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The Florida legislature passed an expansion to the Right to Farm Act this week. The measure provides the agriculture industry extra protection from lawsuits regarding sugarcane burning.
Some people in the Glades area are still concerned about the long-term health impact of the bill.
David Rae is a community activist and organizer.
“I don’t know how someone who claims to be for the environment could sign this into law. This bill would stop organizations from being held accountable for pollution and for affecting everyday life in the most vulnerable communities.”
Grounded: Plan B needed for NZICPA students due in Whanganui
22 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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The New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy is awaiting about 80 students from India.
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The New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy is awaiting about 80 students from India.
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Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui Chroniclelaurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
The wait continues for 80 prospective pilot students who are due in Whanganui for flight training but are unable to travel from India due to Covid-19. The cadets are from Indian airline IndiGo and are enrolled at the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA), which is now looking for a Plan B .
Palm Beach County activists and leaders react to HB1 anti-riot bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday signed HB1 the so-called anti-riot bill into law, which places tougher penalties on protesters who engage in violent rallies, and in south Florida, itâs getting a mixed reaction.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday signed HB1 the so-called anti-riot bill into law, which places tougher penalties on protesters who engage in violent rallies, and in south Florida, itâs getting a mixed reaction.
âItâs a constitutionally unjust bill in my opinion,â David Rae said.
West Palm Beach moves closer to banning camping, sleeping on city streets It s a rough day to be a Floridian, says a homeless advocate
The homeless advocate from West Palm Beach shared that sentiment Monday to city council members.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â David Rae isn t happy. In essence, they re saying get out of my face. I don t want to deal with this, he said.
The homeless advocate from West Palm Beach shared that sentiment Monday to city council members.
The City of West Palm Beach is considering an ordinance banning sleeping and camping in certain designated areas in the city.
City moves closer to banning camping, sleeping on streets April 19, 2021 at 10:21 PM EDT - Updated April 20 at 8:41 AM
David Rae isn t happy. In essence, they re saying, Get out of my face. I don t want to deal with this, he said.
The homeless advocate from West Palm Beach shared that sentiment Monday to city council members.
West Palm Beach is considering an ordinance banning sleeping and camping in certain designated areas in the city.
Leaders with the city said they have a continuing problem of homeless folks sleeping and camping in public areas, as well as in entrances of businesses.