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DeSantis ‘will not comply’ with rules to protect transgender students
This is not the first time DeSantis launches what advocates of the LGBTQ communities have repeatedly called an attack on transgender people in the Sunshine State.
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Housing market cools along Florida’s Gulf Coast
The uptick in the construction of new housing followed the influx of newcomers to Florida during the pandemic, but that boom is now tapering off
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Get ready, Orlando: Westcourt District promises thrilling entertainment, more
The district will be built in an 8.5-acre complex next to the Kia Center at West Church Street and South Hughey Avenue.
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Inside Puerto Rico’s unique role in the US presidential race
Although residents of Puerto Rico can’t vote for president in November, they could potentially still influence Electoral College calculations.
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Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
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Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
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Video: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: The Six-Week Abortion Ban Is An Attack on Democracy
Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot, and make a voting plan here.
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New Biden rule protects privacy of women seeking abortions
Under the new rules, state officials and law enforcement cannot obtain medical records related to lawful reproductive health care with the goal of pursuing legal action.
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Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar grants
Forty-nine of these grants are state-level awards, five are multi-state awards, and six are going to Native American tribes. The administration also announced its plans to expand its American Climate Corps green jobs training program on Monday.
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6 terrifying things that could happen if the Comstock Act is used to target abortion
If interpreted literally, the Comstock Act could use antiquated legal code to effectively ban abortion by severely limiting the types of medical tools that can be sent via mail—even in states where abortion remains legal.
