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Bill to Ban Abortion After 15 Weeks in Florida Introduced in Tallahassee
This week, Republicans in the Florida Legislature introduced a bill to ban abortions after 15 weeks in the Sunshine State.
State House Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, introduced the proposal on Tuesday with...
Marco Rubio Backs the Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act
Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., threw his support behind U.S. Sen. John Thune’s, R-SD, and U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain’s, R-Mich., “Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act.”
“This bicameral legislation would nullify an interim final...
Marco Rubio, Raphael Warnock Team Up on ‘Improving Coordination for Healthy Moms Act’
Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., threw his support behind U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock’s, D-Ga., “Improving Coordination for Healthy Moms Act.”
The bill will “strengthen the federal government’s efforts to improve maternal health outcomes...
Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act From Tony Cárdenas, Gus Bilirakis Gaining Traction
At the end of last week, U.S. Reps. Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., and Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., got their “Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act” through the U.S. House Health Subcommittee.
Cárdenas, who has championed the proposal,...
Will the Biden Administration Pay Illegal Immigrants Over Immigration Lawsuits?
To shut down illegal immigrants crossing into the U.S, the Trump administration put in place a zero-tolerance policy in April 2018.
Children who entered the U.S. with parents or caregivers were separated under then-President Donald...
Rick Scott to HHS Inspector General: American Families Demand Answers on COVID-19 Origins
At the end of last week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., wrote a letter to Christi Grimm, the principal deputy inspector general of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), demanding answers...
Charlie Crist Announces Federal Funds for High School Program in Largo
Over the past weekend, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., announced a $424,821 grant to Life-Skills, Empowerment, And Development Services (LEADS), a Pinellas County nonprofit based in Largo, for their Health Education and Relationship Training...