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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...
Florida fisheries wait for federal aid as prices take a deep dive

Florida fisheries wait for federal aid as prices take a deep dive

by Hannah Farrow | Jul 30, 2020 | Featured, Politics

Federal officials Wednesday defended the delay in releasing $300 million on fisheries assistance funding, including $23.4 million for Florida, saying the pandemic has set them behind in analyzing data to determine how much each fishery is due. Senators on the...
Candidates in smaller swing state races struggle financially amid pandemic

Candidates in smaller swing state races struggle financially amid pandemic

by Nicole Girten and Henry Ren | Jul 24, 2020 | Featured, Politics

When asked to describe what fundraising has been like during a pandemic, first-time Democratic congressional candidate Kimberly Walker did not miss a beat: “Hard.” Across the board, donations surged in competitive congressional races despite the...
States need $3.6B to handle elections during pandemic, expert says

States need $3.6B to handle elections during pandemic, expert says

by Shirin Ali | Jul 24, 2020 | Featured, Politics

States across the country are grappling with how to run primaries and the November general election while dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, a task one voting expert told a Senate committee on Wednesday would require another $3.6 billion in federal aid. During the...
Romney calls for U.S. to ‘take action collectively’ with other nations against China

Romney calls for U.S. to ‘take action collectively’ with other nations against China

by Henry Ren | Jul 22, 2020 | Politics

Sen. Mitt Romney is calling for the U.S. to lead a coalition of countries that embrace fair trade to push China to stop its predatory pricing and theft of intellectual property. “There’s no other nation that can provide the leadership that’s necessary to develop a...
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...
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