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On tonight’s program: The bill that opponents call the “Don’t Say Gay” measure clears the Florida House; House lawmakers sign off on another controversial measure about the teaching of race in public schools and workplace diversity training; And changes to Florida voting laws continue to move through the legislative process.

On tonight’s program: Most of Florida’s lawmakers may be opposed to abortion, but it seems contraception is another matter; Florida’s State College system is offering to train more nurses to meet a serious and growing shortage; And we’ll have another in a series of reports marking the tenth anniversary of the death of Trayvon Martin and what has happened since his death.

On tonight’s program: Russia’s attack on the Ukraine ignites worldwide protests. Including one in Tallahassee; The full state House is getting ready to take up two proposed congressional maps. Both would keep a Black voting district in north Florida, but one of the plans would eliminate Congressman Al Lawson's district; And lawmakers are looking into a plant that would help ensure babies who need it can get access to breastmilk donation banks.

Ishrit Gupta, student producer of FROM THE GROUND UP, continues the exploration of grassroot student organizations, examining purpose, direction and goals.

The Foster Care program is examined from various perspectives: administrative and programming. Panelists consists of caregivers, clients and administration.

411 TEEN talks with James Kilgore, author of UNDERSTANDING E-CARCERATION: electronic monitoring, The state, and the future of mass incarceration. He argues making prisons virtual does not dismantle their power, just expands the power of carceral state.

Ever pop an aspirin? Thank a willow tree for that. Ethnobotany is the study of how people of a particular culture and region make use of indigenous plants. In THE PLANT HUNTER, author, Dr. Cassandra Quave identifies and studies plants to treat threatening illnesses. Her groundbreaking research is helping to provide clues for the next generation of advanced medicine. Dr. Quave talks with 411 TEEN.

On tonight’s program: The wrangling over a North Florida congressional district continues between Governor DeSantis and the legislature. A district with great racial and historical significance; The promotion of fatherhood becomes a main priority for Florida’s House leadership; The House passes a bill to help recruit and retain law enforcement officers; A major insurance industry advocate says insured homeowners are going to have to pick up more of the cost of covered repairs in order to stabilize the market; And assisted living and other facilities with senior residents are hoping Florida lawmakers can untangle what are sometimes conflicting visitation rules.

On tonight’s program: With Florida’s residential rental rates spiraling ever skyward, the Florida Legislature is struggling to solve the crisis. Or at least slow the increases; An all-important vote on a bill to restrict talk about sexual identity or gender issues in public schools is expected tomorrow; We hear from the parents of Trayvon Martin, whose death came almost ten years ago. And we’ll look ahead to other legislative action expected at the Capital tomorrow.

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