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State Politics
Florida Emancipation Day: backward motion
The Emancipation Proclamation was officially read in Florida on this day in 1865. Progress is always under threat from the extreme right wing. Florida schools are resegregating, policies against voting rights, efforts to combat global...
Medicaid Expansion is in Our Hands Now
Florida is one of only 10 states that has not already expanded Medicaid coverage to low-income childless adults as allowed under the Affordable Care Act. Now, Florida healthcare advocates are mounting a petition drive to...
A recently released police report on Bridget and Christian Ziegler provides startling details about the disgraced couple’s sexual practices.
Florida Refuses Federal Summer Food Partnership, Humanitarian Crisis
Florida cited fear that “strings are attached to Federal money”. Florida let time run out before the deadline to join the Federal Summer EBT program to feed children over the next three months. The opt-out...
Mother’s Day Visit with Attorney Andrew Warren
The elected Hillsborough Prosecutor Andrew Warren suspended by Florida’s governor visits the Forum. Host Walter L Smith II and co-host Annie Miles cover key issues. Listen In Archives.
Joe Redner supports Florida recreational weed amendment despite its shortcomings
Joe Redner is best known for fighting the government over his world-famous Mons Venus strip club, but he garnered headlines a few years ago fighting for the right to grow his own medical marijuana. He...
Democrat Luther Keith Wilkins will challenge state Rep. Mike Beltran, R-Riverview
As he runs for re-election in November, Florida Rep. Mike Beltran, R-Riverview, has drawn an opponent: Democrat Luther Keith Wilkins.
Florida okays money for a Hardee County project
$6 million from Florida’s Job Growth Grant Fund will help develop a 40,000-square-foot warehouse at an industrial site in Hardee County.
Local Education News with Jessica Vaughn
Florida is now LAST in the nation in teacher pay, according to a recent survey reported by the National Education Association! We discussed that, the State's pre-emption of the allocation of state education funding, the...
Florida defends its Congressional map
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration urged the state Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of a 2022 congressional redistricting plan.
Bill Conerly and Rich Tatem file to run for the Florida House seat being vacated by Tommy Gregory
Lakewood Ranch Republicans Bill Conerly and Rich Tatem opened campaign accounts to run in Manatee County’s House District 72.
Power To The People: race and executions
Forum co-host Annie Miles provoke discussion regarding the death penalty. Is pro-life in contradiction with a pro-death penalty stance? Race, who decides who lives and who dies in Florida and in America is explored. Host...
