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Amendment 4: Why It Failed and What To Do Now

The Democratic Socialists of America have some thoughts on why Amendment 4 for abortion access failed and what to do next.
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Black Nerds Matter Podcast: Teja Deonarine

Hello everyone, welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Joining us on today’s episode is Teja Deonarine, a marine biology graduate with a strong passion for conservation....
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Black Nerds Matter: Trevaughn Ellis

 Welcome to Black Nerds Matter! Today, we're thrilled to introduce TreVaughn Ellis—a NOAA Hollings and Udall Scholar, recent American University graduate, and multi-talented artist, scientist,...
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HHS budget issues remain unresolved in the Florida Legislature

A conference committee could not reach agreement Wednesday on a series of key health- and human-services issues.
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The Scoop: Wed. February 28, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Wasserman-Schultz calls for Ladapo to resign As a measles outbreak spreads in Florida, the state’s Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is giving advice counter to federal vaccination guidelines. Pedestrian dies in Tampa A vehicle hit and...

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Florida House and Senate negotiators work to bridge budget differences

Florida budget talks continue with Senate and House negotiators settling issues ranging from money for tourism marketing to school safety.
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A higher cap on coverage under Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance is possible

The Florida Senate Fiscal Policy Committee approved a bill that could let homes valued at more than $700,000 be covered by Citizens Property Insurance.
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A bill requiring Florida schools to teach the ‘history of communism’ advances

The Senate is ready to vote on a bill that would require the history of communism to be taught in Florida’s public schools, potentially in kindergarten.
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Florida Senators support compensating Dozier School victims

The Senate Fiscal Policy Committee supports SB 24 to create a $20 compensation program for former students of the Dozier School for Boys.
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The Florida Senate will vote on a bill to create local referendums to determine county commissioner term limits

The bill would lead to local referendums in November about whether voters want to impose eight-year term limits on county commissioners.
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A judge refuses to leave a Florida elections case

A federal judge Tuesday refused to step down from a case challenging a 2023 Florida elections law.
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The Scoop: Tues. February 27, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Sarasota Police The Sarasota Police Department is actively investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred yesterday morning near the Ringling Museum. Measles in Polk County Measles confirmed in Polk County, first adult case in Florida this...
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The Florida Senate revamps its teen worker bill

A controversial proposal to loosen work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-olds is ready to go to the full Senate after changes.
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Full Florida Senate will vote on allowing chaplains in schools

The Senate Rules Committee approved a proposal that would authorize school districts to let volunteer chaplains provide services to students.

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