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Republican Leaders Anticipate Legal Challenges From Newly-Signed Social Media Ban Monday morning Governor Ron DeSantis ceremoniously signed the social media ban for most kids under 16, a controversial topic that plagued...READ MORE Senate President Kathleen Passidomo: "Well done Speaker Renner! Thanks to your courage, vision, and leadership, Florida will be part of the solution! Former […]

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Monday morning Governor Ron DeSantis ceremoniously signed the social media ban for most kids under 16, a controversial topic that plagued the Legislature and may now face legal challenges. After DeSantis vetoed a previous form of the bill that called for a blanket ban on kids under 16 using social media platforms—regardless of parental wishes—the […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis has just received the controversial bill banning some minors on social media platforms, indicating its signage into law may be imminent. After DeSantis vetoed a previous form of the bill that called for a blanket ban on kids under 16 using social media platforms—regardless of parental wishes—the Legislature quickly drafted new language […]

Second Time the Charm? Revamped Social Media Ban Bill Passes Legislature The Florida Legislature has passed a revamped social media ban for minors following the Governor's veto of its old form, though critics believe that constitutionally, the bill is doomed to fail...READ MORE Marco Rubio-.@MariaCorinaYA received 90% of the over 2.4 million votes in the opposition […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida Legislature has passed a revamped social media ban for minors following the Governor's veto of its old form, though critics believe that constitutionally, the bill is doomed to fail. HB 1 was a Republican-led bill banning all children under 16 on social media platforms, regardless of parental wishes. In a surprising show […]

Nikki Fried, Florida Democrats Get 'Fried' by FL GOP Since becoming the Florida Democratic Party Chair, former Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D-FL) launched the “Take Back Florida” tour to gain voter registrations for the left side of the aisle...READ MORE Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick- recognition of World Obesity Day, I wanted to share a few of […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida Legislature's second attempt at social media regulations for children has passed the Senate Floor, providing for increased parental rights provisions. The bill replaces its sister measure, which was killed by the Governor after outcries for increased parental discretion. Sponsored by Republican Sen. Erin Grall, HB 1 would have issued a blanket ban […]

DeSantis Kills Social Media ban Bill. The eighth week of the Florida Session was jam-packed with groundbreaking legislation, with Lawmakers pushing several bills through the Legislature and onto the Governor's desk. The biggest bill signed this week was a measure allowing for the unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury documents, hoping for increased transparency and […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially killed the highly contested social media ban for minors, but that doesn't mean the Legislature is done with regulating these platforms. On Monday, Lawmakers'  quickly-drafted Plan B measure will be seen on the Senate Floor, one that they hope is more agreeable to the Governor. "I have vetoed HB […]

SINE DIE! The final week of the Legislative Session has come and gone, and with it a series of scraps as Lawmakers rushed to pass their last-minute bills. Sine Die officially came at 2:27 PM on Friday, marked by the signature hanky-drop from the Capitol's sergeants, signifying session is over—and a flurry of bill signing […]

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 for minors, and the Legislature will instead craft new language that the Governor agrees to...READ MORE DeSantis Signs Law Publicizing Sealed Epstein Court Documents PALM BEACH, […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Senate President Kathleen Passidomo told reporters that she believes Gov. DeSantis will veto Republicans' highly controversial social media ban for minors, and the Legislature will instead craft new language that the Governor agrees to. HB 1, sponsored by Republican Rep. Tyler Sirois and Republican Sen. Erin Grall, was passed by the Florida Legislature last […]

Social Media Ban Puts Parental Rights in Crosshairs The past week at the Capitol has been a flurry of activity, with Lawmakers rushing to turn their bills into Florida law. With only a week and a half left in the 2024 Legislative Session, big bills related to Jeffrey Epstein and—in the most controversial news of […]

Despite facing continued criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike, Florida House Bill 1, which would ban minors under the age of 16 from accessing social media, is headed for Governor Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) desk after passing the Florida House. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) issued an inflammatory message after the bill's passing, calling it "a blatant and disturbing […]

Legislative Pushback: Florida Lawmakers Challenge DeSantis It appears as if Republican lawmakers in Tallahassee are pushing back (expected) against Governor Ron DeSantis over the controversial social media ban bill...READ MORE Safety Net Hospital Alliance Applauds Passing of “Live Healthy” Proposal in Senate and House The House and Senate chambers have passed the “Live Healthy” proposal […]

It appears as if Republican lawmakers in Tallahassee are pushing back (expected) against Governor Ron DeSantis over the controversial social media ban bill. Gov. DeSantis said this week that the measure was not ready because it has "legitimate issues," but that didn't keep lawmakers from voting on the bill and sending it to the governor's […]

Florida HB1, which would ban minors from accessing social media, has faced considerable controversy since its introduction at the beginning of the year. During a press conference in Lake Buena Vista, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) stated "There are legitimate issues that [have] got to be worked out," and reiterated the importance of parental rights. "I am […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL— For the past few years, the Republican-led state legislature has passed some very pro-Florida, pro-family legislative measures, but just as members have introduced sound legislative bills for consideration, they have also introduced some dreadful and cringe-worthy measures like the social media ban and defamation bills that all-but channel the oppressive and authoritarian Communist […]