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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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