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Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., takes a selfie with a copy of the U.S. Constitution after the House of Representatives met to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Florida abortion law nearly killed Republican lawmaker, proving abortion bans can impact women with ectopic pregnancies

U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) nearly died after doctors feared prosecution over ending her ectopic pregnancy because of her state's abortion laws, mirroring the experiences of millions of Midwesterners living in states with similar laws.

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Florida Jacksonville mourns after racist shooting leaves three dead By TRIMMEL GOMES Florida News Connection – 8/28/23

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Elections Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declares his intention to run for president By Caleb Brennan – 5/26/23

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Florida Lawmakers in 19 states want legal refuge for trans youth By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press – 5/03/22

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers in more than a dozen states are following California’s lead in seeking to offer legal refuge to displaced transgender youth and their families. The ...

Florida Library study finds ‘challenged’ books soared in 2021 By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer – 4/04/22

NEW YORK (AP) — Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, has never been so busy. “A year ago, we might have been receiving ...

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