Florida Gov. Rick Scott Signs Gun Package
Among other things, the legislation raises the legal age for gun purchases to 21, institutes a waiting period of three days, and allows for the arming of some school personnel.
Trump Commerce Secretary Says Warnings About Tariffs Are Overhyped
Wilbur Ross, a leading advocate for the steel and aluminum tariffs the president announced this week, told NPR’s Morning Edition the tariffs’ impact isn’t “much of a roar.”
White House Acknowledges Trump Ties To Stormy Legal Battle Over Alleged Affair
His press secretary inadvertently shed light on the president’s connection to a restraining order silencing a former adult film actress about their supposed sexual relationship.
Modest Wage Gains In February As Economy Adds Robust 313,000 Jobs
The largest increase in jobs in 1 1/2 years was accompanied by a 2.6 percent year-on-year increase in wages, a slowdown from January’s pace. The unemployment rate held at 4.1 percent.
Reinventing Community College To Reach Millions Of Workers — Online
California could be the first state to create a statewide, online community college system targeting 2.5 million workers who need — but don’t have — a college degree.
Obama In Talks To Produce Shows For Netflix, Report Says
The former president is in negotiations to produce a series of high-profile shows for Netflix, according to The New York Times. The number of episodes and show formats have not been decided.
Students Of Color And Armed School Staff
Some Florida lawmakers say they fear arming school staff could harm black and Hispanic students. State Rep. Amy Mercado of the Orlando area talks with NPR’s Rachel Martin.
AP Investigation Finds NRA Gives Millions To Schools
NPR’s Rachel Martin talks with Collin Binkley of The Associated Press about an AP investigation into millions of dollars the NRA gives to schools.
Mississippi Lawmakers Pass Abortion Restriction Bill
Lawmakers in Mississippi have passed a bill that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The owner of the state’s only abortion clinic has vowed to sue.
Broward Sheriff’s Office Releases 911 Calls
Under mounting pressure from media and from the community, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office released partial 911 and police dispatch tapes from the Parkland, Fla. shooting last month.
Steel Country Democrats Who Backed Trump Weigh Party Loyalty In 2018
In Eastern Ohio’s Mahoning Valley, thousands of traditionally Democratic voters went for Donald Trump in 2016. The question for 2018 is whether they are now Republican voters down the ballot.
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