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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Friday July 19, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Institute for Women's Policy Research: 'The Economic Impacts of Reproductive Restrictions in Florida'
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Women's Policy Research issued the following policy brief on July 10, 2024, by Shannon Emmett entitled "The Economic Impacts of Reproductive Restrictions in Florida": Here are excerpts: * * * Restrictions on reproductive health, like the gestational abortion ban implemented in Florida, have devastating and far-reaching impacts on the health and well-being of women. Furthermore, reproductive restrictions create barriers to women's pursuit of ed  more

Pure Fishing Takes Home Most Prestigious Award in the Fishing Industry
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 19 -- The American Sportfishing Association issued the following news release on July 18, 2024: ORLANDO, FL - On July 18th, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced the award for Best in Show at ICAST 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Of the 41 category winners at the New Product Showcase sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer, members of the media and retail buyers voted for the Best in Show Award. Out of those category winn  more

Study: Consumers Report Improvements in Anxiety, Depression Following Cannabis Use
WASHINGTON, July 18 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: Fort Myers, FL: Consumers report reductions in their feelings of anxiety and depression immediately following their marijuana use, according to data published in the journal Cannabis. Investigators affiliated with Florida Gulf Coast University assessed the short-term effects of cannabis on symptoms of anxiety and depression in a cohort of 418 subjects. S  more