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Eskamani Celebrates Tax Breaks on Diapers

House Bill 29 permanently eliminates Florida’s sales tax on children’s diapers and adult incontinence products.

1 year ago

Lauren's Kids Starts 42+ Hour Advocacy Walk in Tallahassee

Today, Lauren's Kids started a 42-hour advocacy walk to honor the 42 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse.  The walk…

1 year ago

Democrats Will Protest 6 Week Abortion Ban

Democrats are now preparing to protest the 6 week abortion ban as Republicans await the signing.

1 year ago

Florida Lawmakers Pursue Death Penalty in Child Rapes

TALLAHASSEE — In a move that likely would spur a constitutional fight, Florida lawmakers appear ready to pass a proposal…

1 year ago

Jones Invokes MLK Amidst Abortion Rights Debate

Jones (D) has invoked MLK amidst a fight for abortion rights in Florida.

1 year ago

Lauren's Kids Issues Tips for Kids to Stay Safe

Senator Lauren Book (D-FL) who runs Lauren's Kids has played an active role during National Sexual Assault Awareness and Child…

1 year ago

Bipartisan Pro-Death Penalty Push in Florida

Following the tragic trend of mass shootings in schools across the country, the state of Florida has moved to lower…

1 year ago

Lauren Book Gives State of State Rebuttal

Recently, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) gave his State of the State address to the Florida Legislature and to the Floridians…

1 year ago

Florida Lawmaker Lauren Book Pushes Medically Assisted Suicide Bill in Florida

Medically assisted suicide has been a growing issue in the medical field across the United States.  Now, Senator Lauren Book…

1 year ago

Florida Senator Blames Republicans for Being Called a 'F-cking Sp-ic Freak'

Florida State Senator Victor Torres (D) was quick to release an audio phone recording he received earlier this week, where…

1 year ago

Lauren Book Calls CNN's Don Lemon 'Sexist'

State Senator Lauren Book (D-35) has previously led the way for Florida Democrats, being one of the most moderate lawmakers…

1 year ago

Book Introduces Bill to Secure Paid Family Leave in Instances of Stillbirth

On Wednesday, State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) alongside State Representative Hillary Cassel (D-FL) introduced a bill to ensure…

1 year ago

Lauren Book Introduces Legislation to Strike Down 'Free Kill' Law

State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) has introduced a new bill looking eliminate the “free kill” law which bars…

1 year ago

Senate Democrats Book and Polsky Push 'Florida Freedom Gun Carry Class'

Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D) and State Senator Tina Polsky (D) held a Tuesday, February 14th, 10 am press…

1 year ago

Florida Democratic and Republican Lawmakers Differ on Death Penalty Changes

Democratic lawmakers have differing views on Republican proposals to change the state’s death penalty laws, including eliminating a requirement of…

1 year ago

Eskamani Files Bill to Permanently axe Diaper Sales Tax

Eskamani shared the news on social media, and if the bill passes, Florida would be the 15th state to remove…

1 year ago

Book, Senate Democrats Badly Outnumbered in Florida Legislature

TALLAHASSEE — Badly outnumbered Democrats in the Florida Senate put a focus Monday on gun-related issues as Senate Minority Leader…

1 year ago

Eskamani, Book Forget DeSantis Did Credit them for the Diaper Tax Relief Bill

Since 2017, Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D) has made it her mission to implement tax relief on diapers.…

2 years ago