Category Archives: State News

Post-Parkland, Brackett, legislators play Russian roulette with Florida gun laws

Treasure Coast Newspapers, Feb. 19, 2024 Critical and consistent thinking seems to be in short supply among our state legislators. The same people convinced no one under 18 can be ...

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A Win for Free Speech

A federal appeals court has deemed DeSantis’ ‘Stop WOKE’ law unconstitutional. The court ruled that the law violates the First Amendment by prohibiting diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces. ...

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Senate Minority Leader Scott?

Last week, Senator Mitch McConnell announced his intention to retire as leader of the Senate Republicans in November — sparking speculation that Rick Scott may run to replace him. In ...

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Book Ban Backstep?

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo is backing efforts to limit book challenges in Florida’s public schools, suggesting that recent challenges have gone too far. The move that could reduce the number of ...

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2024 Legislative Session Update

Week 6 of the 2024 Florida Legislative Session has concluded, with the Legislature scheduled to remain in session until March 8th. Regrettably, Florida Republicans persist in being disconnected from the ...

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Gerrymander Update

In a move that could have significant implications for this year’s elections, the Florida Supreme Court has declined to expedite a challenge to Governor Ron DeSantis’ congressional redistricting plan. This ...

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Article V Convention Update

We wish we had better news. DeSantis is prioritizing an “Article V Convention” to propose new amendments to the United States constitution with no guidelines or rules for the convention. ...

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Abortion Access Hearing

Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on “The Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion.” Join Floridians Protecting Freedom for a statewide virtual Supreme ...

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Power-Hungry Politicians: Consolidating Power Through Anti-Democratic Judicial Gerrymandering | Democrats Of Indian River County

Power-Hungry Politicians: Consolidating Power Through Anti-Democratic Judicial Gerrymandering

Whether we’re from a big city like Miami or a small town like Sebastian, no one knows what’s right for our communities better than we do. That’s especially true when ...

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Sign The Petition To Place Abortion Access On Florida's Ballot

Sign The Petition To Place Abortion Access On Florida’s Ballot

Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he does not support criminalizing women who receive abortions even after he signed a six-week abortion ban into law earlier this year that includes language that could ...

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