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Suncoast environmental threats often overlooked, experts warn
Environmental experts and advocates on the front lines of water quality, conservation and scientific research gathered Wednesday to deliver a clear message: The Suncoast’s most pressing environmental challenges are often overlooked and deserve more [...]
Manatee drops bid to tie nonprofit funding to immigration checks amid pushback
A proposal that would have required nonprofits receiving Manatee County funding to verify they are not serving undocumented immigrants was withdrawn Tuesday after drawing widespread public opposition and little support from commissioners. Commissioner Amanda [...]
Manatee County revisits undocumented immigrant policy amid nonprofit concerns
After weeks of silence that left some nonprofit leaders wondering whether the issue had faded, Manatee County commissioners are set to revisit a controversial proposal requiring nonprofits receiving county funding to verify the legal [...]
