Andrew Powell

Andrew Powell is a contributor for the Center Square.

Government
Florida bill would ban high school athletes convicted of felonies

(The Center Square) – Florida lawmakers have filed a new bill that could ban high school athletes who are convicted as adults of several felonies.  Senate… Read More

November 30, 2023
Government
Florida’s DeSantis signs special session bills, including school choice expansion

(The Center Square) – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed all of the bills passed this week during the Florida Legislature’s special session. The special session was called in response to several… Read More

November 17, 2023
Public Education
Report gives Florida nation’s best overall grade for education freedom

(The Center Square) – After a legislative session where Florida lawmakers passed universal school choice, the state was recognized as the nation’s best in a recent report for its policies on… Read More

October 2, 2023
Public Education
Report finds problems with Broward school district’s $800M bond issue

(The Center Square) — A report from Florida TaxWatch has found issues with $800 million bond issue for the Broward County Public Schools that involve misappropriation of taxpayer dollars and mismanagement. … Read More

September 29, 2023
Government
Florida House examines implementation of ‘responsible fatherhood’ law

(The Center Square) — A Florida House subcommittee met this week to discuss implementing some of the elements of a bill that passed during the 2022 session designed to promote… Read More

September 22, 2023