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Van Hollen introduces federal 'climate superfund' legislation; Trump campaigns in Western states as Harris focuses on critical Pennsylvania; Stalled Child Tax Credit leaves Ohio families in limbo; Federal funding drives PA's increase in electric school buses.

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Marjorie Taylor-Greene condemns remarks by a right-wing activist, immigrants to Ohio spark conspiracy theories and heated campaign controversies, and the Children's Defense Fund pushes for more attention to child poverty.

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Rural voters weigh competing visions about agriculture's future ahead of the Presidential election, counties where economic growth has lagged in rural America are booming post-pandemic, and farmers get financial help to protect their land's natural habitat.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported social determinants of health prevent many people from racial and ethnic minority groups from having fair opportunities for economic, physical and emotional health. (PNW Production/Pexels)

Monday, September 9, 2024

FL advocates highlight philanthropy's role in supporting Black maternal health

While the United States has made strides in improving maternal care, disparities in access to quality health care persist, particularly for Black …

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According to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, fewer than 5% of youths arrested have any gang alert on their record. However, those with gang alerts are more likely to have been first arrested at age 12 or younger, and more likely to be serious, violent and chronic offenders. (athree23/Pixabay)
Report highlights decline in youth incarceration but challenges remain

A new report revealed while the United States has made significant progress in reducing youth incarceration rates, troubling disparities still exist…

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School-based mental and behavioral health services help prevent issues and enhance educational achievement and future employment opportunities. (Coyot/Pixabay)
New mental-health checklist aims to support returning Florida students

With mental health challenges on the rise among youths, school-based services have become a critical component in addressing the issues. A new …

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The 340B program was launched in 1992 when Congress empowered the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to encourage pharmaceutical companies to reduce outpatient drug prices for hospitals serving low-income populations. (jarmoluk/Pixabay)
FL patients face uncertain future amid prescription drug program challenges

The 340B Drug Pricing Program, designed to provide discounted medications to safety-net hospitals and clinics serving low-income populations…

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After public backlash, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has rescheduled meetings to discuss developing golf courses and other amenities in state parks until the week of Sept. 2, 2024. (Pixabay)
Controversial FL state park development meetings postponed

In a rare unifying and bipartisan rebuke, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has postponed tomorrow's meetings to discuss a …

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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection proposes adding more amenities and lodging to nine Florida state parks. (Adobe Stock)
Florida’s hidden agenda: Developments in state parks spark public outcry

Many Floridians online are expressing concerns over the DeSantis administration's surprise proposal to add golf courses, pickleball courts and lodges …

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AT&T is experiencing a regional strike of more than 17,000 AT&T technicians, customer service reps, and others who install, maintain and support AT&T residential and business wireline telecommunications networks. (Foundry/Pixabay)
Union workers voice concerns over AT&T's 'bad faith' bargaining

AT&T customers may experience service disruptions as the worker's union, Communications Workers of America, initiates a strike to try to continue …

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A sit-in is shown at a Woolworth's lunch counter in Tallahassee, Fla., in 1960. (Florida Memory Project RC03283)
FL Freedom Schools to empower students with African American history courses

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History is bringing its "Freedom Schools" initiative to Florida as part of a national effor…

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In recent years, saltwater anglers have noticed a rise in shark populations and are increasingly reporting losses of sportfish to these predators. (Bluegroper/Pixabay)
Rising shark depredation threatens Florida's sportfishing industry

Florida's saltwater anglers are increasingly frustrated by sharks swooping in and taking their catch in what is known as shark depredation. The …

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Florida has one of the highest uninsured rates for children in the nation. (Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock)
Roadblocks to health persist for kids in FL

Health insurance prospects for Florida kids are not improving, despite pushes to increase coverage rates in the state. Florida continues to deny …

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National Health Center Week runs through Saturday. (jarmoluk/Pixabay)
Community Health Centers pursue new health care innovations

As National Health Center Week begins, community health centers across Florida are adopting innovative approaches to delivering care to improve the …

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Numerous studies have shown that for years, Black farmers have been rejected for loans by the USDA more than their white counterparts. (RyanMcGuire/Pixabay)
Black farmers in Florida grapple with USDA aid, land challenges

In a move to address historical injustices, the Biden administration announced $2 billion dollars in direct payments for Black and minority farmers …

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