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OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Keep your hands off our Bright Futures

In his State of the University Address, UF President Ben Sasse said something that should concern every student who receives Bright Futures or other financial aid: “We lose money on every student.” In my view, this is not a tragic boon like Sasse is implying. A public service, which I view a public university as a type of, should not be run with profit in mind.


Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson throws the ball during the Gators' 26-16 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.
SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Gators in the NFL: Week two roundup

Week two of the NFL season is in the rearview and several former Florida Gators have found their bearings this season. A mix of young players finding their way at the highest level and veterans making an impact for big teams represented the Gators this week.


Veronica Robleto, ID program director for the Human Rights Coalition of Alachua County, explains the function of community ID cards at a fundraiser at Superette on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.
SPANISH

Programa de identificación comunitaria local acoja una recaudación después de un proyecto de ley del Senado recorta miles de dólares de su presupuesto

Gob. Ron DeSantis firmó el proyecto de ley del Senado 1718 en mayo y la ley tomó efecto en julio. Esta legislación fortalece la aplicación de identificación de trabajadores inmigrantes y recorta todo financiamiento de los condados para programas de identificación comunitaria. Además del programa de la coalición en Alachua, programas en los condados de Palm Beach, Broward y Miami-Dade también fueron afectados. 


Veronica Robleto, ID program director for the Human Rights Coalition of Alachua County, explains the function of community ID cards at a fundraiser at Superette on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.
SPANISH

Local community ID program hosts fundraiser after Senate Bill cuts thousands of dollars from budget

Part of the sale of each wine glass at Superette Wine and Provisions will support the Human Rights Coalition’s community ID program after its recent funding cuts. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 into law in May and it went into effect in July. This legislation strengthened enforcement of immigrant labor identification and cut all county funding for community ID programs. Alongside the coalition's program in Alachua County, programs in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties were also affected.



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