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Federal Judge Strikes Down Portions Of Racist Florida Election Law

The judge said that the law unfairly targeted Black voters. It's one of several similar voter suppression measures passed by GOP-led states.
By Brendan Farrington, AP

What Students Lose When Teachers 'Don't Say Gay'

Teachers worry about the chilling effect the bill could have on LGBTQ students who need support.
Brittany Wong

Florida Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Parental Consent For Girls Under 18 To Have Abortion

Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign it.
By AP

Florida Legislature Passes Ban On Sanctuary Cities

The anti-immigrant bill, in a state where 1 in 5 residents is an immigrant, will likely be signed into law by the Republican governor.
Sarah Ruiz-Grossman

State Legislatures Drag Their Feet On Voter-Approved Ballot Initiatives

Conservative politicians are watering down and reversing some of the midterm election’s progressive victories.
Michael Hobbes

Parkland Shooter's Mother Rebuffed Warnings That He Should Not Have Guns: Official

"If he wants a gun, he can have a gun," the mother of Nikolas Cruz was alleged to have said.
Carla Baranauckas

Florida Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Guns On Campus

Gov. Rick Scott has expressed hesitancy over the bill and hasn't ruled out a veto.
Doha Madani

Stephen Colbert Mocks Lawmakers For Talking Porn Instead Of Guns

“What do you have against teenagers?”
Ed Mazza

School's Survivors Cry As Florida House Rejects Talks On Assault Weapon Ban

Lawmakers voted down a motion to advance the long-stalled gun control bill.
Doha Madani

Explosion In Tattooing, Piercing Tests State Regulators

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