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Jul 16, 2024
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Rep. Castor, Community Leaders Urge House Republicans Not to Cut Access to Affordable Internet for Tampa Bay Neighbors

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) was joined by Pinellas School Board Chair Laura Hine and CEO of the St. Pete Free Clinic Jennifer Yeagley to call on House Republicans to pass critical funding to renew the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) which has extended access to low-cost internet services for more than 102,000 households across Florida’s 14^th Congressional District.

Grocery bills continue climbing for Tampa Bay area shoppers

St. Pete Free Clinic CEO Jennifer Yeagley said she has seen a steady increase in need for food assistance that’s coincided with climbing grocery costs and cost-of-living increases over the past year.