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The Mitchell Hamline School of Law is advertising a newly created position of vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion. The school announced the opening in a Jan. 14 Twitter post. The position has been a topic of discussion since at least July 1, when Dean Anthony Niedwiecki sent an email to law-school community members during his first day on the job. In it, he talked about his reasons for creating the position and the importance he places on it. “The George Floyd murder in our own community has highlighted the need for Mitchell Hamline to have a more visible and active role in f...

Doug Belden’s lasting contributions to public service | Editorial Hillsborough County’s longtime tax collector retires with a solid legacy   This article represents the opinion of the Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board. Published Jan. 19 Few things can be more maddening than dealing with a government agency, especially one that takes your money. But Doug Belden changed that experience as Hillsborough County Tax Collector, building an office focused on customer service and 21st century expectations. Belden, 66, retired this month after completing a final, four-year term, and he leave...