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Florida families file federal lawsuit against state’s trans youth care ban
Plaintiffs argue the rules intrude on “parents’ fundamental right to direct the upbringing of their adolescent children.”
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Florida lawmakers pass taxpayer-backed voucher expansion to all students
“This is going to be corporate welfare for parents who are already paying for private schools.”
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Florida House panel advances bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors, including those already transitioning
The proposal also would ban health-insurance companies from covering gender-reassignment surgeries for transgender people
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Gov. DeSantis’ travel records would be kept secret from the public under new bill
Senate bill sponsor Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers, said disclosure of information about the governor’s travel could expose security operations
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Ex-Florida lawmaker behind ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law pleads guilty to $150K COVID relief fraud
Harding, who received $150,000 in disaster assistance, in February 2021 admitted to federal investigators that he lied on the application
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Florida Senate panel advances bill cracking down on drag shows
The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco would be able to revoke licenses of lodging or food-service establishments for violations
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Florida lawmakers consider year-round school schedule for students
The plan’s sponsor suggests it could help students recover from learning losses during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Florida Republicans want to legalize ‘Back the Blue’ flags for homeowners with HOAs
Bill sponsor James Buchanan, R-Osprey, said the measure was inspired by a “Blue Line Club” club of homeowners in his district
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Proposal to ban abortion at six weeks in Florida advances, amid emotional debate
The Senate Health Policy Committee approved the measure, after lengthy and often-emotional testimony and debate
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New tenant protections in Orange County could be threatened, under Florida housing proposal
Critics say the preemption bill only benefits landlords, not Florida renters
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Lawmakers debate repealing Florida’s film and entertainment office
Some argue lawmakers should consider more than just the return on investment, as many incentive programs provide other benefits
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Florida House bill expands private school vouchers to all students, including home-schooled students
Home-schooled students who receive the vouchers would be classified as participating in a ‘personalized education program’ under the bill
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Florida Republicans advance ‘union killer’ legislation despite hefty costs
The legislation is opposed by Florida union members across party lines.
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Florida trans youth can no longer start gender-affirming care, as treatment ban takes effect
Children who have begun to socially transition but have not started puberty blockers would be ineligible for treatment
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Giant African land snail invasion puts part of Florida under quarantine
The snails pose threats to parts of the agriculture industry and human health
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Florida Senate proposal would prevent local governments from removing Confederate monuments
People responsible for taking down, damaging or removing monuments or memorials would be open to civil lawsuits
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Florida House panel approves bill that would allow anyone to challenge books taught in schools
Opponents are characterizing it as enabling book bans
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Amendment to make school board races partisan could go to Florida voters in 2024
If the amendment passes, partisan school-board races would begin in 2026
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Florida’s six-week abortion ban bill gets its first hearing this week
The debate will come after lawmakers last year passed a measure to prevent abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy
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Florida bill that would eliminate DEI programs moves forward, despite student pleas
Gov. DeSantis and top higher-education officials touted the House bill and a similar Senate measure