Commentary
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Florida ethics bill will protect wrongdoing officials, keep public in the dark
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Controversial concept of “fetal personhood” is creeping up on Florida
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Police oversight ban plan is just another Tallahassee power play on the people
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An open letter – and dire warning – from Florida Ethics Institute’s Caroline Klancke
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With 18 new public records exemptions enacted, DeSantis is flying Florida into the dark
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Bill to hide governor’s travel takes Florida down dark road
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After surviving eight previous governors, open government in Florida is endangered by DeSantis
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State lawmakers pushing government secrecy bills in Tallahassee
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HB991: Bad for Florida, bad for America
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