Miami’s superintendent, sheriff, school board members addressed criticism of a school bus safety program after a Tributary/Miami Herald investigation revealed that drivers were being issued bogus tickets they were unable to challenge.
Tag: Florida Politics
Posted inLocal Government, State Government
‘They are literally stealing from us’: Miami drivers fed up with school bus camera program
A joint investigation by The Tributary and the Miami Herald found that many motorists who did nothing wrong are receiving violation notices under a hastily approved bus-safety program in Miami-Dade.
Posted inAssociated Press
Florida’s 2024 Ballot: Voters to Decide on Legal Marijuana and Abortion Rights
In the 2024 election, Florida voters will make crucial decisions on legalizing recreational marijuana and securing abortion rights. Learn about the potential impacts, key arguments, and what’s at stake as Florida’s political landscape shifts.
Posted inFlorida
Florida House District 16: GOP Rep. Kiyan Michael faces Democrat Rachel Grage
GOP Rep. Kiyan Michael faces Rachel Grage, her first Democratic challenger, in next Tuesday’s election in Florida House District 16, a seat that covers the Beaches, East Arlington and the intracoastal communities.
Posted in2024 Voter Guide, Education, Elections, State Government
Red Lights, Green Cash: How a Florida Legislator Boosted School Bus Cameras and Benefited Her Family
An investigation reveals how Florida Rep. Vicki Lopez’s sponsorship of school bus camera laws benefited BusPatrol—a company employing her son—raising ethical concerns about conflicts of interest and state ethics.
Posted inChanging Florida
Florida Supreme Court weighs high stakes for minority voting rights after DeSantis’ redistricting
The Florida Supreme Court’s conservative majority raised the stakes for minority voting rights as they questioned whether protections under the state’s Fair Districts Amendments would withstand Governor Ron DeSantis’ aggressive efforts to dismantle them.