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Franklin Supports Rep. Mike Johnson, Ready to Get Back to Work

By Polk Times | Oct 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) expressed his support for Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the newly elected Speaker of the House. In a statement, Franklin highlighted Johnson's qualities as a principled conservative and a selfless servant leader. Franklin emphasized the urgency for the House to get back to work and fulfill the promises made to the American people.Franklin stated, "I was pleased to join my House Republican colleagues in electing Rep. Mike Johnson as our Speaker. He's exactly who we need to unite us and move forward." Franklin acknowledged the...

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Which former Polk Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23?

By Polk Times | Oct 21, 2023

This former Polk Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Oct 21, 2023

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Polk County cities: 6 companies received FDA inspections in Q3 2023

By Polk Times | Oct 21, 2023

There were six companies in cities associated with Polk County that received six FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Polk County district student body primarily comprised of Hispanic students in 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Oct 12, 2023

The most represented ethnicity in the Polk County district's student body in the 2022-23 school year was Hispanic, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Oct 7, 2023

The following parishes in the Polk Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Polk County School District Education: More students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Polk Times | Oct 6, 2023

There were 114,483 students enrolled in Polk County School District in the 2022-23 school year, an increase over the previous year.

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Congressman Franklin Votes Against 45-Day Continuing Resolution, Calls for Border Security and Fiscal Responsibility

By Polk Times | Oct 3, 2023

WASHINGTON - Congressman Franklin, representing the American people, voted against a 45-day Continuing Resolution today, citing concerns over border security and excessive government spending under the Biden administration."Today, I voted against a 45-day Continuing Resolution that makes no effort to secure the border and greenlights more of Biden’s weaponized government," stated Congressman Franklin. "I cannot support any short-term spending bill that fails to hold the Administration accountable or address Congress’ insatiable appetite to spend...

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Rep. Scott Franklin Introduces Legislation to Protect School Lunch Programs from Retaliation

By Polk Times | Oct 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC— Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) has introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to prevent the USDA from withholding school lunch funding and retaliating against schools that do not comply with the White House’s sexual orientation and gender identity policies. The legislation aims to protect students and ensure that parents have the final say in their children's education.Rep. Franklin expressed his concerns about the Biden Administration's use of school lunch as leverage to push their agenda onto school systems. He stated,...

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Rep. Scott Franklin Receives Defender of Economic Freedom Award from Club for Growth

By Polk Times | Oct 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC—In recognition of his unwavering commitment to balancing the federal budget and reducing the size of government, Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18) has been honored with the 2022 Club for Growth Defender of Economic Freedom Award."Congress’ insatiable appetite to spend money has run up a $33 trillion national debt and put us on a collision course with bankruptcy. Americans are expecting Congress to have the courage to right the ship before it’s too late," said Rep. Franklin. "I’m pleased to receive the Defender of Economic Freedom Award from the Club for Growth...

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How many professional licenses are set to expire in September in Polk County?

By Polk Times | Oct 1, 2023

How many professional licenses are set to expire in September in Polk County, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)?