/tags/shevrin-jones Shevrin Jones en-US WLRN Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-30/remembering-shirley-gibson-felicia-robinson-shevrin-jones Democratic state Representative Felicia Robinson and Democratic state Senator Shevrin Jones remembered the late Shirley Gibson for her vision, which helped make the city of Miami Gardens what it is today. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-30/remembering-shirley-gibson-felicia-robinson-shevrin-jones Helen Acevedo /florida-news/2023-06-30/u-s-supreme-court-rejects-bidens-plan-to-eliminate-400-billion-in-student-loan-debt In South Florida, federal and state legislators mostly condemned the high court's ruling. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:31:55 GMT /florida-news/2023-06-30/u-s-supreme-court-rejects-bidens-plan-to-eliminate-400-billion-in-student-loan-debt Mark Sherman | The Associated Press /state/2023-02-22/florida-lawmakers-eye-condo-safety-requirements-including-changes-to-milestone-inspections A Florida Senate committee backed a proposal that would make changes to Florida's condominium-safety laws. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-22/florida-lawmakers-eye-condo-safety-requirements-including-changes-to-milestone-inspections Jim Saunders /elections-coverage/2022-11-10/florida-democrats-are-left-reeling-again-after-republicans-sweep-statewide-races-with-big-margins Republicans have swept every major Florida office from governor to agriculture commissioner. They’re on track for a supermajority in the state legislature. Given the party’s big showing this midterm cycle, can Florida still be considered a swing state? Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:30:00 GMT /elections-coverage/2022-11-10/florida-democrats-are-left-reeling-again-after-republicans-sweep-statewide-races-with-big-margins Lynn Hatter /2022-04-14/sen-jones-on-hbcus-wildlife-thursday-manatees-jazz-fables State Sen. Shevrin Jones joins us to talk about historically black colleges and the special session. Wildlife Thursday returns — we're talking manatees. And Jazz singer Cecile McLorin Salvant talks to us about growing up in South Miami and that influence on her music. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:21:48 GMT /2022-04-14/sen-jones-on-hbcus-wildlife-thursday-manatees-jazz-fables Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /2022-03-11/the-dont-say-gay-bill-elections-in-south-florida-and-the-firing-of-a-police-chief What does Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay Bill” mean in the classroom? Elections in Broward and Palm Beach Counties and the firing of Fort Lauderdale’s police chief. Sat, 12 Mar 2022 01:14:32 GMT /2022-03-11/the-dont-say-gay-bill-elections-in-south-florida-and-the-firing-of-a-police-chief Natu Tweh /news/2022-02-18/democratic-leaders-rally-for-voting-rights-outside-florida-state-capitol Florida Democratic lawmakers railed against GOP-led efforts to make voting harder outside the old State Capitol building on Thursday. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:14:47 GMT /news/2022-02-18/democratic-leaders-rally-for-voting-rights-outside-florida-state-capitol Valerie Crowder /news/2022-02-10/shevrin-jones-aims-to-lure-more-black-voters-to-the-polls-in-florida-during-operation-blackout The Democratic state senator has launched a campaign to increase the number of Black and brown voters in Florida who use vote-by mail. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:57:35 GMT /news/2022-02-10/shevrin-jones-aims-to-lure-more-black-voters-to-the-polls-in-florida-during-operation-blackout Steve Newborn /local-news/2022-01-20/florida-could-shield-whites-from-discomfort-of-racist-past A bill pushed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prohibit public schools and private businesses from making white people feel “discomfort” when they teach students or train employees about discrimination in the nation’s past received its first approval Tuesday. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT /local-news/2022-01-20/florida-could-shield-whites-from-discomfort-of-racist-past Brendan Farrington | Associated Press /news/2021-08-18/why-engineering-degrees-still-take-four-years-and-other-lessons-for-a-florida-lawmaker-on-a-college-tour State Sen. Shevrin Jones spent the summer touring public universities around the state. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:00:00 GMT /news/2021-08-18/why-engineering-degrees-still-take-four-years-and-other-lessons-for-a-florida-lawmaker-on-a-college-tour Jessica Bakeman