FLORIDA, August 11 - Tallahassee — Last Wednesday, Governor DeSantis suspended duly-elected State Attorney Monique Worrell of the 9th Judicial Circuit. After the publicly announced suspension, just one year after the suspension of another State Attorney, …
FLORIDA, August 3 - Tamarac — Tamarac, FL – On Thursday, August 3rd, the Florida Department of Education announced banning AP Psychology from being taught in state schools because the educational material includes gender identity and sexual orientation …
FLORIDA, August 2 - CONTACT: Media Contact: Katie Betta, (850) 487-5229, Constituent Contact: Paul Hayden, (239) 417-6205 Naples — Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples) will host Office Hours for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation on August …
FLORIDA, July 26 - Miami — In an extraordinary display of collaboration, State Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), of Senate District 36, and then-House Representative, now Senator, Bryan Avila (R-Miami Springs), united forces to secure a substantial $500,000 …
FLORIDA, July 18 - Washington, DC — Florida Senator Ileana García, Chairwoman of the Children and Families Committee in the Florida Senate, traveled to Washington, DC, this week to spearhead efforts in our nation’s capital for needed reforms and resources …
FLORIDA, June 29 - Tamarac — On Thursday, June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court decided policies that consider an applicant's race or ethnicity is unconstitutional. This decision effectively puts an end to affirmative action in higher education. In …
FLORIDA, June 27 - Tamarac — On Monday, June 26, 2023, Governor DeSantis vetoed HB 1267 – Consumer Finance Loans, a bill that removes the tiered interest structure and increases the maximum interest rate to 36 percent. In response to Governor DeSantis …
FLORIDA, June 16 - Broward County, FL — Broward County, FL – On Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Fort Pierce, FL, Governor DeSantis signed SB 2500, better known as the Appropriations bill or the budget. In response to the signing of SB 2500, Florida Senator …
FLORIDA, June 15 - Orlando – Today’s budget signing guarantees $29.9 million for multiple Central Florida projects, championed by Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando). These budget items will provide a variety of important services to constituents and …
FLORIDA, June 7 - Broward County, FL — Broward County, FL – On Friday, June 2, 2023 in Ocala, FL, Ajike “AJ” Owens was shot and murdered in front of her children by neighbor, Susan Lorincz. After four days, Susan Lorincz, has finally been arrested, taken …
FLORIDA, June 2 - Orlando, FL – With the conclusion of the 2023 Legislative Session, the state of Florida has committed to funding a number of significant projects and programs aimed at restoring and preserving Florida’s environment and natural resources. …
FLORIDA, May 30 - Orlando, FL – After approval by the legislature earlier this month, SB 1002 by Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando), was signed into law late last week and immediately revises automotive windshield replacement practices. The bill makes …
FLORIDA, May 25 - Tallahassee — Today, in response to the Governor signing HB 7063: Taxation, which includes a permanent tax exemption for diapers and incontinence products, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) shared this statement: “After …
FLORIDA, May 25 - Tallahassee — Yesterday, the Governor signed SB 7050: Elections. The bill, among other things, impacts voter engagement groups that sign Floridians up to vote, gives more requirements to local Supervisors of Elections on verifying voter …
FLORIDA, May 25 - Tallahassee — A bill by Senator Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Hillary Cassel (D-Dania Beach), SB 130, known as Greyson’s Law, was signed into law yesterday by Governor DeSantis. Senator Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) stated, “ …
FLORIDA, May 17 - Tallahassee — Today, the Governor signed HB 389 – Menstrual Hygiene Products in Public Schools, allowing school districts to make period products available at schools, at no charge. Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie), who …
FLORIDA, May 17 - Tallahassee — Today, on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, the Governor signed a slate of anti-LGBTQ bills, including an expansion of last year’s Don’t Say Gay bill and a ban on gender-affirming care for …
FLORIDA, May 16 - Tallahassee — Today, the Governor signed several human trafficking bills that passed unanimously in both the Florida House and Senate, including SB 1690, which holds hotels more accountable for violating human trafficking policies and …
FLORIDA, May 15 - Tallahassee — Today, in response to the Governor signing SB 266: Higher Education, which in part bans funding of diversity, equity and inclusion programs at our state colleges and universities, several members of the Senate Democratic …
FLORIDA, May 10 - Tallahassee — Today, in response to the Governor signing SB 1718, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book and Senator Victor Torres shared these statements: Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) said, “While the Governor is …
