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State Legislature

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Bracy Davis, Young file bills seeking compensation for families of exonerated Groveland Four

Legislation aims to right “one of the most painful injustices” in Florida’s history.

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VACCINATIONS

Orange County legislator files bill to cover additional childhood immunizations with state statute

Bill would add four more vaccines to seven already mandated for public and private school entry.

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STATE LEGISLATURE

Orange County legislators file bills for veterans' rental assistance, caps on insulin, diabetes devices

Other bills target gay “panic defense," immigration agent masking, paid parental leave, hairstyle discrimination.

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2026 STATE LEGISLATURE

Bracy Davis files legislation to allow campaigns to pay for candidate's childcare

West Orange lawmakers also file bills to expand public records exemptions, regulate xylazine and e-bikes and mandate mediation for property insurance claims.

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15 MInutes With ...

Fatima Saied, Executive Director of the Muslim Women’s Organization

An open conversation about House Bill 119, The No Shari’a Act.

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2026 Legislative Session

West Orange County lawmakers file first seven bills ahead of 2026 legislative session

First bills filed offer protections for homeowners’ roofs, gas-powered farm equipment and survivors of domestic violence, among other things.

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LEGAL MATTERS

Advocacy groups seek to block new Florida law restricting citizen-led ballot amendment process

Requirements "onerous and unconstitutional," argue groups seeking preliminary injunction.

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SENATE DISTRICT 15 SPECIAL ELECTION

Race to fill late Sen. Geraldine Thompson’s seat is on!

RaShon Young filed Friday for House District 40 race.

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COMMEMORATION

Road renaming for Sen. Thompson one step closer to approval

Bracy Davis: Roadway designation “ensures future generations will recognize her work in preserving history and advancing the cause of justice.”

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2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Bankson “tag flipping” bill heads to House floor vote

Obscuring license plates would become second-degree misdemeanor.

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