The Florida Legislature will meet for a special session to redraw its Congressional maps next week (week of April 27th). It’s the latest of several state legislatures that have redrawn their maps ahead of the midterm elections. But Tristan Wood reports the state’s top Republicans say Florida’s redistricting is not prompted by politics.
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed two measures significantly limiting what Florida's cities and counties can do with diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as well as environmental initiatives. WUSF's Douglas Soule reports on the possible effects.
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE Act, is a federal voting bill working its way through Congress. It would require proof of citizenship for anyone registering to vote. The Sunshine State recently passed its own version, the Florida SAVE Act. It does a lot - from checking voter rolls to candidate requirements. As WUSF’s Meghan Bowman reports, multiple pro-voting groups are sounding the alarm on its changes to voter registration.
Voters with no party affiliation played a key role in a recent upset in a Republican‑held state Senate district. But Florida Atlantic University political science professor Kevin Wagner joins the “Between the Lines with Dara (DARE-uh) Kam (Cam)” podcast from State Affairs to explain that having no party affiliation doesn’t necessarily mean undecided.
That was Florida Atlantic University political science professor Kevin Wagner on the “Between the Lines with Dara (DARE-uh) Kam (Cam)” podcast from State Affairs. Hear full episodes wherever you get your podcasts.
American universities reported more than 5 billion dollars in foreign gifts and contracts last year, according to the U.S. Department of Education. While not all foreign funding is harmful, some gifts could be detrimental to professors and their research. WGCU’s Elizabeth Andarge (ann-DAHR-jee) has more about a program at Florida Gulf Coast University to help higher education professionals understand the dangers of international influence.
The Green Swamp is a half-million acres of preserved space in the fastest-growing part of the state and the birthplace of four major rivers. It's sandwiched between two of the state's largest cities in west-central Florida, but few people have heard of it. WUSF's Steve Newborn takes us on a three-day hike through Florida's past.
Tom Flanigan attended the investiture ceremony at Florida A&M University for the school’s 13th President Marva Johnson this week and filed this report.