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Orlando Representative Celebrates Puerto Rico Day at Florida Capitol

Orlando State Representative Johanna López, a Democrat, celebrated Puerto Rico Day at the Florida Capitol this week.
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Senator Scott Introduces Bill to Ban U.S. Import of Communist China’s Sewage Garlic

Republican Florida Senator introduces bill to ban U.S. import of Communist China’s sewage garlic.
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Orlando Rep. Introduces EPIPEN Act to Lower Costs of Life-Saving Allergy Medication

Orlando Congressman introduced EPIPEN Act, cost-saving legislation to cap the out-of-pocket costs of epinephrine auto-injectors, like EpiPens.
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Florida House Fights to Protect Children

Florida House Speaker pushes legislation to protect children from accessing adult websites and from technology that is a detriment to mental health.
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Florida Senator Calls Out USA Boxing for ‘Dangerous Transgender Policy’

Republican Florida Senator sent a letter to USA Boxing urging them to reverse a "dangerous transgender policy.”
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Florida Democrats Flip House Seat in Special Election

The Florida Democratic Party celebrated the special election victory which flips the House district from Republican to Democrat.
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Florida Democratic Party Reacts to Abortion Rights Heading to 2024 Ballot

The Florida Democratic Party responds to abortion rights constitutional amendment heading to the 2024 ballot for voters to decide.
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Democratic Senate Candidate Hosts Cafecito with Puerto Rican Community in Orlando

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate met with leaders in Puerto Rican community at a cafecito in Orlando to discuss Florida issues.
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Sen. Scott to Smithsonian: Genetic Data-Sharing Agreements Risk National Security

Florida Senator Rick Scott sent letter to Smithsonian Institution about genetic data-sharing agreements with programs run by the Chinese Communist Party.
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Florida Senator Makes Endorsement in Republican Presidential Primary

Florida Senator Marco Rubio has made an endorsement in the Republican presidential primary.
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Democrats Introduce Comprehensive Voting Rights Act to ‘Safeguard Democracy’

Democrats, introduced voting rights legislation to "protect democracy" and ensure equal access at the ballot box.
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Democrat Files Bill to Create Insurance Solutions Advisory Council in Florida

Democratic State Representative filed legislation to create an Insurance Solutions Advisory Council in Florida.
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Florida Business Agenda Unveiled, Outlining 2024 Legislative Priorities

The Florida Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 2024 Florida Business Agenda and key business priorities for the legislative session.
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Democrats File Legislation to Combat Florida’s Teacher Shortage

Two Democrats filed legislation to combat Florida’s teacher shortage.
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Florida Republicans Pushing Ban on Nearly All Abortions

Florida Republicans push a ban on nearly all abortions from the point of conception, including in cases of rape or incest, in new proposed legislation.
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Florida Abortion Access Constitutional Amendment Will Qualify for 2024 Ballot

A Florida abortion access constitutional amendment will qualify for the 2024 ballot after collecting enough valid signatures.
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House Recognizes the Bicentennial Anniversary of Tallahassee as Florida’s Capital

The Florida House convened in Florida Historic Capitol to pass legislation celebrating Tallahassee’s 200th anniversary as the state capital.
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Sierra Club Florida’s Response to Governor DeSantis’ State of the State

Sierra Club Florida responded to Governor Ron DeSantis' State of the State address.
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Orlando Democrat Responds to Gov. DeSantis’ State of the State Address

An Orlando Democratic State Representative responded to Republican Governor Ron DeSantis' State of the State address.
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Orlando Democratic Legislators File Ocoee Scholarship Expansion

To provide more opportunities for students to take advantage, two Orlando Democratic legislators have filed HB 249 Ocoee Scholarship Expansion.
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Bipartisan Bills on Juvenile Justice, Pool Safety, Florida’s Wrongful Death Law

Democratic Orlando Rep. filed bipartisan legislation on juvenile justice educational services, pool safety requirements, and Florida's wrongful death law.
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Legislation on Drowning Prevention Measures in Short-Term Vacation Rentals Filed

Orlando Democrat files bill to establish drowning prevention measures for short-term vacation rentals with swimming pools like Airbnb and Vrbo.
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Orlando State Rep Introduces Youth Conflict Resolution & Peer Mediation Bill

Orlando State Representative LaVon Bracy Davis, a Democrat, introduced House Bill 857, the "Youth Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation Program."
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Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Could Benefit Thousands of Floridians

Susan G. Komen commends bill introductions related to breast imaging and cancer detection, urging quick passage in Florida.
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Florida Attorney General Renews Calls for Mayorkas Impeachment

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is renewing calls to Congress to impeach U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Retention of Sexual Offense Evidence Bill Unanimously Passes First Committee

Legislation pertaining to the retention of sexual offense evidence passed unanimously through its first committee in the Florida Senate.
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Florida Senate Passes Learn Local: Cuts Red Tape, Supports Neighborhood Public Schools

Florida Senate passed a package of education legislation entitled “Learn Local,” designed by Republicans to cut red tape and support neighborhood schools.
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Florida Democratic Party Responds to Gov. DeSantis’ State of the State Address

The Florida Democratic Party responded to Republican Governor Ron DeSantis' State of the State address to the joint legislative session.
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Florida TaxWatch Announces Taxpayer Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session

Florida TaxWatch released a list of taxpayer priorities for the 2024 Legislative Session.
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Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers State of the State Address

Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber.
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