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Koch Brothers latest to seize on ‘ban the box’ movement; is Tampa next?

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“Banning the Box” on job applications for companies who contract with the city of Tampa was a bridge too far for the City Council to consider back in February, but it’s good enough for the Koch Brothers and other major corporations. In February, the Council declined to pass a law that would have “banned the box” for city contractors. “Ban the box” refers to the nationwide movement that has spread over the past decade, where local governments have removed the…

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Jeb Bush target of Alabama Facebook page

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Former Gov. Jeb Bush introduced some of the most aggressive reforms to Florida’s public education system during his tenure, including our high-stakes standardized test, the FCAT, and the practice of grading public schools. A group in Alabama doesn’t want to see his influence there. See the page here.

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