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The Scoop: Wed. March 19, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including private data request probe, term limit proposal, DEI policies, DOGE, and parks reopening.

A Florida bill targets ‘DEI’ in med schools and state contracts

The bill would requires recipients of state contracts & grants to certify that they won’t use the money on DEI efforts in Florida.
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A Florida bill targets local ‘DEI’ policies

Local governments would be prohibited from setting policies related to “diversity, equity and inclusion”
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Florida university leaders defend government restrictions on DEI

The state university system’s Board of Governors and trustees of 3 universities dispute that the Florida law (SB 266) violates speech rights.

The Scoop: Tues. Feb. 25, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including ICE program, DOGE, and Apple shareholders in the attempt to save DEI initiatives.

The Scoop: Fri. Feb. 21, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including underground wastewater, Port Tampa Bay expansion plan, and DEI lawsuit against Target.

The Scoop: Fri. Jan. 17, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

‘Park preservation’ bill emerges in the Florida House A Florida House Republican filed a proposal yesterday that would prevent the development of such things as golf courses, pickleball courts, and lodges in state parks.  Professors...
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Professors challenge DEI restrictions on Florida universities

The professors say Florida's restrictions are “punishing educators and students for expressing differing and disfavored viewpoints.”
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The Scoop: Fri., March 15, 2024 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

A new study shows Tampa’s streetcar system is one of the most efficient in the nation with high ridership & low cost to taxpayers.
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The Scoop: Thurs., March 14, 2024 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

A new study shows Tampa’s streetcar system is one of the most efficient in the nation with high ridership & low cost to taxpayers.
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Florida Legislature passes controversial limits on teacher prep, sending the bill to Ron DeSantis

The Florida Senate gave final approval to a measure designed to keep “identity politics” out of teacher preparation programs.
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A court rejects Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ restrictions on workplace diversity training

A federal appeals court rejected restrictions that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on addressing race-related issues in workplace training
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