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Abortion rights’ groups energized by Supreme Court ruling

by Megan Sauer | Aug 11, 2020 | Featured, Politics

The recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld a Trump administration regulation allowing employers and health insurers to opt-out of contraception coverage has energized the abortion rights movement, leaders say, even though it does not affect strong abortion-access...
Area farmers seek government aid to improve renewable energy use

Area farmers seek government aid to improve renewable energy use

by Megan Sauer | Jul 24, 2020 | Environment, Featured

Even before consequences of COVID-19 threatened Americans’ financial security, U.S. farmers and ranchers recognized they could protect the environment and save money by transitioning to renewable energy sources. But initial prices and the cost of maintenance are...
New bill may mean brand ownership, gender equity for college athletes

New bill may mean brand ownership, gender equity for college athletes

by Megan Sauer | Jul 21, 2020 | Featured, Politics

In May, Florida became the third state to pass legislation allowing collegiate athletes to profit from endorsements that commercialize their names, images and likenesses. While 2020 graduate Laquincy Rideau, a former point guard at USF, never experienced financial...
Minority- and female-owned businesses hurt more by COVID-19

Minority- and female-owned businesses hurt more by COVID-19

by Megan Sauer | Jul 21, 2020 | Business & Tech, Featured

Kizzy Williams, the owner of Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen, still remembers preparing to open her restaurant six years ago: She scrubbed the stove, stored food and relied on a network of customers and employees to keep her business afloat. Because of the pandemic, she...
Congress considers college athlete compensation following Florida law

Congress considers college athlete compensation following Florida law

by Megan Sauer | Jul 2, 2020 | Education

Should the perfect lap, goal or floor routine fund more than a university’s checkbook? Some members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, said Wednesday it’s time to ensure college athletes earn money for their individual names, images...
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