Doctors Explain Wide-reaching Effects of Anti-abortion Legislation One doctor from Idaho offers a perspective from a state with some of the harshest anti-abortion legislation. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report: Uniting Palestine and Israel This Wednesday, March 27 at 9am, we’ll interview two of the leaders of ROOTS, Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Noon A’wad. Roots is fostering a grassroots movement of understanding, nonviolence, and transformation among Israelis and Palestinians. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the City of Venice Council will meet with the lawyers of Neal Development, after the company sued the city. Also on Tuesday, the Sarasota Public Hospital Board will have its monthly meeting; City of North Port commissioners will discuss how to pay for new police headquarters; and there Read Article »
Bank employees in Bradenton ready to unionize If the Wells Fargo branch office vote passes, they would be among the first bankers nationwide to join a union. Read Article »
Sarasota County will spend $300m-plus to bring more Peace River water In contrast to the City of Sarasota, re-use of treatment plant water is not being considered. Read Article »
Park privatization proposal draws protest At a small rally outside Sarasota City Hall, neighborhood organizers ask to stop Ken Thompson Park project. Read Article »
Sarasota Orchestra reaches out to Spanish-language audiences ‘Pedro y el Lobo’ features a local music teacher, chance to try instruments, and chat with musicians. Read Article »
Manatee County School Board: March 19 meeting notes This is a service provided by the League of Women Voters of Manatee County. Read Article »
Two Republicans voice need for criminal justice reform On WSLR’s Peace & Justice Report, a former state senator and the Sarasota Public Defender discuss prison dysfunction. Read Article »