The Florida Senate Education Committee passed a controversial bill on Tuesday that would bar school districts from encouraging classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity.
The bill's purpose, according to its text, is to "reinforce the fundamental right of parents to make decisions regarding the upbringing and control of their children."
Tucker Carlson guest says 'CNN is gay' in angry segment championing Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Chadwick Moore, a gay man who five years ago "came out as a conservative", told Fox News 's Tucker Carlson on Wednesday that "wacky gay activists" and "gay media like CNN" were wrong to oppose Florida's bill.
LGBT+ campaigners and the White House have both condemned the bill, which many argue will marginalise LGBT+ children and families, as well as cease discussions about LGBT+ history.
Florida Mini-TCPA Statute Advance Amended
TCPAWorld previously reported on proposed amendments to the Florida "mini-TCPA" statute that took effect July 1, 2021 ( https://tcpaworld.com/2022/01/20/wow-amended-florida-bill-would-apply-retroactively-to-destroy-pending-mini-tcpa-suits/ ).
The Florida House (HB 1095 – https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1095 ) and Senate (SB 1564 – https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1564 ) bills have been approved by relevant Committees. The Senate bill reportedly is ready for a floor vote.
Florida 'can't compete' with others in NIL. What that means and why it matters
In less than a year, the Clearwater Central Catholic alumnus' charity has raised more than $200,000.
"Imagine what I could have done if Florida State was allowed to have direct involvement with my name, image and likeness," Gibbons said.
Here's a video from the first annual @BigManBigHeart_ "Shopping with the Players" event! So grateful for everyone at the @BGCA_Clubs and all the players who helped out- couldn't have done it without you all! Can't wait to do it bigger next year #NoleFam pic.twitter.com/WKmZZghAFi
Despite warnings, Florida could give car dealers more time to turn over titles
TALLAHASSEE — It's boom times for auto dealers, with used car sales leading to record profits across the nation .
That's because dealers have been reselling used vehicles without first possessing the title, a longtime practice in an industry that emphasizes selling vehicles as quickly as possible.
Emails about `energy choice' bill pit Helen Gym against PGW CEO - WHYY
The hearing's focus was the 81-page PGW Business Diversification Study. Utility CEO Seth Shapiro offered one view; environmentalists, another.
A February 2021 investigation by NPR showed how trade groups in which PGW maintains membership have been working against efforts by municipalities to tackle climate change through electrification.
Protests in Florida Over Possible Law Whitewashing Public Conversations About Race and Gender |
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F orty to fifty advocates stood on the steps of Florida’s Old Capitol building in Tallahassee this past Monday, weathering a cold, rainy rally against legislation that could chill certain conversations about race and gender, or both.
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Chiming in late - but not too late. Florida, call your Senate & House Reps. Demand an end to this bill. Studies sh… https://t.co/92G6XBfh4b ChaseMasterson Sun Feb 13 22:23:37 +0000 2022
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