Senate Panel Favors Bill Expanding Anti-BDS Law in Support of Israel

Senate Panel Favors Bill Expanding Anti-BDS Law in Support of Israel

Michael Costeines
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March 20, 2025
The Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability favored a bill 8-0 on Tuesday that would expand Florida's present anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) law to include academic institutions and non-profit organizations that participate in boycotts against Israel. Sen. Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) filed the Senate bill (SB 1678). Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Dania Beach) filed […]
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Bondi Endures U.S. Attorney General Confirmation Hearing

Bondi Endures U.S. Attorney General Confirmation Hearing

Jackson Bakich
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January 16, 2025
Former Florida State Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) appeared in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee for her confirmation hearing to be the next U.S. Attorney General. Bondi was asked about the 2020 election, the potential pardoning of January 6th protestors, and whether she would be more loyal to the Constitution or President-elect Donald Trump […]
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Scott Introduces Bondi at Confirmation Hearing

Scott Introduces Bondi at Confirmation Hearing

Jackson Bakich
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January 15, 2025
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) appeared in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday not to ask or answer questions, but to introduce former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) to those on the dais. Former AG Bondi served in the position during Sen. Scott's tenure as the Governor of Florida (2011-2019) and now awaits […]
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Amy Coney Barrett Advances Senate Judiciary Committee

Amy Coney Barrett Advances Senate Judiciary Committee

Daniel Molina
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October 22, 2020
Ahead of the vote to advance Judge Amy Coney Barret’s nomination, Senate Democrats announced that they would be boycotting the vote. However, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Barrett despite the boycott. She was reported favorably out of the Judiciary Committee by 12-0 with 10 Democrats “no voting.”
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