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4 Reasons You Should Be Paying Attention to the Farm Bill
The Farm Bill provides food assistance for 41 million Americans, funds land conservation practices, is a huge source of federal investment in rural communities, and ensures all Americans they have access to a safe, stable supply of food.
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DeSantis Signs Florida GOP’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Into Law
The six-week ban will take effect only if the state’s current 15-week ban is upheld in an ongoing legal challenge that is before the state Supreme Court, which is controlled by conservatives.
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Where to Watch the Lyrids Meteor Shower in Florida
While the new moon will help with visibility, for best viewing it’s important to get as far away from light pollution as possible.
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‘It’s a Scary Time’: Florida Democrats Are Fighting Back Against Six-Week Abortion Ban
The legislators filed over 50 amendments to “water down and lampoon” the bill that would ban most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
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Florida GOP Advances Bathroom Bill Targeting Transgender People’s Rights
Even as members of the trans community expressed their fear that the bill would result in transgender harassment, a Republican representative called those who testified against it “mutants from another planet.”
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Notable Weather Events From The Year You Were Born
Stacker consulted historical, climatologic, and other news sources to find the most notable weather events each year since the Great Depression.
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5 Top-Ranked Colleges in Florida
Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, fun theme parks, pristine forests and glittering cities. But did you know that the state also has some of the nation’s best universities and colleges? Here are five top examples, from Orlando to Miami and Tampa to Gainesville.
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Senate Panel Moves To Protect Confederate Monuments in Florida
As a result of the Republican sponsored legislation, local governments across the state could be sued if they remove the controversial memorials.
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On DeSantis Turf, California Gov. Gavin Newsom Blasts Conservative Education Push
The New College students and faculty who attended the meeting in Sarasota, talked about the anxiety many feel about the conservative changes advanced by the Republican governor and state GOP legislators.
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Why Can’t Florida Fix Its Housing Crisis? The GOP Legislature Won’t Use This Program.
Democratic House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell breaks down why more Floridians are finding it hard to pay rent. Efforts to fix the problem are not enough.























