Regan McCarthy

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A look at the citizens initiative to expand Medicaid in Florida

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Florida lawmakers have debated for a decade whether to expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act. Advocates are trying to circumvent legislature and take the issue directly to voters.

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This Florida fight transcends politics: Debate continues over changing the state bird

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

For decades, there's been an effort to change the state bird of Florida — now a mockingbird — to something a little more unique to the state. But pushback has been long and intense.

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Florida Supreme Court considers whether its abortion ban violates right to privacy

Friday, September 08, 2023

The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the state's 15 week abortion ban is protected under the right to privacy guaranteed by the state constitution.

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After Idalia, neighbors in Perry, Fla., share a spirit of hope and togetherness

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Hurricane Idalia walloped Perry when it stormed ashore with 125 mph winds on Wednesday. People in the city are just now trying to pick up pieces and sort out how to move forward.

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Voters could decide the future of abortion access in Florida

Friday, August 04, 2023

Activists on both sides of Florida's abortion access debate are working towards ballot measures that would enshrine their views in the state constitution.

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Activists on both sides of the abortion issue are trying to change Florida's constitution

Saturday, July 29, 2023

There are dueling efforts in Florida by activists on both sides of the abortion issue to insert language into the state constitution.

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Republicans in several states push for limits on gender-affirming care for adults

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

A Florida bill would allow only physicians to provide such care, and it would prohibit public dollars from covering costs. State health insurance plans and Medicaid can't provide coverage.

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Florida's abortion laws protect a pregnant person's life, but not for mental health

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

If a pregnant person is struggling with mental health and considering suicide, several states' laws, including Florida's, specifically say the "life of the mother" exception does not apply to them.

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Too Close To Call: Florida Governor, Senate Races Headed For Recount

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Two high-profile races in Florida are heading for recounts. The races for U.S. Senate, the Florida governor and state agriculture commissioner will all be reviewed by a machine recount.

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'Food For Fines': In Some Cities, Parking Tickets Drive Holiday Giving

Saturday, December 05, 2015

Parking fines aren't usually the stuff of holiday cheer. But a few cities around the country are turning them into an opportunity to promote giving, letting drivers cover part or all of their fines with food donations.

Lexington, Ky., first adopted the program, called Food for Fines, during the 2014 ...

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To Curb Bear Population, Florida Reinstates Hunting Season

Saturday, February 28, 2015

In the past decade, the number of bear-related calls Florida wildlife officials have received has increased by 400 percent. To stop the rise in bear population, officials have agreed to start hunting.

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