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Attitudes on U.S. Economy and Democracy

Inflation is down but Americans are still gloomy over the economy. Also, some survey research studies find some people believe U.S. democracy may not survive another two decades. The community weigh-in on the direction and...
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Backers say the Florida Supreme Court should OK an abortion rights initiative

Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment fired back at Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody who wants the measure blocked from the 2024 ballot.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody urges Florida justices to reject an abortion rights measure, saying it would “hoodwink” voters

The Attorney General urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to ensure abortion rights.
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Husband of Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Florida to discuss abortion rights

Douglas Emhoff will appear Friday in Miami for a discussion about abortion rights and to support Joe Biden's 2024 re-election campaign.
Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade

Florida abortion measure raises $4.19 million

A political committee leading efforts to pass a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in Florida raised $4.192 million in cash.
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Florida abortion rights initiative tops 400,000 signatures

A proposed constitutional amendment ensuring abortion rights has topped 400,000 valid petition signatures submitted to the state.
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Florida Supreme Court will decide the future of abortion access in the state

Amy Weintraub with Progress Florida talks about the Florida Supreme Court pondering a law that could lead to abortions essentially being banned in Florida.
Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade

Bill seeks to prevent abortion charges in Florida

Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book filed a bill aimed at preventing women from being charged with crimes after obtaining abortions.

The Politics of Terror

An analysis of the political terror across the spectrum. Republicans threaten AIDS/HIV funding to the world’s poor because of possible abortion funding. note: The program, known as the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief,...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Mon., September 11, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

  Florida Automated Vehicles Summit The Florida Automated Vehicles Summit took place in Downtown Tampa last week. The conference is a look ahead to the future of transportation.   The future of abortion The Florida...
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Justices hear high-stakes abortion case

Florida Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in a constitutional challenge to a state law that prevented abortions after 15 weeks.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Fri., September 8, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Arts Council funding The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners rejected a proposal to defund the Arts Council. The ruling is a win for local arts and culture groups that benefit from the county’s funding.  ...

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