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Despite Nationwide Outcry, Florida Senate Pushes Through “Don't Say Gay” Bill
It's a bitter, emotional atmosphere that rose to a national level, and the report indicates President Biden calls it "a hateful bill."
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Surgeon General Says Fla., Will Discourage COVID Vaccines For ‘Healthy' Children
The Florida Department of Health plans to recommend against COVID vaccinations for children, state Surgeon General Ladapo announced.
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With Session Ending Soon, State Workers Still Don't Know What Their Pay Increases Will Be
The 2022 legislative session is coming to an end, and lawmakers still haven't come to an agreement on pay hikes for state workers.
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Fatherhood Initiative To Boost Mentorship Programs Clears Fla., Legislature; Heads To DeSantis's Desk
Lawmakers from the House and Senate approved a measure that would boost fatherhood and mentorship programs in Florida.
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‘The Culture War Of All Culture Wars'; HB 1557 Continues To Draw In Protesters
A gay House member called for the firing or resignation of DeSantis's spokesperson for "hateful" Twitter comments made over the weekend.
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Gov. DeSantis' ‘Election Integrity' Bill Awaits Final Vote On Florida House Floor
DeSantis seeks this, despite court ruling after court ruling which reject election fraud claims from Trump.
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‘Please, Do No Harm': Sen. Jones Breaks Down On Senate Floor While Talking About Coming Out
South Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones was moved to tears on the Senate floor Monday as he described the difficulties of living his life.
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GOP, DeSantis Called Out For "Leaving Out The Lives Of Vulnerable, Innocent Children"
A letter from Latina evangelical pastors accused the GOP, DeSantis of pro-life hypocrisy, saying their one concern is "partisan politics."
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Fla., Sen. Taddeo Asks For U.S. Justice Department Investigation Over Fraud In Party Switches
The report states over 100 registered voters were switched to Republican without their consent; lawmakers want to get to the bottom of it.
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President Biden, Democrats, Abortion Rights Advocates React To 15-Week Florida Abortion Ban
This ruling sparked concern from the Biden Administration, and from abortion rights advocates across the nation fighting for women's rights.
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Legislature OKs New Congressional Districts, Sparking Fight With DeSantis
The approved plan was called "racial gerrymandering" by DeSantis. "This is not what we're supposed to be doing," Democrat Skidmore said.
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Elections Cops Office? Fla., Senator Discounts Danger Of Frivolous Fraud Claims
A broad “elections integrity” bill pushed by DeSantis won't leave elections officials vulnerable to the sort of frivolous fraud claims.
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Fla., Surgeon General Called Face Mask A ‘Little Prop'; Said Masks Haven't Been Proven To Save Lives
Florida's chief health official on Thursday defied the use of face masks as an effective safety measure against COVID-19.
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Unresolved: Billions For Public Schools At Stake As House And Senate Struggle With State Education Budget
About a week out from the end of the 2022 legislative session, the state education budget — which funds Florida's K-12 -- is unresolved.
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Fla., House Poised To Vote On Congressional Districts: Both DeSantis's Plan And Backup
It is the Florida House's two-tiered approach to congressional redistricting.
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Students Protest In Fla., Capitol Over ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill; Students Insult DeSantis, Demand Fairness
Several dozen high school students on Thursday began demonstrating on the 4th floor of the Florida Capitol building in Tallahassee.
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Florida High Court OKs New Legislative Voting Maps; Congressional Plans Still Embroiled In Dispute
The court approved maps redrawing 120 state House districts and 40 state Senate districts that will govern elections for the next decade.
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With Democrats' Amendments Rejected, Senate Vote Looms On Sanctions For Companies That Bring Asylum Seekers To Florida
The Senate has set up a floor vote for legislation sought by DeSantis to deny state contracts to “common carriers."
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Abortion Advocates Speak Out Against 15-Week Abortion Ban Before Florida Senate Votes
Abortion advocates, patients, providers stood before the Florida Senate, Taddeo saying, "We will continue the fight for women's rights."
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$15 An Hour Minimum Wage: Biden Administration, Fla., Lawmakers Push For Increase
President Joseph Biden's State of the Union address called for an overall increase in the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.