The Florida Senate on Thursday will take up a proposal that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Congress member demands healthcare expansion before millions are unenrolled
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WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, March 24th, 2023
Daily digest of news for Friday March 24th of 2023.
Bill to lower the age to purchase a rifle advances in the Florida House
The Florida House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill that would lower the legal age to purchase a rifle or long gun from 21 to 18.
Florida House set to pass permitless carry of concealed weapons
A proposal to allow people to carry guns in Florida without state concealed-weapons licenses is poised to pass the House on Friday.
Senate-approved bill will require universities to feature “opposing viewpoints” at campus events
A senate committee approved a proposal on Wednesday that would establish more requirements for university-sponsored speakers and events.
UPDATE: St. Petersburg passes a housing-density increase; it draws mixed reactions from local groups
Listen: Update: On Thursday evening after this story aired St. Pete City Council passed the housing-density increase. The St Petersburg city council will vote on a measure to increase housing density in the city, however, local housing advocacy groups have very different reactions. The St Petersburg City council is set to vote on loosening zoning… Read more »
WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
Adult performance legislation Yesterday, a state Senate panel gave initial approval to a bill that would allow the state to revoke licenses of businesses that admit children to “adult” live performances. It comes amid a crackdown by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration on drag-show performances. The Republican-dominated Judiciary Committee voted eight to three to advance the… Read more »
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MidPoint: What’s Scaring Florida Media?
Journalist Ben Montgomery was fired by Axios Media for calling out a DeSantis press agent for sending out propaganda, not press releases. Why are journalists afraid to speak the truth to power?
Tampa Bay area leaders commit to fix housing and flooding problems at forum
The Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality, or HOPE is composed of 25 interfaith and interracial member congregations. They sought to get commitments from local public officials to attain criminal justice reform, housing and mental health services, and environmental justice. At an event Monday night at Bible-Based Fellowship Church, County Commissioner Harry Cohen was asked… Read more »
Proposal to pay baseball players less than minimum wage narrowly advances in Florida Senate
A new bill might make it legal for Minor League Baseball players in Florida to be paid less than minimum wage.
