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
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Senator Book Demands Staff Testing at Assisted-Living Facilities in Wake of AHCA Order Reversal
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 Eve of Rosh Hashanah, Shocking Lack of Holocaust Knowledge in Floridians Under 40 – Senator Book Bill, Now Law, Ensures Proper Schooling
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
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
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
“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
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
