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Proposed Gulf of Mexico Map Stirs Controversy
What’s in a name? How much does changing the name of a body of water really matter? These are the questions that irked ...
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Gulf Anglers Reminded: Florida Recreational Greater Amberjack Harvest Closed In May
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding recreational anglers that the harvest of greater ...
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Ten Commandments may be in, Gulf of Mexico may be out-- if Alabama lawmakers get their way
School material could look very different if two bills before the Alabama legislature become law. One measure would mandate ...
Alabama closer to officially recognizing Gulf of America in all maps, school materials
The Alabama House of Representatives moved to endorse President Donald Trump’s name change for the Gulf of Mexico, passing a ...
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Texas may officially recognize Gulf of America change after Senate gives first OK
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers are considering following President Donald Trump’s lead and renaming the body of water that touches 367 miles of the state’s coast to the Gulf of America.
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Texas Senate passes bill to formally rename the Gulf of Mexico on state maps and documents
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has taken another step toward formally renaming the Gulf of Mexico on state maps and documents. Senate Bill 1717, which finally passed the Texas Senate 20-11 this week ...
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Texas may officially recognize Gulf of America change after Senate gives first OK
Save big on TribFest tickets! Prices increase May 1. Senate Bill 1717 would require the name of Gulf of Mexico to be changed in every official reference made by a state agency, resolution ...