Evan Donovan
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Charlotte, NC, United States
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Many women returning to work post-pandemic face child care challenges
That lack of availability affects men and women, but moms are bearing the brunt of the problem as they are still most often the primary caretakers. → Read More
Florida candidates use different strategies to reach Hispanic voters
The strategy is not new, but political analysts say the strategy is becoming more widespread—and effective. → Read More
DOJ: Marijuana users are ‘dangerous to trust’
Department of Justice attorneys defended the federal law that bars marijuana users from buying guns this week. → Read More
Florida Democrats lay out proposed special session agenda on gun violence
Leaders within the Democratic Party in Florida laid out their agenda for a proposed special session on gun violence. → Read More
Budget vetoes could be sign of DeSantis’ future priorities
Several items in Florida’s $110 billion budget that were vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis could be a sign of the governor’s future legislative priorities. → Read More
Florida leaders not leading on solutions to gun violence so far
In the wake of another mass shooting at a school, Americans are turning to lawmakers for answers to solving the gun crime epidemic. → Read More
Florida leaders not leading on solutions to gun violence so far
In the wake of another mass shooting at a school, Americans are turning to lawmakers for answers to solving the gun crime epidemic. → Read More
How Florida leaders commemorate Memorial Day
Florida leaders chose their own way to commemorate Memorial Day this year. → Read More
Florida to start choosing social studies textbooks for next school year
After the flurry of focus on rejected math textbooks, Florida officials are now turning their attention to social studies. → Read More
Further abortion restrictions could come to Florida
As several states tighten access to abortion after the leaked draft ruling from the Supreme Court, at least one lawmaker said Florida could be next. → Read More
Democrats contend Florida is still purple, national money will come
Florida Democrats contend the rumors of their demise are greatly exaggerated. → Read More
Democrats contend Florida is still purple, national money will come
Florida Democrats contend the rumors of their demise are greatly exaggerated. → Read More
100 Days: St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch reiterates commitment to equity
Welch talked about best practices for fighting homelessness, plans for the redevelopment of the Tropicana Field site, and what his administration is doing about “soaring home prices and rapidly rising rents.” → Read More
Florida legislature lets Gov. DeSantis draw congressional maps
In an unprecedented move, Republican leaders of the Florida House and Senate said this week they are waiting on Gov. Ron DeSantis to draw the maps instead. → Read More
Trial begins in Florida opioid lawsuit case against Walgreens
Attorneys said the trial could last anywhere from three to eight weeks. → Read More
Florida lawmaker to ban transgender drugs, surgery for minors
Fine said he will introduce the bill in the next legislative session, which is scheduled to start in March 2023. A special session for redistricting is scheduled later this month for April 19-22. → Read More
Orlando Gudes investigation cost Tampa taxpayers $100,000 so far
While Mayor Jane Castor has no ability to remove Gudes from office, she said in a statement that she would do so if she could. → Read More
Florida lawmakers may return for multiple special sessions
Several sources tell 8 On Your Side that lawmakers have been teasing a special session to pass open carry of firearms in Florida. → Read More
Demings, Rubio differ on views of Supreme Court nominee
Rep. Val Demings, D-Orlando, came out in full support of President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown-Jackson after her first day of confirmation hearings before the U.S. Senate judiciary committee. → Read More
Sen. Graham rebukes ‘attacks from the left’ on USF alumna Michelle Childs
An alumna of the University of South Florida, Childs was reportedly among the finalists for the nomination, which eventually went to D.C. Circuit Court Judge Ketanji Brown-Jackson. If confirmed, Jackson would be the first Black woman to sit on the highest court in the U.S. → Read More