Issues journal

The choices shaping District 48

Clear campaign positions, careful context, and direct links to the public sources behind the facts.

Local communities01

Dundee, Winter Haven and Lake Wales: a local guide to District 48 issues

Growth in Dundee, responsible government in Winter Haven, and connected neighborhoods in Lake Wales — with official sources and a district-boundary check.

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Campaign trail02

On the trail in East Polk — video and photos from the campaign

A look back at the final stretch: neighbors, local leaders and small businesses across Winter Haven, Dundee, Lake Wales and Frostproof.

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Public schools03

Public dollars belong in public classrooms

Alethea Pugh’s Schools Not Scams commitment starts with protecting neighborhood schools, educators, and students from avoidable funding pressure.

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Cost of living04

Family budgets deserve Tallahassee’s attention

Insurance, utilities, housing, and everyday expenses are not abstract policy debates. They shape whether East Polk families can get ahead.

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Infrastructure05

US-27 must work for the communities it connects

East Polk’s growth demands safer roads, dependable drainage, and infrastructure planning that keeps pace with daily life.

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Local control06

Local decisions should begin with local voices

Home rule is how communities protect the services their residents use every day—and how local leaders remain accountable for those choices.

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Accountability07

What a state representative actually does — and the 20 questions worth asking yours

A House seat is two years of votes on budgets, committees, and the bills that reach your city. Here is the plain-English job description — and how to put the pocket guide to work on any candidate.

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Voting08

Your voting plan for District 48 — Winter Haven, Dundee, Lake Wales and East Polk

Three ways to vote, the official places to check your registration and polling place, and what to bring. A simple plan for every voter in Florida House District 48.

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Voter Q&AQuick answers on District 48 & home rule