Ahead of Memorial Day, three organizations have issued travel advisories warning vacationers that recently approved legislation dealing with immigration, diversity and LBGTQ issues may affect the reception they get in Florida.
Legislative
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The Republican rush to win Palm Beach County legislative seats is on, with Primary contests shaping up in three House Districts ahead of the 2024 election in an area that has largely leaned Democratic.
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Legislative
Two South Florida lawmakers win Legislature’s approval for free menstrual products at school
If the Governor agrees, starting next school year, public schools can provide free menstrual hygiene products to students, thanks to two Democratic South Florida lawmakers, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book and Rep. Kelly Skidmore of Boca Raton.
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Miami Gardens Sen. Shevrin Jones helped bring solace to families of murdered children with the unanimous passage of “Curtis’ Law.
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The debate about giving cities more control over short-term vacation rentals booked over platforms like Airbnb and VRBO shone a spotlight on how these bookings are affecting residential neighborhoods of single-family homes in South Florida.
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Two of South Florida’s public institutions of higher learning and a private one are getting a boost in funding via a list of 96 projects designed to seal up the state budget deal.
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A bill enabling courts to consider threats against ex-partners when determining child visitation and custody policies is ready for the Governor’s signature.
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Legislative
Legislature again snubs bill to automatically fund Keys environmental protection, resiliency
For the third straight year, legislation setting permanent, recurring funding for Keys environmental protections and resiliency is likely dead.
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The Senate’s passage of a bill that would limit abortion to the sixth week of pregnancy last week sent Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book to a protest that ended in handcuffs.
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Freshman Democratic Rep.