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House and Senate leaders are discussing the idea this session.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 24, 2020: Gainesville Writer Chronicles Forgotten Jazz Giant’s Triumphs and Tragedies In New Biography
The book is titled "Better Days Will Come Again: The Life of Arthur Briggs, Jazz Genius of Harlem, Paris, and a Nazi Prison Camp."
Read More »Florida Lawmakers Consider Rules On Naming College Arenas
College officials on Wednesday came under sharp questioning by a House education panel looking into curbing the practice.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 22, 2020: As Of Next Month, All But One Lucky’s Market In Florida Will Be Closed
The Gainesville's location will also be shuttered.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 20, 2020: How Gainesville Police Are Using A New Facial Recognition Tool
It's called Clearview and costs the department $10,000 annually.
Read More »Weekly Roundup: And They’re Off!
State lawmakers this week kicked off the 2020 legislative session with an action-packed schedule that featured speeches from Republican leaders, early tension over high-profile issues and a key Florida Supreme Court ruling.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 16, 2020: Alachua County’s Recycling Industry Sees Declining Market, Rising Costs
The local and national recycling industry has been difficult for the past few years.
Read More »Panel Discusses How A Legalized Recreational Marijuana Industry Could Help Florida’s African American Population
Six panelists discussed the likelihood of recreational marijuana’s legalization in the decade ahead.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 15, 2020: How Florida’s Governor Wants To See The 2020 Legislative Session Play Out
DeSantis urged Florida lawmakers Tuesday to require parents to grant permission for abortions for minors, require businesses to verify they aren’t hiring immigrants in the U.S. illegally and increase salaries for new teachers.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 14, 2020: Increased Teacher Pay? State Senator Says ‘It’s All Going To Depend On How Much Money We Have’
The 2020 legislative session starts today.
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