Author: Rick Cole
Weekly Roundup: Florida ‘Constitutional Carry’ Teed Up
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A controversial proposal filed this week would do away with Floridians having to go through “the hoops of getting a permit from the [...]
The College Board Drops Controversial AP Content But Says Not Because Of Florida Gov. DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
After state education officials rejected an Advanced Placement African-American studies course, The College Board on Wed [...]
Florida New College President Ousted, Corcoran Named
Former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday quickly shook up leadership at [...]
Florida Lawmakers Propose ‘Constitutional Carry’
House Speaker Paul Renner announces a proposal that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without licenses. Photo by Mike Exline
Calling t [...]
Florida School Vouchers Expansion Takes First Step
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A proposal that would massively expand eligibility for school vouchers began moving forward Thursday in the Florida House, with the [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Draws Fire Over Rejection of Course
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Leading chants of “Black history is American history,” prominent civil-rights attorney Ben Crump on Wednesday threat [...]
Florida House Proposes Major Voucher Expansion
House Speaker Paul Renner (TFP File Photo)
Calling it a move toward “universal choice,” House Speaker Paul Renner on Thursday announced a proposal [...]
Florida Education Board Approves Training For Librarians On Explicit Content For Children
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Florida’s top education officials on Wednesday approved a rule to carry out a new state law requiring school-library employees to c [...]
Florida Universities Spend Millions On Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
University Of Florida (TFP File Photo)
Some Florida universities are spending millions of dollars on programs and other expenses related to divers [...]
Witness Calls Florida College Surveys ‘Highly Problematic’
University Of Miami (TFP File Photo)
A federal judge on Monday began hearing testimony in a trial over the constitutionality of a 2021 state law r [...]