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Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Environment

Florida Alligator
News

Senator not always critical of energy loan program

WASHINGTON - Republican Sen. David Vitter calls the Obama administration "reckless" for awarding billions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies for renewable energy projects, including a $528 million loan to a now-bankrupt California solar panel maker. But Vitter was not always so critical of the loan program.


Florida Alligator
Opinion

Labor unions do not always help workers

In an era where real wages aren't really increasing much and the rich are getting richer, it seems economically just for unions to protect workers from laws that would open jobs to labor force competition and market wages.


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University

Meat-Free Mondays applauded

Mercy For Animals commends UF for implementing Meat-Free Mondays in both of its dining halls to help conserve the environment, promote healthy eating and protect farmed animals from needless cruelty.


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University

University police preserve secure campus environment

On behalf of the UF Police Department, I would like to welcome all of our new students, as well as returning students, back to campus. I also want to take this opportunity to discuss our department, convey the mission our staff strives to achieve daily and introduce each of you to the programming and coordination our department provides that may help you safely enjoy your stay while living, studying and working within the UF and Gainesville communities.


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University

Cars drive ‘green’ talk

As six environmentally friendly cars rested on the Reitz Union North Lawn, students and environmental agencies talked about the possibility of more energy-efficient campus transportation options.



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