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Billionaire Donates Hundreds Of Millions To Planned Parenthood, Including Fla., Centers
Since a 15-week abortion ban passed the Florida Legislature, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America has received $275 million.
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‘Victims Of Communism Day' Mandate For Schools Heading To Governor's Desk
The report says a 2020 poll indicated there is "growing favorability toward socialism and communism among younger voters."
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DeSantis Refuses To Take On Pressing Issues, "Insulting" The People Of Florida, Fried Says
Nikki Fried, Florida's Democratic commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, says these issues are being ignored by DeSantis.
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Fla., Democrats Highlight Protection Of Obamacare As An Issue In 2022 Elections, Look To Protect It
Florida Democrats marked the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act by warning voters the health care law could be in jeopardy.
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Florida High Schoolers Will Soon Need To Know About Finances, Money Management To Graduate
Do Florida high school students know how to complete various IRS forms? What about a loan application? Can they manage bank statements?
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Fla., Legislative Black Caucus On Gender: Chair And Three Other Black Women Have Risen To Leadership
This occurs against the backdrop of confirmation hearings for the first Black female to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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DeSantis Faces Backlash From LGBTQ Community, Disney Workers Over So-Called “Don't Say Gay” Bill
Disney employees prepared to walk out to Twitter religious references; the so-called “Don't Say Gay” bill prompts nationwide outrage.
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LGBTQ Asks: "Where's DeSantis? Using All His Energy To Fuel Divisiveness And Issue Proclamations" That Don't Address Florida's Real Problems
Lia Thomas is the rightful and only winner, according to the NCAA, in the 500-yard freestyle competition.
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Florida's Average Teacher Salary Lags Well Behind Other States, Report States
According to a nationwide union that tracks and compares salaries, according to the report, Florida under DeSantis is 50th out of 50 states.
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U.S. Judge Demands More Information In Lawsuit Over Florida Voting Restrictions
A federal judge has ordered parties to a lawsuit targeting last year's state election restrictions to explain how the bill passed.
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Fla., Criminal Defense Lawyers: Supreme Court Nominee Jackson Shouldn't Be ‘Shamed' For Serving As A Public Defender
Group charges Republicans with "obstructionist and odious thinking," the report states, following the first day of Judge Jackson's hearings.
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DeSantis Could Support Legislation Which Resulted In Death Threats To A Woman -- Report
They call themselves the “First Wives” club, but unlike their Hollywood counterparts, they say they are the ones in the crosshairs.
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Legislature Bans Teachers, Other School Staff, From Using Zip-Ties, Handcuffs On Students
“At the end of the day, this bill is about keeping students safe and giving parents a piece of mind,” Sen. Book, A Democrat, said.
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More-Transmissible Omicron Variant Seeps Into Florida; What Will It Mean For The Pandemic?
A newer, catchable variant, identified as BA.2, has been detected in Fla., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Emergency Care For Kids At Various Locations — Without Parental Consent — Clears Fla., Legislature
Doctors could soon be able to perform emergency medical care on minors in various locations and without parental consent.
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Fla., Will Have A New Statewide Assessment System, But Hurdles Lie Ahead
Lawmakers and DeSantis have ushered in a new statewide testing system in Florida, but myriad questions remain about it.
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Feds Set Aside Financial Resources For HBCUs Affected By Bomb Threats, Including Fla., Private Universities
This follows several bombs threats against Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the nation, including in Florida.
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State Budget: Classroom Teachers Will Get More Money, But Not Everyone Will Reach A $47,500 Goal
The Legislature posted a hefty $800M for pay hikes for Florida's public school teachers, but veteran teachers may not get a fair deal.
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Floridians In The Dark As Secrecy Abounds Following The 2022 Legislative Session
This secrecy spans from hiring presidents at state universities and community colleges to knowing about key information about companies.
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Report Indicates Speculation DeSantis Would Use Taxpayer-Purchased Planes For Campaign Rallies
The Florida Legislature approved the purchase of two state planes that could be used for “executive air travel” for state officials.