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State Government
MidPoint: DeSantis’ “Anti-Woke” Investments of State Funds
Gov. DeSantis announced a new "Stop Woke" policy to bar investments of State funds in companies or funds that adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Florida will no longer consider using issues like climate...
MidPoint: Florida’s 2022 primary election recap
Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer and Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley both provide a Primary election day recap. Who won, who lost, who is in a recount, and where were all...
Local businesses have sued to have DeSantis’ “Stop Woke” law declared unconstitutional under the First Amendment because it purports to censor what their private businesses can say to their employees, especially in diversity, equity &...
Listen to the WMNF News afternoon headlines for Friday, Aug 5
WMNF headline news stories from Friday morning, August 4, 2022, including Andrew Warren WMNF headline news stories from Friday afternoon, August 5, 2022, including the appointment of Renatha Francis to the Florida Supreme Court.responding to...
MidPoint: Academic Freedom is Under Attack in Florida
Academic freedom is under attack. Over the past 2 years, the DeSantis administration has undertaken a complete reform of education policies constraining academic freedom by passing SB 7044. In the state colleges and universities, professors...
Florida Democrats are calling on Governor Ron DeSantis to add the state’s housing crisis to the agenda of a special legislative session focused on Florida’s property insurance market that’s scheduled to begin next week. During...
Nikki Fried Is calling for five statewide debates in the Democratic primary for Florida Governor
Nikki Fried Is calling for five statewide debates in the Governor’s primary. Charlie Crist and Annette Taddeo are up against Fried.
Surly Voices: Managing Men and Math
First, it was ‘Don’t Say Gay’. Now, the news gets stranger in Florida as DeSantis condones the rejection of math textbooks. In addition, the topic of women managing men and their microaggressions brings up the...
Governor’s nominee to the FWC was fined for speeding in a manatee protection zone
Governor Ron DeSantis nominated Albert Maury for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission; Maury was fined for speeding in a manatee zone.
LWV of Florida says the governor has too much influence on Congressional redistricting
The 2nd VP of the League of Women Voters of Florida says DeSantis' redistricting map is an "unprecedented autocratic move by our governor."
State Senator Darryl Rouson presents an alternative Congressional map
Florida’s Special legislative session to redraw Congressional maps begins. Darryl Rouson presents maps to consider at Special Session.
Sarasota Clergy want to create a new adult citation program
Often when people get arrested for minor offenses that arrest stays with them forever. Sarasota religious leaders are seeking alternatives.
