Mike Schneider
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Journalist for Associated Press, covering census, demographics & Florida. Author of "Mickey and the Teamsters." Tips?: mschneider@ap.org
apnews.com/article/flor... challenges DeSantis' authority to call special session for redistricting
Lawsuit challenges DeSantis' authority to call special session for redistricting
A lawsuit claims Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lacks the authority to call a special session to redraw congressional maps mid-decade.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:23 AM
apnews.com/article/flor... challenges DeSantis' authority to call special session for redistricting
apnews.com/article/cens... Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts
Census Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts
The U.S. Census Bureau plans to use a survey form with a citizenship question for its 2030 census practice test.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:15 AM
apnews.com/article/cens... Bureau plans to use survey with a citizenship question in its test for 2030, alarming experts
apnews.com/article/2030... administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South
Trump administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South
The Trump administration is eliminating four out of six planned locations for a 2030 census practice test.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:19 PM
apnews.com/article/2030... administration cuts number of sites for testing the 2030 census, focusing on the South
The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth
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The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth
North Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States. North Carolina was the top destination for domestic migrants in the U.S., attracting 84,000 people from oth...
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January 31, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth
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Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has contributed to a year-to-year drop in the U.S. growth rate as the nation's population hit nearly 342 million people in 2025.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
Trump's immigration crackdown led to drop in US growth rate last year as population hit 342 million
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Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt
Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt
Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt
Florida's Republican attorney general is questioning the constitutionality of state laws supporting minority contracting and diverse appointments.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt
Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt
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Texas leads the nation in supplying new residents to other states
Texas leads the nation in supplying new residents to other states
Texas leads the nation in supplying new residents to other states
Texas has become the top source of new residents for nine other states, despite its own population growth. The U.S.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Texas leads the nation in supplying new residents to other states
Texas leads the nation in supplying new residents to other states
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Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter
Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter
Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter
Tourists are bundling up and warming shelters have opened as Florida experiences its coldest weather of the winter season.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter
Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter
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Immigrant detainee at 'Alligator Alcatraz' agrees to leave US, asks that lawsuit be dismissed
Immigrant detainee at 'Alligator Alcatraz' agrees to leave US, asks that lawsuit be dismissed
Immigrant detainee at 'Alligator Alcatraz' agrees to leave US, asks that lawsuit be dismissed
One of three court challenges to an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades has ended.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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Immigrant detainee at 'Alligator Alcatraz' agrees to leave US, asks that lawsuit be dismissed
Immigrant detainee at 'Alligator Alcatraz' agrees to leave US, asks that lawsuit be dismissed
FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted house of worship because of its 'Jewish ties'
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FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted house of worship because of its 'Jewish ties'
The FBI said Monday that a suspect in the arson fire at a Mississippi synagogue admitted to targeting the institution because of its ‘Jewish ties.’
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January 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted house of worship because of its 'Jewish ties'
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Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be counted
Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be counted
Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be counted
The next U.S. census is four years away, but two lawsuits playing out this year could affect how the head count will be done and who'll be counted.
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January 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be counted
Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be counted
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Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say
Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say
Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say
Officials withheld evidence on Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' funding, environmental groups say
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Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says
Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says
Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says
The U.S. population is projected to grow more slowly over the next 30 years than previously predicted.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says
Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says
Today’s story: Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts
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Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida’s legislature to redraw congressional districts.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Today’s story: Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts
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Florida awaiting federal approval for 3rd immigration detention center
Florida awaiting federal approval for 3rd immigration detention center
Florida awaiting federal approval for 3rd immigration detention center
Florida is waiting for federal approval to open a third immigration detention center in the Panhandle. Governor Ron DeSantis announced this on Monday.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Florida awaiting federal approval for 3rd immigration detention center
Florida awaiting federal approval for 3rd immigration detention center
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Florida's rare and controversial black bear hunt kills 52
Florida's rare and controversial black bear hunt kills 52
Florida's rare and controversial black bear hunt kills 52
Florida wildlife officials say the state's first black bear hunt in a decade killed 52 bears. The count was announced Tuesday. The hunt began Dec. 6 and ended Sunday.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Florida's rare and controversial black bear hunt kills 52
Florida's rare and controversial black bear hunt kills 52
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The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026. Now they're the second-largest age group and the influence of these octogenarians will continue to impact America's society and economics.
From hula hoops to hearing aids: Oldest baby boomers turn 80 in 2026, contributing to an aging US
The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026. This generation known as a cultural and political vanguard is now contributing to America's aging population.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026. Now they're the second-largest age group and the influence of these octogenarians will continue to impact America's society and economics.
apnews.com/article/cens... oldest boomers are turning 80 in 2026. How much pop culture do you remember?
The oldest boomers are turning 80 in 2026. How much pop culture do you remember?
The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026. This generation, known for its impact on pop culture, was born during the 18-year "baby boom" from 1946 to 1964.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
apnews.com/article/cens... oldest boomers are turning 80 in 2026. How much pop culture do you remember?
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A look at aging baby boomers in the United States
A look at aging baby boomers in the United States
A look at aging baby boomers in the United States
The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026. This generation known as a cultural and political vanguard is now contributing to America's aging population.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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A look at aging baby boomers in the United States
A look at aging baby boomers in the United States
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Attorneys urge judge to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' to assess detainees' access to lawyers
Attorneys urge judge to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' to assess detainees' access to lawyers
Attorneys urge judge to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' to assess detainees' access to lawyers
Attorneys for detainees at a Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” want a federal judge to visit the facility.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Attorneys urge judge to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' to assess detainees' access to lawyers
Attorneys urge judge to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' to assess detainees' access to lawyers
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Federal judge denies request to close Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Federal judge denies request to close Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Federal judge denies request to close Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
A federal judge has denied a request to close an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
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December 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Federal judge denies request to close Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Federal judge denies request to close Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label
Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label
Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label
A leading Muslim civil rights group in the U.S. has sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his order labeling it a “foreign terrorist organization.”
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December 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label
Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over 'foreign terrorist' label
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Man who tried to assassinate Trump on golf course requests attorney for sentencing
Man who tried to assassinate Trump on golf course requests attorney for sentencing
Man who tried to assassinate Trump on golf course requests attorney for sentencing
Ryan Routh, convicted of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, has decided to use an attorney for his sentencing.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Man who tried to assassinate Trump on golf course requests attorney for sentencing
Man who tried to assassinate Trump on golf course requests attorney for sentencing
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Man's death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental
Man's death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental
Man's death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental
The death of a 32-year-old man after riding a high-speed roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe has been ruled accidental.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Man's death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental
Man's death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental
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Scores of government statisticians are gone, leaving data at risk, report says
Scores of government statisticians are gone, leaving data at risk, report says
Scores of government statisticians are gone, leaving data at risk, report says
A new report reveals that the U.S. government's statistical system is struggling due to staff layoffs, reduced funding, and political interference.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Scores of government statisticians are gone, leaving data at risk, report says
Scores of government statisticians are gone, leaving data at risk, report says