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Grammy Award-winning superstar Alicia Keys is bringing her summer tour to Tampa.....MORE
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Florida House set to vote on slate of bills affecting LGBTQ+ community
“Today is homophobia and transphobia day at the Capitol.” Rep. Anna Eskamani said. “Unfortunately we have three different policies on the House floor that are all targeting the LGBTQ+ community. From restricting and banning drag shows, to stripping away gender affirming care for those who identify as transgender. All the way to restrictions on what bathroom you can use.”....MORE
Potential immigration bills could impact faith leaders
As several bills make their way through legislation, church and faith leaders are speaking out on the potential impacts of Senate Bill 1718 and House Bill 1617.....MORE
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Uhuru leader, 6 others charged in pro-Russian plot to influence local, national elections
Uhuru Movement leaders holds press conference. (wfla)
Four leaders of the African People’s Socialist Party, including the chairman and founder of the Uhuru Movement, located in St. Petersburg, were indicted alongside three Russian nationals for their alleged ties to a foreign campaign with the “main topic” of influencing the U.S. presidential election.....MORE
Lawmakers and religious leaders vow to fight 6-week abortion ban
The signing of the 6-week abortion ban is still having ripple effects at the Florida Capitol.
On Monday, a new coalition of religious leaders and lawmakers vowed to continue the fight for abortion access in Florida, despite the 6-week ban already clearing the legislature and getting the governor’s signature.
More HERE
Expanding Parental Rights law could do more harm than good, community members say
Members of the community in Brevard County are stepping in, in response to a state law they say is making it difficult for LGBTQ students to get resources they need. This is part of our ongoing conversation about the Parental Rights in Education law, known by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.....MORE
Monday, April 17, 2023
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Tampa runoff election for our Tampa City Council starts today
Please remember that today, April 17th, starts early voting for the Tampa runoff election for our Tampa City Council. This will run through Sunday,
April 23rd. The hours for voting are 10 - 6.
Election Day is Tuesday, April 25th from 7-7. (You must vote at your precinct location on election day.
So do please get out and vote for:
- Sonja Brookins, District 1, City Wide
- Robin Lockett, District 2, City Wide
- Lynn Hurtak, District 3, City Wide
- Hoyt Prindle III, District 6
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Florida bill critics say targets drag shows, Pride events could head to governor's desk this week
This week, lawmakers in Florida are expected to move forward with several bills that advocates from the LGBTQ community are condemning.
Republican legislators said they're aimed to protect children but critics argue the proposals target people. One bill with drag shows at the center of the controversy now has organizers of Pride events concerned.
More HERE
Early voting begins Monday for Tampa municipal runoff election
Starting Monday, voters in Tampa can cast their ballot for the City’s municipal runoff election.....MORE
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