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Local politics

Below are links to all of the politic related stories that I have had published at The Daily Commercial in 2022. This includes stories covering voter fraud, local elections, Florida legislation, political protests, etc.
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DeSantis signs bill in The Villages to address school fees, reform tenure and 'politicized' curriculums

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Controversial Lake County Water Authority bill passes legislature, awaits governor review

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Two Villagers admit to voting twice in 2020 election, agree to program to avoid jail time

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'Standing on their shoulders': The Villages celebrates suffrage, women's rights

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​State attorney's office declines to prosecute Lake County sex offenders who voted in 2020

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Voter fraud investigation in Lake, Sumter counties shows sex offenders cast 2020 ballots

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After passing in the Florida House, Lake County Water Authority bill is in the Senate

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Government efficiency or 'hostile takeover'? Water Authority bill advances in legislature

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Jennifer Barker named new Lake County manager

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State Rep. Truenow discusses priorities ahead of 2022 Florida legislative session

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