The Scoop: Wed. Jan. 29, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

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DeSantis blasts lawmakers’ immigration bill 

Florida lawmakers passed a $500 million immigration proposal on Tuesday. But Gov. Ron DeSantis said it isn’t good enough. The bill also strips immigration enforcement powers from the governor.

U.S. House proposes over $2 trillion in Medicaid cuts 

A leaked list from the U.S. House Republicans proposes over $2 trillion in Medicaid cuts. WMNF’s Chris Young reports how it could affect more than 4 million Floridians.

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month 

A Tallahassee man who survived labor trafficking in the U.S. now serves on the National Human Trafficking Advisory Council.

American students make little improvement post-COVID

A national exam found children in the U.S. post-pandemic continue to lose ground on reading skills and are making little improvements in math.

AAA releases 2025 cruising forecast

AAA Auto Club released its first-ever cruise forecast and it details historic numbers for this year. WMNF’s Joshua Hightower reports how Florida is a factor in the vacation boom.

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