GOP, Trump and Florida
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The Associated Press |
Democrats with few electoral outlets for their outrage at President Donald Trump's dramatic restructuring of the federal government are pouring millions of dollars into two special elections in Florid...
SFGate |
Control of the U.S. House is not at stake, but the outcome of the special elections could give congressional Republicans some breathing room in the narrowly divided chamber.
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Federal funding: Several Republican-led states including Florida have urged the White House to create education block grants for states to control as the U.S. Department of Education winds down, Associated Press reports.
Two Florida bills would ban student cell phone use in schools: one statewide, one in six chosen districts for a trial period. Supporters cite improved student focus and academic performance as reasons for the ban. Critics express concerns about student ...
The Florida Senate has a plan to crack down on a school voucher program to improve tracking to ensure state money follows the student.
The West Mifflin Area School District is investigating an alleged hazing incident involving members of the district's high school baseball team.
Local officials are awaiting more information as they ready to come into compliance with President Donald Trump’s March 20 executive order to eliminate the Department of Education (DOE) and return authority to the states.
The discussion surrounding the elimination of property taxes in Florida continues to be a talking point across the state.