Florida Matters
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Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us each week as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state. Listen to the show on WUSF 89.7 Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
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Florida Matters explores how new laws are changing public schools for teachers, parents and studentsColleges and universities are also facing big changes because of Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration. -
Among new measures, they voted to ban gender affirming care for minors.
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Lawmakers passed laws on guns, housing, education and a slate of bills that could help Gov. DeSantis if he runs for president.
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On Friday, lawmakers approved Senate Bill 70-50. It now awaits the governor's signature.
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Free speech advocates say new rules limiting demonstrations at the state capitol threaten the First Amendment rights of Floridians.
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"Ruby Bridges," a movie based on the story of a 6-year old girl’s experience of school integration in New Orleans during the 1960s, will continue to be shown as part of Pinellas County Schools’ curriculum.
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Professors say House Bill 999 would be horrific for academic freedom at Florida's state universitiesThe proposed bill also targets funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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The 60-day legislative session hits the halfway mark this week.
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"Health freedom" advocates have still complained that the hospital limited experimental treatments such as ivermectin.
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The outbreak of the harmful algal blooms has shown up in medium and high concentrations along the Gulf coast this month.
