Alice Herman

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Midwest Democracy Reporter at The Guardian

Midwest elections & democracy reporter @GuardianUS | [email protected]

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Firing of Chinese asylum seeker under SB 846 raises alarm in Florida and beyond

1 week ago | yoursun.com | Alice Herman

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New College fires asylum-seeking professor

3 weeks ago | wslr.org | Alice Herman

Chinese teacher gets the boot because of a new Florida law. By Alice Herman/Suncoast SearchlightOriginal Air Date: April 2, 2025Host: A professor at New College of Florida was abruptly fired this month under a new state law that restricts public universities from employing individuals from certain countries, including China, Cuba, Iran, Russia and Venezuela. Alice Herman with the Suncoast Searchlight has the story.
Natural Resources Career Night at The NEST

3 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Michael Moline |Alice Herman |Dawn Kitterman |Jaclyn DeJohn

Are you interested in a career in nature? Join us at The NEST at Robinson Preserve for an informative evening showcasing local professionals and careers in the environmental and heritage resource fields. This is an opportunity to discover what it takes to get into the field of science! Network with these professionals from a variety of local organizations and discover careers that help make a difference in our community. For more information, contact [email protected].
Cut the sales tax or property taxes? Senate president prefers neither for now

3 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Madison Troyer |Elena Cox |Michael Moline |Alice Herman

The president of the Florida Senate may have closed the door on major permanent state tax cuts this year, warning it would be unwise to take such a step without further study. At the very least, he’s added a new wrinkle to an emerging confrontation between Gov. Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Daniel Perez that could complicate negotiations over a state budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Dropping minors’ working restrictions gets first House committee approval

3 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Michael Moline |Alice Herman |Dawn Kitterman |Jaclyn DeJohn

Advicates with the Youth Action Fund and Florida Student Power Network hold up protest signs outside the House Industries & Professional Activities subcommittee on April 1, 2025. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix)A Florida House committee approved a bill to eliminate key child labor protections, in the measure’s first sign of life in the chamber.
Federal judge pauses Trump DHS effort to strip protections for Venezuelans

3 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Michael Moline |Alice Herman |Dawn Kitterman |Jaclyn DeJohn

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem delivers remarks to staff at DHS headquarters in Washington on Jan. 28, 2025. (Photo by Manuel Balce Ceneta-Pool/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — A federal judge in California on Monday blocked the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from terminating the temporary protected status of more than 350,000 Venezuelans next week.
BOCC Receives Presentations on Homelessness Services Initiatives and Comp Plan Rewrite

3 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Jay Waagmeester |Michael Moline |Alice Herman

Posted Tuesday, April 1, 2025 6:14 pm BRADENTON — During a BOCC meeting Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners received updates on two important county initiatives.
Democrats in Congress rally to support Transgender Day of Visibility

3 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Madison Troyer |Elena Cox |Michael Moline |Alice Herman

Democratic members of Congress on Monday gathered on the National Mall in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. (Stock photo by Vladimir Vladimirov/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — Nearly two dozen Democratic lawmakers Monday gathered on the National Mall in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, pushing back against the Trump administration’s policies that harm the trans community.
Hands-free while driving bill goes to Senate, but advocates fear it won’t make it to the finish line

3 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Michael Moline |Alice Herman |Dawn Kitterman |Jaclyn DeJohn

Legislation cracking down on distracted driving appears to be stalling in the Florida House during the 2025 session. (Stock photo by Getty Images)Distracted driving incidents led to the deaths of more than 3,000 Americans in 2022, according to data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Following push by DeSantis, legislative committees move Hope Florida bill

3 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Michael Moline |Alice Herman |Dawn Kitterman |Jaclyn DeJohn

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis touts the Hope Florida program during an April 1, 2025, press conference in the Capitol in Tallahassee. (Photo by Jackie Llanos/Florida Phoenix)The Florida Legislature for the first time this session on Tuesday took up what is being called the Hope Florida Act, which would create the Hope Florida Office within the Executive Office of the Governor. Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis has led Hope Florida since its creation in 2021.