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Gallop Franklin’s road to the Capitol

Gallop Franklin, a Democrat and proud graduate of Florida A&M University, represents the Big Bend in the state’s House of Representatives. District 8 is commonly referred to as the “FAMU district,” a nickname that stems from the strong connection between FAMU and past representatives who have held the seat. Franklin, […]

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Child labor laws on the line

One year ago, Governor Ron DeSantis found a way to loosen child labor laws in Florida. Fast forward to March 25, when the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee passed a bill sponsored by Jay Collins, R-Tampa, and it won with a 5-4 vote.  The bill will eliminate certain restrictions on […]

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Crarey leaves FAMU for Grambling

FAMU’s men’s basketball team, which has already lost about 75% of its production from last year’s team, is also losing its head coach. FAMU hired Patrick Crarey to be the Rattlers’ 15th men’s basketball coach; shortly thereafter, Crarey was disrespected by the Board of Trustees when they offered him a […]

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Out-numbered Democrats pushing for Medicaid expansion

Democratic lawmakers are again pushing to expand Medicaid in Florida, filing legislation extending healthcare coverage to nearly 800,000 low-income residents currently left uninsured. The proposal, House Bill 1507, and its Senate counterpart come as Florida remains one of just 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care […]

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Lawmakers wrestle with affordable housing

Amid growing concerns over Florida’s affordable housing crisis, lawmakers have gathered to discuss House Bill 1471, a measure to provide solutions for the state’s housing challenges.  With housing costs rising and many families struggling to find affordable homes, this bill has sparked a renewed conversation about how the state can […]

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TikTok ban delayed amid security review

U.S. officials have pushed back the ban on TikTok for government devices for another 75 days while they look more closely at potential risks. The extension was announced on April 4th, and it means that government workers cannot use or download TikTok on their work devices for at least 75 […]