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Tag: Legislation

SOUNDING OFF

Bracy Davis, Harris call out Republicans for delaying budget, inventing property tax issue at West Orange Chamber luncheon

Bracy Davis: “We wasted time. Time ran out. Now we have to go back. People deserved the truth about why we have been delayed.”

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Bobby Block, executive director of the First Amendment Foundation, shares how sports fishermen and MAHA Moms got a gag rule nixed from the Florida Farm Bill

“Too many people out there see the Second Amendment for conservatives and the First Amendment for liberals and progressives. And neither is true. Those amendments are for all Americans.”

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VOTING

GOP-backed prove-your-citizenship-to-vote bill fast-tracking through the House

Ocoee Rep. RaShon Young attempted to replace the bill in committee with the Harry T. and Harriett V. Moore Florida Voting Rights Act.

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ANOTHER BOOK BAN

Bankson anti-lewdness bills reach House floor

One bill seeks to ban books with any mention of sex from schools — looking at you Romeo & Juliet! — while the other would punish exposing oneself while observing children.

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TALLAHASSEE

West Orange lawmakers file school-focused bills in lead-up to legislative session

Potential measures include students testing in their native language, inmates earning diplomas through FLVS; charter schools building on vacant land in districts with declining enrollment.

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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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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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LEGISLATION

Central Florida Dems on the GOP funding priorities impacting OCPS, healthcare, immigration

Orange County Public Schools loses $11 million out of 2025-2026 budget as feds freeze education funds.

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Florida Dental Association’s Brenna Kever talks about the statewide ban on fluoride and what it means for oral health

Increased tooth decay. More dental care expenses. Brushing and flossing are still good defense.

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