Coming hours after an expanded Special Session that passed a new congressional map that severely cripple Black voters’ voices, and retaliatory measures against the Reedy Creek community and Disney, the Governor’s timing to sign those bills plus one that targets education and workplace diversity training comes as no surprise. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats Respond to Bill Signed Today by the Governor
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Representative Morales on the Passage of Governor DeSantis’ Congressional Map and the Dissolution of Disney’s Special District
State Representative Daisy Morales (D- Orlando) issued the following statement after the passage of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Congressional map: [Read more…] about Representative Morales on the Passage of Governor DeSantis’ Congressional Map and the Dissolution of Disney’s Special District
Statement from President Simpson on Governor DeSantis Recommending Senator Manny Diaz Serve as Florida Education Commissioner
Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) today released the following statement regarding Governor Ron DeSantis recommending to the State Board of Education that Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah) serve as Commissioner of the Florida Department of Education. [Read more…] about Statement from President Simpson on Governor DeSantis Recommending Senator Manny Diaz Serve as Florida Education Commissioner
Official Statement from Representative Ben Diamond on the Passage of Governor DeSantis’ Congressional Map
Following the Legislature’s passage of Governor DeSantis’ congressional map, Representative Ben Diamond (D- St. Petersburg) released the following statement: [Read more…] about Official Statement from Representative Ben Diamond on the Passage of Governor DeSantis’ Congressional Map
Statement on Florida House passage of Congressional maps from Laura Goodhue, Executive Director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates
“The stifling of democracy, dissent, and free speech displayed on the House floor today was eerily similar to what we experienced when this same legislature rammed through an unconstitutional and unpopular abortion ban earlier this year. [Read more…] about Statement on Florida House passage of Congressional maps from Laura Goodhue, Executive Director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates
Democratic State Representatives Lead Protest Against DeSantis’ Congressional Redistricting Authoritarian Power Grab
“When Black voters are under attack, what do we do? Stand up! Fight Back!”
Today on the House floor, Representatives Travaris McCurdy (D-Orlando) & Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) are leading a protest against Governor Ron DeSantis’ unprecedented manipulation of the Florida Legislature to abdicate their constitutional duty to draft a constitutional congressional map. [Read more…] about Democratic State Representatives Lead Protest Against DeSantis’ Congressional Redistricting Authoritarian Power Grab
Equality Florida Responds to FL Department of Health Guidance Opposing Affirming Care for Transgender Children
The Florida Department of Health issued non-binding guidance today opposing science-backed health care for transgender kids. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Responds to FL Department of Health Guidance Opposing Affirming Care for Transgender Children
Governor DeSantis Calls Special Session To Retract Disney Carveout In Unconstitutional Florida Social Media Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a special legislative session to ask lawmakers to amend a “social media censorship” law that a Florida judge ruled unconstitutional. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Calls Special Session To Retract Disney Carveout In Unconstitutional Florida Social Media Law
Representative Kamia Brown Issues Statement on Governor DeSantis’ Retaliation against Disney and Reedy Creek
The Reedy Creek district was established in 1966 by the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Representative Kamia Brown Issues Statement on Governor DeSantis’ Retaliation against Disney and Reedy Creek
FDLE arrests Lake City man for possession of child sexual abuse material
FDLE agents arrested Craig Allen Kennington, 57, of Lake City, today on five counts of possession of child sexual abuse material in violation of Florida Statute 827.071(5). [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Lake City man for possession of child sexual abuse material