“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
Senator Lauren Book
Statement from Senator Lauren Book, re: DeSantis Signature of ‘Alyssa’s Law’ (SB 70)
“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)
Statement from Senator Lauren Book, re: DeSantis Signature of Amusement Rides Bill
“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 Signs Book and Bracy’s Holocaust and Ocoee Massacre Education Bill into Law
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
Statement from Senator Lauren Book, re: DeSantis Signature of Fertility Fraud & Pelvic Exam Bill (SB 698)
“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)
Lauren’s Kids, AshBritt Break Ground Renovating Children’s Advocacy Center Ravaged by Hurricane Michael
The Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center serves
more than 7,000 survivors of sexual assault annually
A small group of key stakeholders gathered at a distance in Panama City today to break ground on critical renovations for the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center trauma therapy treatment building, currently uninhabitable due to damage sustained from Hurricane Michael in October of 2018. [Read more…] about Lauren’s Kids, AshBritt Break Ground Renovating Children’s Advocacy Center Ravaged by Hurricane Michael
Statement from Senator Lauren Book, re: DeSantis Signature of Prescription Drug Repository Program (HB 177)
“This bill could not have come at a more important time, when so many Floridians are forced to pick and choose what they can afford on a daily basis. An enormous amount of brand new, sealed, and unused medication is being destroyed and wasted at Florida hospitals and nursing homes each year. This bill allows the Florida Department of Health to provide unused, otherwise wasted medications to Floridians who need but cannot afford them, expanding critical access to healthcare for underserved Floridians.”
Sen. Book to Bring Auschwitz Survivor to Capitol in Support of Holocaust Education Bill
Bill aims to ensure standard statewide curriculum on the Holocaust.
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) is bringing Auschwitz concentration camp survivor Magdalen Bader to the Florida Capitol Thursday, February 27, to speak in support of her Holocaust Education bill (SB 1628). [Read more…] about Sen. Book to Bring Auschwitz Survivor to Capitol in Support of Holocaust Education Bill
State Leaders Join Senator Book to Kick Off 42+ Hour Walk for Child Safety
42+ hour walk will honor 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse
Senate President Designate Wilton Simpson and other state leaders today joined Lauren’s Kids Founder and CEO State Senator Lauren Book to kick-off the start of the “42 Hours for 42 Million” advocacy walk at the Florida Capitol. [Read more…] about State Leaders Join Senator Book to Kick Off 42+ Hour Walk for Child Safety
State Leaders to Join Senator Book, Child Abuse Survivors for 42+ Hour Capitol Walk for Child Safety
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42+ hour walk will honor 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse
WHAT: Senator Lauren Book and the Lauren’s Kids foundation are hosting the second annual “42 Hours for 42 Million” advocacy walk at the Florida Capitol February 4-6. [Read more…] about State Leaders to Join Senator Book, Child Abuse Survivors for 42+ Hour Capitol Walk for Child Safety
