Kathleen Passidomo

After House Approval, Florida Senate Advances Fetal Wrongful Death Bill

TALLAHASSEE—A Florida Senate panel approved a bill on Thursday allowing parents to be compensated for the wrongful death of their…

2 weeks ago

Florida Bill Allowing Fetal Wrongful Death Suits Narrowly Advances Amid Bipartisan Backlash

TALLAHASSEE—A Republican-led bill allowing Florida parents to collect damages if their fetus is killed faced bipartisan backlash during its first…

4 weeks ago

Donate Life Florida Announces Statewide Initiative to Promote Organ Donations

Donate Life Florida proudly announced its first-ever statewide organ donor registration initiative on Monday as more than 5,000 Floridians await…

4 weeks ago

Pro-Life Florida Senator Refiles Controversial Fetal Wrongful Death Bill

The Florida Senate's leading pro-life advocate, Erin Grall, refiled a controversial bill on Wednesday that would expand the state's wrongful…

2 months ago

Rep. Lauren Melo Thanks Passidomo for SD 28 Endorsement

House Republican Lauren Melo (R-Naples) thanked former Senate President Kathleen Passidomo after she endorsed Melo for her Senate District 28…

2 months ago

Florida Legislature Overrides Governor's Veto for the First Time in 15 Years

TALLAHASSEE—In a rare departure from party loyalty, the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature on Monday overrode the governor's veto for the first…

3 months ago

Florida Democrats Rally Against Fine’s Flag Banning Effort

Some Republicans could back the ban before Senator Fine leaves off, but Florida Democrats are rallying against the flag banning…

4 months ago

Senate President Ben Albritton names Shevrin Jones Vice Chair of Senate Rules Committee

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Bartow, recently announced that Sen. Shevrin "Shev" Jones, D-Miami Gardens, will serve…

5 months ago

Senate President-designate Ben Albritton names Sen. Ileana Garcia chair of Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations

MIAMI - Senate President-designate Ben Albritton, R-Bartow, recently announced that Sen. Ileana Garcia, R-Miami, will chair the Criminal & Civil…

5 months ago

Senate President-designate Ben Albritton names Sen. Bryan Avila chair of Finance & Tax Committee

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. - Senate President-designate Ben Albritton, R-Bartow, recently announced that Sen. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs, will chair the…

5 months ago

DeSantis Pressures Legislature for Special Session to Walk Back Florida's Pricey New Condo Laws

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he expects the Legislature to fix new condo safety laws that led to spiking…

7 months ago

'The Big Enchilada': DeSantis Signs $116.5 Billion State Budget

TAMPA, FL—In its final form, Governor Ron DeSantis approved this year's $116.5 billion budget while vetoing around $1 billion in…

11 months ago

Safety Net Hospital Alliance Touts 721 New Physician Training Slots Amidst Doctor Shortage Crisis

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Prompted by Florida's dwindling medical workforce, a healthcare organization providing specialized training and care announced Tuesday the groundbreaking creation…

1 year ago

Passidomo's Low-Profile Budget Item Provides Funding to Afterschool Charity Programs

TALLAHASSEE, FL—An education priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo has gone mostly unnoticed in the state's budget, providing funding to…

1 year ago

Last Squeeze🍊—3.21.2024—DeSantis Signs Massive Healthcare Package—More...

DeSantis Signs Massive Healthcare Package Addressing Statewide Staffing Shortages Thursday afternoon Governor Ron DeSantis signed a series of healthcare-oriented bills…

1 year ago

DeSantis Signs Massive Healthcare Package Addressing Statewide Staffing Shortages

BONITA SPRINGS, FL—Thursday afternoon Governor Ron DeSantis signed a series of healthcare-oriented bills as part of Florida's "Live Healthy" package,…

1 year ago

DeSantis to Veto Republican-Led Social Media Ban for Kids

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Senate President Kathleen Passidomo told reporters that she believes Gov. DeSantis will veto Republicans' highly controversial social media ban…

1 year ago

Florida's Wrongful Death Bill to be Killed Before the Floor

TALLAHASSEE, FL—At a press avail Wednesday, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo seemingly announced the death of a controversial bill that would…

1 year ago