The Biden administration is beginning to discharge $39 billion of student debt for thousands of borrowers on Monday, according to Politico.....MORE
Monday, August 14, 2023
Judge sides with youth in Montana climate change trial, finds two laws unconstitutional
Eleven of the 16 youth plaintiffs in the Held v. Montana case pose for a photo after Day 5 of the trial on Friday, June 16, 2023. Top row (left to right): Lander Busse, Badge Busse, Grace, Rikki Held, Olivia. Bottom row (left to right): Kian, Mica, Claire, Eva, Taleah, Sariel. (Photo by Blair Miller, Daily Montanan)
The state of Montana’s failure to consider greenhouse gas emissions from energy and mining projects violates the state constitution because it does not protect Montanans’ right to a clean and healthful environment and the state’s natural resources from unreasonable depletion, a judge ruled Monday in a victory for the 16 youth plaintiffs who sued the state.....MORE
City of Tampa Extending Cooling Centers
The City of Tampa is extending the opening of its cooling centers at Parks and Recreation locations in response to the excessive heat warning and heat advisories projected to affect the city through Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Cooling centers will be staffed by City of Tampa employees, AmeriCorps service members, and Red Cross volunteers.....MORE
Biden administration releases diversity guidance for universities after Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban
The Biden administration released guidance on Monday for universities on how to maintain diversity in their institutions after the Supreme Court ruled colleges can’t use race as a factor in admissions.....MORE
Constitutional Issues Teed Up In Florida Redistricting Fight
When Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took control of congressional redistricting last year, he argued that keeping a sprawling North Florida district designed to elect a Black candidate would violate the U.S. Constitution. Now, a court will decide if he was right.....MORE
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Stewed Chicken
With Beans, Rice, Platanos and Cabbage
$6.49 Lunch Special
Hines Caribbean Cuisine
3313 N. Nebraska Ave, Ybor Heights
Tampa's Best Jamaican Food!
Maui wildfire disaster: How can I donate to help?
In the wake of the devastation caused by wildfires in Maui, several communities and homes are now destroyed and dozens are confirmed dead. As relief efforts continue, our station and the Red Cross are teaming up to help those affected.....MORE
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Heat exhaustion vs heat stroke: Know the difference
With this dangerous heat wave forecasted to keep smothering the southern U.S. and Florida the next several weeks, it is important to know the key differences between heat-related illnesses.
The combination of heat and humidity will result in dangerously high “feels like” temperatures to continue hitting the triple digits. These conditions could prompt significant health risks if precautions are not taken.
More HERE
Downtown Tampa streetcar might start charging riders
There is a chance people could soon have to pay to ride the popular streetcars in downtown Tampa.....MORE
Florida medical boards issue new rules for trans health care
Transgender people in Florida are facing more restrictions to their medical care, even after two recent court rulings lambasted the state's approach to gender-affirming health care regulation.
The state boards of medicine and osteopathic medicine issued new rules last week for trans adults to undergo hormone replacement therapy and surgery. The guidance is part of an informed consent process required by Senate Bill 254, which went into effect in May.
More HERE
NHC monitoring 2 potential tropical cyclone developments in the Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical cyclone developments in the east Atlantic Ocean.....MORE
Sunday, August 13, 2023
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A federal judge ruled that the FDA is overstepping their bounds.
A federal judge ruled that the FDA is overstepping their bounds. This gives the cigar industry much more leeway. This will be very celebrated and is a huge deal for Ybor City.
TEXTS: Has Fani Willis found the smoking gun that will convict Trump?
The indictments in the Fulton County, Georgia, investigation into Donald Trump’s efforts to alter the outcome of the 2020 election are about to bear fruit.
New reports say District Attorney Fani Willis can connect Trump to a breach of voting machines, and, after witness testimony scheduled for Tuesday, the Grand Jury could be ready to hand down indictments almost immediately.
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Forced to fire undocumented workers, owner of landmark Florida restaurant seeks change
Richard Gonzmart, owner of the iconic Columbia Restaurant chain based Tampa, said the family-owned company has treated employees as part of the restaurant family. He now wants protections for migrants who have been in this country for years. more
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