Author: Rick Cole
Florida Senate Backs Blocking ‘DEI’ Spending
Florida Governor DeSantis
Amid a debate about academic freedom in higher education, the Florida Senate on Friday passed a bill that could lead to [...]
Bill Spurs Debate On Campus Speech In Florida
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The Florida House on Wednesday passed a measure that would put new requirements on universities related to debates and other campus [...]
New College Of Florida Trustees Get Senate Nod
New College Of Florida (File Photo)
The Senate continued moving forward Monday with confirming a slate of Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees to the New [...]
Florida Senate Panel Backs Ending Higher Ed ‘DEI’
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A measure that seeks to prevent colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives [...]
Partisan School Board Elections In Florida Go On Ballot
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The Florida Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to shift to holding p [...]
Board Expands Florida “Parental Rights In Education” Law
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis at signing the “Parental Rights in Education” Law Into Effect (TFP Photo)
Instruction about sexual orientatio [...]
Construction Money Could Go To Florida Charter Schools
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A proposal that would require Florida school districts to share local property-tax revenue with charter schools is teed up for cons [...]
Florida House Approves Death Penalty Bill, Doing Away With “Unanimous Jury”
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Florida House members, on Thursday, gave final approval to a bill that would do away with a requirement for unanimous jury recommen [...]
Florida Abortion Fight Hinges On High Court
Moving quickly on what supporters call the “Heartbeat Protection Act,” Gov. Ron DeSantis late Thursday signed a bill that would prevent abortions aft [...]
Controversial Higher-Ed Bill Backed In Florida Senate
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A measure designed to carry out parts of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ higher-education agenda moved forward Wednesday in the Senate, [...]