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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Urges Governor Rick Scott to Declare a State of Financial Emergency for the City of Opa-Locka

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On May 23, 2016, I sent a letter to Governor Rick Scott urging him to take over the city of Opa-Locka’s finances. As the city’s congressional representative I believe that the decision to take this step was the right thing to do.The reality is that Opa-Locka’s financial standing isn’t the only one at stake. In situations like this, there is a Domino effect that…

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Marks Child Welfare Professionals Day

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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Marks Child Welfare Professionals DayCongresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Marks Child Welfare Professionals Day — Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) held a news conference on May 9, to recognize and celebrate Child Welfare Professionals Recognition Day. The news conference, held on the grounds of the Judge Seymour Gelber and Judge William E.…

My Brothers Keeper is coming to Miami-Dade

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My Brother’s Keeper is coming to Miami-DadeMiami-Dade County on Friday threw its support behind President Obama’s campaign to save young men of color, just as the nation’s new education chief launched a complementary campaign to reduce chronic absenteeism among students.Congresswoman Frederica Wilson and Carlos Gimenez formerly launched the My Brother’s Keeper…

Obama initiative to keep kids in school kicks off in Miami-Dade

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Obama initiative to keep kids in school kicks off in Miami-DadeThe new year has barely begun, but gun violence in Miami-Dade has already claimed the lives of at least three teens.On Friday, national and local leaders rallied in a call to keep kids safe through more mentoring programs that keep students in school, and by passing tougher gun laws and protections for witnesses.U.S. Acting…

U.S. Justice boss visits as feds finalize settlement with Miami police

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U.S. Justice boss visits as feds finalize settlement with Miami policeSpurred by the flashpoint of Ferguson, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch is bringing her “community policing tour” to Miami to laud local law enforcement agencies for mending frayed relations with neighborhoods that have been seething for years over police-involved shootings and rampant gun violence.During…