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Florida Republicans continue push to ban local governments from putting fluoride in water
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Florida bill moves to ban fluoride in local water supplies
The bill would prevent in public water systems "the use of any additive included primarily for health-related purposes."
Florida Senate panel backs bill to ban fluoride in public water systems
While many communities in Florida have opted to remove the fluoridation process from public water supplies, proposed legislation in Tallahassee would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water.
Florida lawmakers consider bill to ban fluoride in water supply
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would have a direct impact on our area. Back in November, right after the election, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said Donald Trump would remove fluoride from the water supply on his first day in office.
Some states push to ban fluoride in water. Will Alabama lawmakers keep it in public water?
Currently, Alabama provides fluoride to in water systems. Will that change with other states asking to ban fluoride in the water?
Utah Poised to Become First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water System
The association noted that about 50% of Utah residents reside in those two counties that currently add fluoride to water. It cited Utah Department of Health and Human Services dat
Utah fluoride ban could be marginal tailwind to dental demand, says BofA
BofA notes that Utah’s House and Senate passed a bill that would ban the fluoridation of water and that news sources indicate that Utah’s
Utah Is Banning Fluoride in Public Drinking Water, Defying Decades of Public Health Advice
Utah is set to become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water. On Monday, Utah's Republican Governor Spencer Cox stated that he would sign a bill banning the chemical in drinking water when it arrives at his desk.
Utah ban on fluoride in drinking water could help dental stocks
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (Rep.) plans to sign a bill from his state's House and Senate that would ban adding fluoride to public water systems. If Cox signs the bill, H.B. 81, it would go into effect on May 7.
Some states push to ban fluoride in water. What does Tuscaloosa water systems offer?
Currently, Alabama provides fluoride in water systems. Will that change with other states asking to ban fluoride in the water?
Florida’s surgeon general gets a lukewarm reception in Miami on his fluoride fight
The fluoride fight comes to Miami, but some county commissioners are cool to the suggestion that there’s a problem.
Florida is waging a fight over fluoride in drinking water. Where does your county stand?
As Florida wages a battle over fluoride in drinking water, an analysis of state data shows that municipalities that add ...
Florida’s fluoride critics decry its health risks. But not fluoridating water also is dangerous, an exclusive analysis shows.
As Florida wages a battle over fluoride in drinking water, an analysis of state data shows that municipalities that add ...
DeSantis brings the fluoride fight to Miami. Will county commissioners buckle?
The fight against fluoride is coming to Miami on Tuesday, when the state’s top health official under Gov. Ron DeSantis will ...
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Florida Surgeon General recommends Miami-Dade stop adding fluoride to municipal drinking water
Ladapo appeared before Miami Dade County’s committee on safety and health Tuesday, alongside University of Florida professor ...
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Debate over fluoridating water systems cascades into Florida's legislative session
There's a bill filed that would ban fluoridation statewide. On "The Florida Roundup," Melbourne's mayor and a pediatric ...
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Speaking to commission, Florida surgeon general questions adding fluoride to Miami-Dade water
Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general, spoke to Miami-Dade commissioners Tuesday about water fluoridation. He was ...
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Fluoride fight intensifies in Alachua County
While some politicians say fluoridated water is government overreach, medical experts say it's important and effective for ...