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Mast Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief To Support Port St. Lucie Veteran’s Fight For Justice

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Supreme Court To Hear Harmony Allen’s Case Regarding Military Rape Loophole

U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today filed an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court in support of Port St. Lucie veteran Harmony Allen. [Read more…] about Mast Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief To Support Port St. Lucie Veteran’s Fight For Justice

Senator Randolph Bracy to Address Bill Prohibiting Discrimination Against Natural Black Hair Styles & Textures

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As part of a burgeoning national movement toward institutional diversity and cultural awareness, State Senator Randolph Bracy (D-Ocoee) has introduced legislation, SB 566, that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of certain race-associated hair styles and textures, like dreadlocks, twists, and braids. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy to Address Bill Prohibiting Discrimination Against Natural Black Hair Styles & Textures

Senate Democrats propose legislation boosting pay of Florida’s teachers and education support network

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Straightforward plan would boost salary competitiveness without onerous bonus gimmicks

Senate Democrats on Monday unveiled a sweeping plan to not only raise the pay of all public school teachers in Florida, but boost the salaries of all those in the state’s public education support staff network. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats propose legislation boosting pay of Florida’s teachers and education support network

For Second Year in a Row Health Care Tops the List of Issues Floridians Want the State Legislature to Act Upon

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Poll also highlights voters’ concerns about pocketbook economic issues

A recent poll commissioned by the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) shows Floridians are concerned about health care and other pocketbook economic issues. [Read more…] about For Second Year in a Row Health Care Tops the List of Issues Floridians Want the State Legislature to Act Upon

Progressives set to push back against Gov. DeSantis’ State of the State with “The People’s Response”

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Lawmakers, advocates will unveil series of bold
proposals to build a Florida that works for all Floridians 

Progressive lawmakers and advocates will provide a “people’s response” following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State Address on Tuesday. [Read more…] about Progressives set to push back against Gov. DeSantis’ State of the State with “The People’s Response”