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" 'This Is About Protecting The Children.' But Is It Really?" Democrats Blast GOP Actions
This has occurred amid sharp divisions between Republicans and Democrats, the report indicates.
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Legislation Legalizing Test Strips Passes
It is a synthetic opioid that has led to "a massive number of drug overdoses," the report states.
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All Democrats Vote Against Ladapo, DeSantis Selection
The report indicates it was a party line vote of 27-12.
Miami|News|
DeSantis Bill Relevant To Health Care Called "Reminiscent Of Jim Crow"
"The very intent of this bill is to discriminate against folks,” Democrat Rayner-Goolsby said.
Miami|News|
DeSantis's Bill Would Cause "Humanitarian Disaster" In Fla. - Eskamani
The Orange County Democrat objurgated the bill, saying it's nothing more than an "intimidation tactic" on immigrants.
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DeSantis Continues Crusade Against Woke Policies
The governor signed legislation Tuesday to ban such investment policies, the report states.
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Florida Senate Approves New Short-Term Vacation Law; Local Officials Remain Wary
For almost a decade, Florida lawmakers have attempted to pass new regulations for short-term vacation rentals, but have come up short.
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After 176 U.S. Mass Shootings This Year, Florida Supports 18-Year-Olds Buying Long Guns
The bill is the provenance of the GOP-controlled Statehouse.
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Fla., Elections Bill Opposed By Democrats, Voting Rights Groups "On A Number Of Fronts"
At the end of last week, the Florida House approved a nearly 100-page elections bill.
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Change Up For Term Limits For Local School Board Members, But Why So Fast?
In 2022, lawmakers approved 12-year term limits for local school board members in Florida.
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Tensions Emerge On Floor, As Florida Senate Passes Immigration Crackdown
One of the most sweeping bills targeting undocumented immigration in the country is closer to becoming law.
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DeSantis's Actions With Bill Likened To The Atrocities Of Nazi Germany -- Report
“I think this is really important because this is about life or death” -- Democrat Robin Bartleman
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Florida Senate Approves Hemp Bill — Without Limiting THC Levels In Products
A measure that will prohibit hemp-derived products such as Delta-8 from being sold to individuals under 21 years of age, passed.
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Andrew Warren: DeSantis Asserts Wide Powers To Oust Officials On Political Ground
Suspended state's attorney Andrew Warren accuses DeSantis in a legal brief of asserting authority in violation of the First Amendment.
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Senate Vote On Higher Ed Bill Reveals What Undergrads Might Face In General Education Courses
It occurs after weeks of gut-wrenching debate on the fate of Florida's public universities.
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‘Tyre Sampson Act:' Teen's Death From Amusement Ride Will Help Increase Safety On Rides In Fla.
In March of last year, 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from a 400-foot tower ride operated by Orlando Slingshot.
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Senators OK For DeSantis, Other Fla., Candidates, To Run For President Or VP Without Resigning
Saying that senators wanted to avoid any confusion about current state law, the Florida GOP-controlled Senate passed a provision Wednesday.
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Voting Rights Group Sue The State Over What They Claim Is The State's "Flawed" Voter Registration Form
The League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida State Conference of the NAACP filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday.
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Disney Sues DeSantis Over His "Targeted Campaign Of Retaliation" Against Company
DeSantis's action is called "patently retaliatory, patently anti-business, and patently unconstitutional."
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Long Overdue: Students Should Be Required To Learn History Of Asian Americans And Pacific Islanders
This occurs following the deadly attacks against people of Asian descent since at least 2021.