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Saturday, February 24, 2024
NRA, former CEO Wayne LaPierre found liable in civil corruption trial | full coverage
A Manhattan jury found the National Rifle Association and its former leader Wayne LaPierre liable in a civil case. New York Attorney General Letitia James filed the lawsuit against NRA, LaPierre and other leaders of the organization in 2020.
Friday, February 23, 2024
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Bill targeting Floridians experiencing homelessness advances in House
A bill that restricts people experiencing homelessness from sleeping on public property moved forward in the State House Thursday. The bill faced support and pushback for various reasons.
The bill is sponsored by Republican Representative Sam Garrison. It bans public sleeping and camping. It also allows for counties to turn certain public areas into homeless encampments.
New development will bring 188 affordable housing units to West Tampa
In an exciting collaboration, the Tampa Housing Authority and Related Urban Development Group (Related Urban), the affordable and workforce housing division of Related Group, marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for Canopy at West River Tower 3 and Tower 4. This event heralds the commencement of the second phase of the Canopy at West River housing community. The two new structures will collectively offer 188 units, ensuring 100% affordable housing options for the residents of West Tampa.....Read More
Legislature approves ban on social media until age 16
The Legislature has approved a social media ban barring anyone under age 16 from opening or maintaining an account.....Read More
Swim lesson voucher program would help low income families with children in Florida
A proposal that would provide kids with free swimming lessons cleared the Senate last week, and another version is moving through the House.
If passed, the Swimming Lesson Voucher Program would set up a system to cover the cost of swimming lessons for children in low income families who are four years old and younger.
Video and Article HERE
A bill LGBTQ advocates say is anti-trans passes House committee
Despite more than two hours of opposition lobbying against the legislation, a House panel approved a bill Thursday mandating insurance companies that provide transgender care to also be required to cover de-transition treatments. The bill also requires a driver license or identification card to include a person’s sex at birth, instead of gender.....Read More
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Banks backpedal on climate amid federal scrutiny, anti-ESG pressure
Many of the largest U.S. banks and asset managers are retreating from their climate commitments amid rising federal scrutiny and an assault on environmentally conscious investing in state legislatures.
As more stringent federal oversight looms and bills to blacklist and in some cases criminalize banks that refuse to invest in fossil fuels are proposed in statehouses across the country, many banks have in different ways backpedaled — at least rhetorically — on steps they have taken since the 2015 Paris Climate Accords toward slowing the warming of the planet by financing a gradual transition away from fossil fuels.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell announces Seniors coalition
Democratic Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell launched a new seniors’ coalition. And she timed it to the launch of incumbent Republican Sen. Rick Scott’s most controversial policy moves.....Read More
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Biden faces growing pressure to back Gaza cease-fire
President Biden is facing growing pressure to back a cease-fire in Gaza, with fresh criticism mounting after the United States vetoed another United Nations resolution calling for Israel to implement one.
Video and Article HERE
Hemp crackdown now one stop from Florida’s governor
A significant crackdown on hemp is nearing the final approval stage before reaching Florida's governor. Following recent advancement in a House committee Tuesday, lawmakers are now poised to cast a decisive vote on a bill that would impose restrictions on hemp products and set limits on THC content. While proponents argue the bill provides enhanced safety measures, opponents warn of devastating consequences for an industry that employs over 100,000 people in Florida.
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School chaplain bill survives Democratic amendments in House
Legislation that could put religious figures in your child’s classroom is one step closer to becoming law after a floor session in the House, surviving attempts to change the bill from a group of Democrats.
HB 931 would “authorize volunteer school chaplains to provide support, services, and programs to students as assigned by the district school board or charter school governing board” with parental consent for the counseling.
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