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Idalia’s Aftermath & ACLU Trans Lawsuit | 8.31.23

Aug 31, 2023
13:33
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Record setting Hurricane Idalia slams Florida, ACLU challenges Indiana law on gender surgery for prisoners, and voters' low favorability ratings for potential Biden-Trump rematch.
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  • Hurricane Idalia hits Florida as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread flooding and leaving over half a million Floridians without power.
  • The ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit challenging an Indiana law that prevents the use of taxpayer money for gender transition surgery for prisoners, sparking a debate on medical necessity and the use of taxpayer funds.

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Hurricane Adalia pummels Florida with record-breaking strength

Hurricane Adalia hits Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing winds over 100 miles per hour and causing widespread flooding. It is the strongest storm to hit Florida's Big Bend region in over 125 years, leaving many seaside towns underwater. Despite evacuation orders, some residents chose to stay behind. Over half a million Floridians were left without power, but quick response from Governor Ron DeSantis mobilizing National Guardsmen and Electric Linemen helped restore power to nearly a quarter million homes.

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