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The Scoop: Thur. Dec 19th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

State officials say the constitution does not mandate ‘comfortable’ prisons Florida corrections officials want a federal judge to toss out a potential class-action lawsuit alleging the state has violated inmates’ rights because of hot conditions...
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Dana Young is stepping down as Florida’s tourism chief

Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young announced Tuesday she will step down from the tourism-promotion post.
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Florida targets China investments

The state's Investment Advisory Council directs portfolio managers to lower China exposure in the Florida Retirement System Investment Plan.
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A challenge to Florida’s stripper law is put on hold

A judge has paused a challenge to a new Florida law that prevents strippers under 21 from performing in adult entertainment establishments.
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New faces & trading places in the 2025 Florida Legislature

Florida's 2025 legislative session will begin with 26 new lawmakers in the 120-member state House and nine new Florida senators out of 40.
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A new Florida bill prohibits releasing things into the atmosphere to affect “the temperature, the weather, or the intensity of sunlight”

SB 56 would prohibit releasing things into the atmosphere to affect "the temperature, the weather, or the intensity of sunlight.”
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Here are the 2025-26 Florida Senate committee leaders

Senate President, Republican Ben Albritton, named lawmakers who will lead numerous Florida Senate committees.

Daniel Perez eyes spending cuts and says there will be no condo special session

House Speaker Daniel Perez says there will not be a special legislative session to address soaring condominium costs in Florida.

The Scoop for Tuesday, November 19, 2024- WMNF’s Daily digest of news headlines

Get the latest updates on the funding and design of the new Rays Stadium in Tampa. Stay informed about the Florida government's decisions.
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Remarks by Florida Senate President Ben Albritton as prepared for delivery

Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, became Senate president Tuesday during a post-election organization session.

Will The World Come To An End?

Moments after Steve Kornacki paused slightly then continued reeling off percentages in whatever county in whichever swing state had just committed to Trump my iPhone and media feeds started going berserk. “We are doomed!” screamed...
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Despite major Republican wins, one Democratic Tampa representative remains optimistic

Listen: Republicans had soaring success in Tuesday’s election. They will remain the supermajority in the state House.  One Democratic state representative says despite the election results, she’s hopeful for what’s to come. Democratic Representative Dianne...
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