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The Senate Passed the Federal Funding Bill. Here’s What’s in it for Puerto Rico.
The bill adds $200 million to the $2.9 billion previously authorized by Biden to increase the island’s access to Medicaid.
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This Is How Gas Prices Are Affecting Florida’s School Districts
On Friday, the AAA reported a new record high for gas prices in Florida. Schools officials are concerned about the impact the price increase may have in the long term
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Floridians Need Relief at the Pump Now but It Might Not Come Until Right Before Elections
Floridians are seeing a new record high in gas prices after jumping another 13 cents overnight, but state lawmakers are talking about waiting until October to provide gas relief.
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This Is How Florida Is Contributing to Gun Violence in Puerto Rico
A report by Giffords Law Center found that the island has dramatically high rates of gun violence—four times higher than the national average in 2018.
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Masks and VACU ID Will No Longer Be Required in Puerto Rico
Pierluisi ended the requirement for mask use both outdoors and indoors as the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations decrease on the island.
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DeSantis and Ladapo Recommend Against COVID Vaccine for Healthy Children
The decision goes against the CDC, which has urged parents to get their children vaccinated.
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Florida Reaches Highest Gas Prices in 10 Years
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has caused a surge in oil prices. Experts expect prices to continue to rise.
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Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Grants Añasco, Puerto Rico, $1.1M to Repair Dams
he two dams prevented major flooding to the Añasco valley communities and industries during Hurricane María in 2017, but both suffered damages.
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Canadian Arrested in Puerto Rico With Alleged Connections to La Fortaleza. Pierluisi Denies Ties.
Conor Vincent D’Monte was a leader of one of the most dangerous criminal organizations in Canada, where he was wanted for first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
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Basketball Player José Juan Barea Teams Up With Hotelier to Build Multi-Sports Center in Hato Rey
The basketball player is behind a $7 million project that will include indoor and outdoor fields for a variety of sports, a restaurant, and a hotel where athletes can stay while training.



















