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Florida Senate OKs Gov. DeSantis' Congressional Map
A new congressional map submitted by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office that will likely swing Florida’s representation in Washington even further to the GOP has been approved by the state Senate
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Gov. DeSantis on New Congressional Maps
Gov. Ron DeSantis will take the lead on drawing a new congressional map. NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports
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Controversial ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill Passes in Florida Senate
The controversial education bill, dubbed the “don’t say gay” bill by its opponents, was approved in the state Senate and struck a nerve within the LGBTQ+ community. NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports
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‘Don't Say Gay' Bill Passes Florida Senate
NBC 6’s Steve Litz is in Tallahassee, where the bill will now move to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.
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‘Don't Say Gay' Bill Passes Florida Senate, Heads to Governor for Signature
A Florida bill to limit discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools passed the state Senate on Tuesday and will now move on to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.
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Senate to Vote on ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill
The Florida Senate is expected to vote on the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill Tuesday. NBC 6’s Alyssa Hyman reports
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Students Rallied in Miami-Dade Ahead of Tallahassee “Don't Say Gay” Bill Protest
Dozens of Miami-Dade students rallied at the Torch of Friendship in Miami before getting on a bus to Tallahassee to protest the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. NBC 6’s Alyssa Hyman has the story.
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Florida Senate Passes GOP Election Police Bill
The Florida Senate passed a voting law package Friday that was pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and would create a police force dedicated to pursuing election crimes. The chamber approved the bill on a party lines vote with nearly all Republicans in support. House lawmakers are considering companion legislation. DeSantis, a Republican, proposed the need for an election police unit last...
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Florida Bill to Curtail School Lessons on Sex, Gender Passes Senate Committee
A bill that would prohibit the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida’s primary schools was passed by the state senate’s education committee on Tuesday. The bill, titled “Parental Rights in Education,” passed through the committee by a 6-3 vote. As written, the proposal states that school districts “may not encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or...
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Florida Bill Wants to Allow Cameras Inside Classrooms
NBC 6’s Ari Odzer has the latest on a new bill that would allow Florida schools to require cameras inside the classrooms.
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Proposed Bill Would Make National Anthem Mandatory Before Florida Pro Games
A Florida lawmaker wants to make it a legal requirement for “The Star-Spangled Banner” to be heard before every professional sports game played in the state
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Senate Committee Approves New Florida Congressional Map
The Senate Reapportion Committee approved a new Florida congressional map Thursday with no discussion or debate. Only one committee member, Democratic Sen. Audrey Gibson, voted against the plan, which adds a new 28th district in central Florida which should favor Republicans. With nearly all Democrats on the committee voting for the map, it’s a sign that the plan meets...