Senator Lauren Book

“Ghislaine Maxwell is about to learn that what’s done in darkness will be brought to light despite money, power, influence, and a deposition filled with false denials. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Reacts to Unsealed Ghislaine Maxwell Deposition

Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) today sent a letter to Florida Department of Children & Families Secretary Chad Poppell, copying Governor Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis, and legislative leaders from both chambers urging information and immediate action following a USA Today investigative series on Florida’s child welfare system. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Sends Letter to Governor, DCF Urging Information & Action Following Investigative Series

Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) today sent a letter to Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Mary Mayhew in opposition of the agency’s newly issued guidance reversing regular staff testing requirements for Florida’s assisted-living facilities. [Read more…] about Senator Book Demands Staff Testing at Assisted-Living Facilities in Wake of AHCA Order Reversal

On the Eve of Rosh Hashanah, which begins tomorrow, the first-ever 50-state survey on Holocaust knowledge of American millennials and Gen Z this week revealed a shocking lack of basic Holocaust knowledge among adults under 40, including the following Florida-specific results: [Read more…] about On Eve of Rosh Hashanah, Shocking Lack of Holocaust Knowledge in Floridians Under 40 – Senator Book Bill, Now Law, Ensures Proper Schooling

Statement from Senator Lauren Book, re: Court Ruling Against Pregnant Teen in Test of Florida Parental Consent Law: [Read more…] about Statement from Senator Lauren Book, re: Court Ruling Against Pregnant Teen in Test of Florida Parental Consent Law

“Ghislaine Maxwell helped Jeffrey Epstein groom, abuse, and exploit hundreds of young girls – and has, until now, evaded justice. [Read more…] about Statement from Lauren’s Kids founder and CEO Lauren Book, Florida State Senator and child sexual abuse prevention advocation, re: arrest of Epstein conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell

“In the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, milliseconds mattered – and the lack of real-time coordination between first responders likely cost precious lives. [Read more…] about Statement from Senator Lauren Book, re: DeSantis Signature of ‘Alyssa’s Law’ (SB 70)

“This bill ensures amusement rides at fairs and carnivals are safe and fun by raising the bar on inspection and permitting requirements. [Read more…] about Statement from Senator Lauren Book, re: DeSantis Signature of Amusement Rides Bill

Governor Ron DeSantis today signed HB 1213 into law, mandating a uniformed statewide Holocaust education curriculum and education on the Ocoee Election Day massacre of 1920 in Florida’s public schools. [Read more…] about Governor Signs Book and Bracy’s Holocaust and Ocoee Massacre Education Bill into Law

“The signing of this bill into law is a victory in the fight for women to have control over their own bodies. [Read more…] about Statement from Senator Lauren Book, re: DeSantis Signature of Fertility Fraud & Pelvic Exam Bill (SB 698)