TALLAHASSEE, FL. — A fiercely debated bill that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis, despite Democrats’ warnings Tuesday that the measure’s approval sends “a message of hate” to Floridians. Senators voted 22-17…
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TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Senate is on the brink of passing an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, as protesters flocked to the Capitol to decry what critics have labeled the “don’t say gay” bill.…
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TALLAHASSEE, FL. – Florida doctors could soon be prohibited from performing abortions past 15 weeks of pregnancy, after the Republican-controlled Senate approved a bill Thursday night that is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. Senators approved the measure (HB 5) in a 23-15 party-line vote…
Read More Florida’s 15-Week Abortion Limit Headed To DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate is on the verge of passing a bill that would prohibit doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, one of the most bitterly disputed issues of the 2022 legislative session. Senators could vote on the bill (HB 5)…
Read More Florida Senate Ready To Pass 15-Week Abortion Limit
TALLAHASSEE, FL. — The Florida Senate is poised to consider a controversial measure that would prohibit school instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grade levels, as one Republican called on lawmakers to “soften” the bill when it is heard on the Senate…
Read More Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Bill Advances In Florida Senate
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House on Thursday passed an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, as Republicans disputed a “don’t say gay” moniker that critics gave the bill. House members voted 69-47 to approve the bill…
Read More Florida House Backs Schools Bill On Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
TALLAHASSEE, FL. — Florida House members early Thursday morning passed a bill that would prohibit doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, one of the most hotly debated issues of the 2022 legislative session. The Republican-dominated House approved the measure (HB 5) in…
Read More Florida House Passes 15-Week Abortion Limit
TALLAHASSEE, FL.- This week marked the mid-point of the 2022 legislative session, bringing with it a major development in Florida’s once-a-decade redistricting. The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday denied a request by Gov. Ron DeSantis for an advisory opinion about his proposal to revamp a…
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TALLAHASSEE, FL. — Florida schools have just shy of 4,500 teacher vacancies, as lawmakers look at ways to boost pay and help retain educators. The State Board of Education received an annual report Wednesday that detailed data on subject areas that have critical teacher shortages…
Read More State Grapples With Teacher Shortages