TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Immediately following the Speaker’s press conference, announcing the expansion of permit-less carry, Florida House Democrats provided the following responses. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats Respond to Permitless Carry Proposal
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Florida Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to 15-Week Abortion Ban, Which Remains in Effect
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court accepted a request by abortion providers today to hear arguments in their case against House Bill 5 (HB 5), a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The move comes after several court rulings closed off meaningful legal avenues to block the law. While providers’ request for the court to hear arguments in the case was granted, the justices declined to immediately block HB 5 while the lawsuit proceeds, leaving the ban in place for now. The court will schedule oral arguments in a separate order.
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Supreme Court Asks For Views Of Biden Justice Department In Florida, Texas Social Media Laws
Washington – Supreme Court Justices have asked the federal government’s chief appellate lawyer, the Solicitor General of the United States, to weigh in on the Florida and Texas social media laws that some lower courts found to violate constitutional free speech protections. The request follows a closed conference Friday where Justices considered which cases to review.
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FL State Senator Geraldine Thompson on AP African American History Course Rejection
“Florida Statute 1003 permits, among other things, the study of the Bible and requires a moment of silence. [Read more…] about FL State Senator Geraldine Thompson on AP African American History Course Rejection
Representative Jennifer Rita Harris Announces House District 44 Office Grand Opening
Representative Jennifer Rita Harris (D- Orlando) today announced that the House District 44 office in Orlando, located at 2151 Consulate Drive, Suite 15-3, Orlando, FL 32837, will host a grand opening event on Jan. 27, 2o23 at 5 PM. [Read more…] about Representative Jennifer Rita Harris Announces House District 44 Office Grand Opening
FL State Senator Rosalind Osgood on the rejected Advanced Placement African American Studies course
HOW CAN ANY HISTORY LACK EDUCATIONAL VALUE
The recent decision by the Florida Department of Education to block a pilot project of an Advanced Placement course on African American History based on a determination that it lacks educational value really concerns me. [Read more…] about FL State Senator Rosalind Osgood on the rejected Advanced Placement African American Studies course
FL Senator Shevrin Jones on DeSantis Rejection of AP African-American Studies Program
Florida Senator Shevrin Jones (D-34) released the following statement regarding Gov. Ron DeSantis’ rejection of the college Board’s pilot Advanced Placement African- American Studies program: [Read more…] about FL Senator Shevrin Jones on DeSantis Rejection of AP African-American Studies Program
Senator Berman and Representative Casello Reintroduce “Emergency Shelters Preparedness Act” to Harden Shelters against Extreme Weather Events and Expand Solar Power
Following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, Senator Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) reintroduced SB 178/HB 195 to harden our state’s emergency shelter infrastructure. [Read more…] about Senator Berman and Representative Casello Reintroduce “Emergency Shelters Preparedness Act” to Harden Shelters against Extreme Weather Events and Expand Solar Power
Representative Daley Files Legislation to Revive Harness Racing Industry in Florida
Last year, the Florida Standardbred industry faced a devastating blow when the last standardbred race at Isle Pompano Park took place, thanks to the actions of a multibillion-dollar corporation, Caesars Entertainment. [Read more…] about Representative Daley Files Legislation to Revive Harness Racing Industry in Florida
Florida House Democrats Denounce Defunding Public Education
Immediately following the announcement of House Bill 1 (2023), Florida House Democrats held a press conference in response its introduction. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats Denounce Defunding Public Education
