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2022: Polk County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Polk County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 4.8%.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Apr 19, 2025

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

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Scott Franklin praises park award and supports Florida growers in recent updates

By Polk Times | Apr 18, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida's 18th District commented on community developments and national matters in his recent tweets.

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Scott Franklin discusses border security, Navy football, and FSU event

By Polk Times | Apr 17, 2025

Scott Franklin, Congressman for Florida’s 18th district, shared views on border security, a White House event involving Naval Academy football, and the response to a crisis at Florida State University.

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Polk Times publication area records 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry during 2024

By Polk Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located within the Polk Times publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Polk County: Residents received $1.12 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Polk Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.3% of income in Polk County, providing an average of $1,416 per capita to residents.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Apr 12, 2025

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

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Cong. Franklin supports SAVE Act to enhance election security

By Polk Times | Apr 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, representing Florida's 18th district, has announced his support for H.R. 22, also known as the SAVE Act.

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Scott Franklin shares views on judicial policy, legislative measures, and fiscal strategies

By Polk Times | Apr 10, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, a representative for Florida's 18th district, weighed in on current legislative actions and political priorities through a series of tweets on April 10, 2025.

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Franklin launches AI-powered bill to advance weather prediction and disaster readiness

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, representing Florida's 18th district, has initiated the Transformational Artificial Intelligence to Modernize the Economy against Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act (TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act).

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Representative Franklin supports No Rogue Rulings Act to limit district judges' nationwide injunctions

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

Today, Congressman Scott Franklin from Florida's 18th District announced his support for H.R. 1526, also known as the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA).

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Scott Franklin discusses military issues and weather legislation in updates

By Polk Times | Apr 9, 2025

In a series of recent updates, Congressman Scott Franklin, representing Florida's 18th district, addresses military staffing challenges and the reintroduction of legislation to tackle extreme weather using AI.

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Polk Times publication area sees 225 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

By Polk Times | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the Polk Times publication area submitted 225 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Scott Franklin reminds constituents about tax day and congratulates local sports

By Polk Times | Apr 8, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, representing Florida's 18th district, discussed Tax Day and supported local team @GatorsMBK in recent tweets dated April 7 and 8, 2025

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Polk Times publication area records 5 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry during 2024

By Polk Times | Apr 6, 2025

Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in the Polk Times publication area submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Apr 5, 2025

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

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Polk Times area weekly mass times

By Polk Times | Apr 5, 2025

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

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Congressman Scott Franklin critiques and honors in recent social media posts

By Polk Times | Apr 4, 2025

In recent social media communications, Congressman Scott Franklin shared views on military readiness, government spending, and veteran honors.

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Scott Franklin shares perspectives on trade, fiscal policies, and education initiatives

By Polk Times | Apr 3, 2025

Congressman Scott Franklin, serving Florida’s 18th District, recently shared his viewpoints on U.S. trade policies, fiscal management, and educational initiatives via Twitter.

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Polk County Education: 265 Alaska Native students were enrolled in only school district in 2023-24 school year

By Polk Times | Apr 2, 2025

In Polk County's only school district, 0.2% of students enrolled identified as Alaska Native in the 2023-24 school year.