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Mary Ellen Klas’s Biography

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Politics and policy columnist for Bloomberg Opinion. Former Miami Herald Capitol Bureau Chief.

Mary Ellen has covered six governors and the political dynamics of one of the most pivotal, diverse, and economically-divided states in the nation. She was awarded a 2023 Polk Award for political reporting for team coverage uncovering the secrecy, cost and documenting the political impact of the migrant relocation flights of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

She was among the Miami Herald newsroom team that won t…

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Code of silence is breaking on Tallahassee's sex secrets

Code of silence is breaking on Tallahassee's sex secrets

For decades, sex has been a tool and a toy for the politically powerful in the male-dominated world of politi…

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As Tallahassee turns: Latvala is defiant, accuser wants armed guard, inquiry continues

As Tallahassee turns: Latvala is defiant, accuser wants armed guard, inquiry continues

The high-stakes drama over pending sexual harassment charges against Sen. Jack Latvala continued to escalate …

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Someone's spying on Florida legislators. Surveillance camera found at condo building.

Someone's spying on Florida legislators. Surveillance camera found at condo building.

For at least three days in the final week of the 2017 legislative session, a covert surveillance camera recor…

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Audit warned Florida's hurricane response system was 'ill-prepared' for disaster

Audit warned Florida's hurricane response system was 'ill-prepared' for disaster

Long before Florida entered the deadliest hurricane season in a decade, auditors at the state's Division of E…

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Does Gov. Rick Scott's tight control of information matter in an emergency?

Does Gov. Rick Scott's tight control of information matter in an emergency?

As evacuees try to return home but are stuck in traffic, scrambling for information on fuel, flooded roads an…

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Florida hides details in nursing home inspection reports, but federal agencies don't

Florida hides details in nursing home inspection reports, but federal agencies don't

Gov. Rick Scott widened his offensive Thursday against the Broward nursing home he blames for the deaths of 1…

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Commentary: Immigrant kids deserve to keep their lawyers

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By Mary Ellen Klas Verified
| Yakima Herald-Republic Verified
The Trump administration has jettisoned the way thousands of immigrant children receive legal help. On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services ended the contract with the Acacia Center for Justice after nearly two decades, leaving more than 20,000 unaccompanied kids in legal limbo. Federal officials claim it’s a contract dispute. That’s a convenient excuse for their moral failure. Federal immigration data shows that many of these children came to this country seeking refuge from harm.
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Column: Immigrant kids deserve to keep their lawyers

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By Mary Ellen Klas Verified
| The Virginian-Pilot Verified
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Trump administration has jettisoned the way thousands of immigrant children receive legal help. On July 31, the Department of Health and Human Services ended the contract with the Acacia Center for Justice after nearly two decades, leaving more than 20,000 unaccompanied kids in legal limbo. Federal officials claim it’s a contract dispute. That’s a convenient excuse for their moral failure.
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Guest Commentary: Immigrant kids deserve to keep their lawyers

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| Orlando Sentinel Verified
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Trump administration has jettisoned the way thousands of immigrant children receive legal help. Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services ended the contract with the Acacia Center for Justice after nearly two decades, leaving more than 20,000 unaccompanied kids in legal limbo. Federal officials claim it’s a contract dispute. That’s a convenient excuse for their moral failure.
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