Looking back on the last year’s push for social justice reform through local government efforts, academia, and activism sparked by the death of George Floyd.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs elections bill in West Palm Beach May 6, 2021 at 10:06 AM EDT - Updated May 6 at 9:16 PM
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed Florida s elections reform bill into law.
DeSantis signed SB90, which includes restrictions on voting by mail and ballot drop boxes, Thursday morning in West Palm Beach.
The bill-signing event, which was
A news release from the governor s office said the new law is strengthening voter identification, prohibiting the mass mailing of ballots, banning ballot harvesting and prohibiting private money from administering elections in Florida.
After the bill-signing, DeSantis held up a poster touting integrity & transparency in Florida s voting laws.
Bartlett Tree Experts gives away thousands of seedlings
The company will give away more than 15,000 tree seedlings in communities across the U.S.
STAMFORD, Conn. – With the arrival of Arbor Day on Friday, Bartlett Tree Experts will give away more than 15,000 tree seedlings in communities across the U.S. These trees will be distributed as part of the Bartlett Legacy Tree Program, which has distributed over 436,000 tree seedlings since its inception seven years ago.
The Legacy Tree Program, celebrating its seventh anniversary, was established by Bartlett Tree Experts in 2014 to support tree planting and stewardship in local communities through the annual distribution of seedlings in schools, at events, and to reforestation efforts. In 2021, more than 50,000 trees will be distributed by Bartlett Tree Experts employees through the program. More than one-third of those seedlings are handed out or planted in the spring, primarily as part of Arbor Day and Earth Day festivities, event
We saw equal justice being served: Palm Beach County leaders react to Derek Chauvin conviction
Reaction following the Derek Chauvin trial continues to pour in from local leaders and advocacy groups throughout South Florida.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. â Reaction following the Derek Chauvin trial continues to pour in from local leaders and advocacy groups throughout South Florida.
After the verdict was read, WPTV spoke with Palm Beach County Urban League President and CEO, Patrick Franklin.
When asked to weigh in on the jury s guilty verdict, he stated the move was a step in the right direction symbolizing a small victory for everyone impacted by recent injustices.