Critical race theory to be focus of Baker County meeting with state education officials
Following Wednesday’s meeting, vote to ban critical race theory from schools expected Thursday in Jacksonville
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Macclenny Elementary School will host Florida Department of Education leadership and the third of three public forums where Floridians will have the opportunity to offer public input on the recently revised drafts of Florida’s student academic standards in several content areas. (Google Maps)
MACCLENNY, Fla. – The hot button issue of critical race theory will become a topic of discussion Wednesday when Florida Department of Education leadership hosts a public forum in Baker County.
Florida labor unions urge Gov. Ron DeSantis to keep federal benefits boost Do the right thing, AFL-CIO Politics Director Rich Templin says
Many are hoping the governor will keep the federal unemployment boost.
and last updated 2021-06-03 18:56:20-04
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. â Florida labor unions are urging the governor to rethink early withdrawal from the federal program boosting unemployment benefits.
Claimants will lose an extra $300 a week on June 26 unless Gov. Ron DeSantis backtracks. The money comes on top of any other state or federal benefits for qualified job seekers.
Florida AFL-CIO and others launched a digital campaign and petition Thursday to encourage DeSantis to change his mind. The group wants to keep payments running until their original September expiration.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried lays out decision to run for governor, criticizes Gov. Ron DeSantis for lack of empathy (DeSantis) believes that he always has to be right instead of bringing people together, Fried says
A day after Florida a agriculture commissioner announced she is running for governor, Nikki Fried spoke with WPTV s morning anchor Mike Trim about her decision to run for that state s highest office.
and last updated 2021-06-02 13:07:06-04
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â A day after Florida s agriculture commissioner
announced she is running for governor, Nikki Fried spoke with WPTV morning anchor Mike Trim about her decision to run for the state s highest office.
While pointing to an economic resurgence amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday used his line-item veto power to slash $1.5 billion as he signed a record $100 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year.