. Republican first-term Auditor Dave...
Central Florida Congressman Reintroduces Protect Patriot Spouses Act
West Orlando News - Florida
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June 8, 2025
A Central Florida Congressman reintroduced the Protect Patriot Spouses Act to help military families of mixed immigration statuses remain together in the United States. Democratic Congressman Darren Soto was joined by Republican Florida...
Federal Appeals Court In Georgia Upholds Block On Florida Illegal Immigration Law
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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June 8, 2025
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s request to enforce a new state law targeting undocumented immigrants temporarily (SB 4-C) while a legal challenge proceeds. The law, SB 4-C, signed into law by...
Operation Tidal Wave: Florida as a testing ground for the country’s most oppressive policies
Liberation News
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June 8, 2025
From April 21-26, Florida deputized local law enforcement agencies to arrest 1,120 immigrants, 37% of which had no criminal record, in a brutal assault called “Operation Tidal Wave.” It was the largest immigration enforcement operation in...
It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor’s race tests Democrats’ efforts to win back Latinos
myMotherLode - California
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June 8, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A congresswoman and former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot secured the endorsement of the highest-ranking Hispanic official in her state. A mayor highlighted his arrest by immigration officials. A congressman campaigned at a Latino...
Families of children with autism hail Florida's new law that increases early detection, intervention
WUSF - Florida
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June 8, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a major bill aimed at increasing early detection and intervention for children with autism. It also works to fill in the gaps in children's education with specialized programs. Angela Nandin has three sons with autism....
It’s the economy, estúpido: New Jersey governor's race tests Democrats' efforts to win back Latinos
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Although Trump made closing U.S. borders a central promise of his campaign, his economic message hit home with Latinos. More Hispanics saw inflation as the most important concern last fall than white voters, AP VoteCast showed. That lesson has...
US trade embargo against Cuba causes collateral damage for Central American government officials
Amandala
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June 8, 2025
USA Secretary of State Marco Rubio by William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Wed. June 4, 2025 The United States government continues to reiterate the trade embargo and other sanctions against Cuba, which were imposed in 1959 after the...
Central Florida property values continue to skyrocket
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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June 8, 2025
Property values across Central Florida are soaring this year, fueled by billions of dollars of new construction, according to the region’s property appraisers. The booming values will help boost tax rolls as local governments begin preparing...
Despite setbacks, Florida citrus growers remain optimistic | Opinion
The News Press - Florida
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David E. Sumner Florida's citrus industry has faced several devastating challenges, including freezes and diseases. Despite setbacks like citrus canker and citrus greening, growers remain optimistic about the future. Research and new treatments...
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 6.1.25
Florida Politics
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June 8, 2025
Yes, we’ve seen plenty of progress on the budget this past week, with more conferences set to take place throughout the day and the Legislature seemingly on track to meet its June 16 goal to have a budget signed. That’s all well and good and very...
Editorial: Intimidation won’t make the Sentinel back down on Hope Florida story
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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June 8, 2025
The Orlando Sentinel received an unsigned letter from the Florida Department of Children and Families on Friday at 12:30 p.m. It was also posted on social media minutes later and reposted by Gov. Ron DeSantis on his X account. It demanded that...
Punishing UWF for following Board of Governor's directive is shamefulDonald H. Partington
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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Donald H. Partington Recent criticism of UWF concerning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs requires comment. Our governor and some of the new UWF Trustees seem to be uninterested in the DEI history and instructions that were...
Why stop at fluoride in tap water? Make Florida even freer | Letters
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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DeSantis signs fluoride ban | May 16 Why stop at fluoride? Our state Legislature’s ban on fluoride in tap water does not go far enough for me. State Rep. Danny Alvarez said: “This is not about fluoride. This is about your liberty.” Every word...
Bury the hatchet: Can Florida Republicans find common ground and the right path on tax cuts?
Your Sun
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Florida Republicans are hoping to break a budget impasse and an intra-party fight over whether to cut property or sales taxes. The battle has pitted House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, and his push for sales tax cuts against Gov. Ron DeSantis and...
Florida woman taking case over ‘outrageous’ fines to state Supreme Court after wracking up nearly $200,000 in penalties
AOL
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Sandy Martinez in front of her driveway, then another picture of her with legal papers and a picture of Florida state Supreme CourtA fed-up Florida homeowner battling a whopping $165,000 in fines for nitpicky property violations — including a...
Florida Senator Ashley Moody Introduced Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act
West Orlando News - Florida
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June 7, 2025
Florida Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act. The Republican Senator calls the legislation “vital” because it amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize expedited removal of certain criminal...