Governor Ron DeSantis today has signed the discriminatory ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill (HB 1557) into law. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Responds To Signing of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill by Governor Ron DeSantis
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FDLE hosts Southwest Border Summit
FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen hosted law enforcement leaders from eight southern states to discuss ways to better combat the increased crime coming from the U.S.-Mexico border. [Read more…] about FDLE hosts Southwest Border Summit
Leader Lauren Book Responds to Governor DeSantis’ Signing of HB1557
“Today, Governor DeSantis signed yet another piece of divisive and particularly cruel legislation, in HB1557. [Read more…] about Leader Lauren Book Responds to Governor DeSantis’ Signing of HB1557
House Democrats on Governor DeSantis Signing the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Governor DeSantis today signed HB 1557, the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, into law. [Read more…] about House Democrats on Governor DeSantis Signing the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Senator Gary Farmer Responds to Governor DeSantis Signing Florida’s Abhorrent Don’t Say Gay Law
Following Governor Ron DeSantis signing Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill (HB 1557) into law, State Senator Gary Farmer released the following statement: [Read more…] about Senator Gary Farmer Responds to Governor DeSantis Signing Florida’s Abhorrent Don’t Say Gay Law
Hendry County Loan Broker Arrested for Role in Alleged Fraudulent Advance Fee for Loan Scheme
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Sammie Sue Doss was arrested for her role in an alleged fraudulent advance fee for loan scheme. [Read more…] about Hendry County Loan Broker Arrested for Role in Alleged Fraudulent Advance Fee for Loan Scheme
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book offers statement on Barbara Sharief’s primary challenge of an incumbent Senator
Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book offers statement on Barbara Sharief’s primary challenge of an incumbent Senator, following her recent third place losing Congressional campaign: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book offers statement on Barbara Sharief’s primary challenge of an incumbent Senator
Representative Nixon Requests State Data Regarding $624 Million Corporate Giveaway Due by May
As Governor DeSantis prepares to hand out $624 million of our dollars to top
1% profitable corporations, Rep. Nixon requests corporate tax transparency
As Governor Ron DeSantis prepares to hand out $624M of Floridians’ public dollars to the top 1% most profitable corporations in the state, Representative Angie Nixon (D- Jacksonville) submitted a list of questions to the Department of Revenue in hopes of getting answers regarding the state’s system of taxation and on the tax obligation of corporations that do business in Florida. [Read more…] about Representative Nixon Requests State Data Regarding $624 Million Corporate Giveaway Due by May
Representative Hunschofsky Honored with EPIC Award from Mental Health America of Southeast Florida
On May 25, 2022, Representative Christine Hunschofsky (D- Parkland) will be honored by Mental Health America of Southeast Florida at the 26th Annual EPIC Awards Luncheon at the Signature Grand. [Read more…] about Representative Hunschofsky Honored with EPIC Award from Mental Health America of Southeast Florida
Planned Parenthood responds to ruling on Florida’s mandatory delay law, calling it “another unnecessary obstacle to care for patients who need it.”
A Florida state trial court today ruled against abortion providers, dismissing a challenge to the state’s pre-abortion mandatory delay law. [Read more…] about Planned Parenthood responds to ruling on Florida’s mandatory delay law, calling it “another unnecessary obstacle to care for patients who need it.”
