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Members of the Florida House of Representatives give Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls a standing ovation after his farewell speech on Thursday, March 10, 2022. | AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee
March 14, 2022

OPINION | Fun and games in the Florida Legislature

Florida has gotten a well-earned rep for being the country’s sideshow. “Florida Man” headlines alone illustrate why we’re considered America’s…

By Nikesha Elise Williams

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The University of Florida (seen in this 2011 file photo) is now a top 5 public university. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
February 23, 2022

OPINION | Leave university funding alone 

In Florida’s state government, the Legislature is required to produce a balanced budget every year. This is very different than…

By Rob Bradley

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Reps. Cord Byrd and Angie Nixon | Photos: Florida House of Representatives
February 20, 2022

OPINION | Drama on Florida House floor reflects Duval’s racial divide

Duval County legislators were at the center of drama in the Florida Legislature last week, and the confrontation spoke to…

By A.G. Gancarski

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, poses during a ceremonial swearing-in with Rep. Al Lawson, D-Fla., right, on Capitol Hill in 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
January 23, 2022

OPINION | Corrine’s revenge? Ron DeSantis goes after Al Lawson

Is Gov. DeSantis trying to do what Jacksonville Democrats could not, in removing Al Lawson from Congress? That is one…

By A.G. Gancarski

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