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House Freedom Caucus Could Kill off the Kids Online Protection Act (KOSA)

WASHINGTON—As the recently introduced Kids Online Security Act (KOSA) enjoys bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress, the measure could…

1 month ago

Bipartisan Minor Internet Protections KOSA Bill Working Through House

US Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) recently filed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) to strengthen protections for minors surfing the…

1 month ago

Frost Torches Florida Social Media Bill, Calls It 'Lazy Legislating' and 'Brazenly Unconstitutional'

Despite facing continued criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike, Florida House Bill 1, which would ban minors under the age…

3 months ago

DeSantis Says 'Parents Need to Have a Role' on Controversial Social Media Bill

Florida HB1, which would ban minors from accessing social media, has faced considerable controversy since its introduction at the beginning…

3 months ago

Buchanan Calls Out Biden for Launching TikTok Account

Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) chastised President Joe Biden (D) on social media for banning TikTok on government devices while also…

3 months ago

DeSantis Pushes for Parental Rights Over Social Media Ban for Kids

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Gov. DeSantis has weighed in on potential legal concerns for the social media ban for minors bill that passed…

4 months ago

'A Digital Fentanyl': Social Media Ban for Kids Passes the House Floor

TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida House passed a measure banning social media for minors Wednesday afternoon, citing positively correlated levels of child…

4 months ago

Bundle of Bills to be Debated in the Third Week of the Legislative Session

TALLAHASSEE, FL—As Lawmakers enter the third week of the Legislative Session, with it comes a slew of hard-hitting bills, sure…

4 months ago

Bipartisan Pre-K Reform Bill Clears Initial Hurdles

A new bill modifying current Florida law on private pre-kindergarten instruction and expanding state pre-kindergarten educational programs is steadily progressing…

4 months ago

The Lounge🍊—1.20.2024—Week 2 of the 2024 Legislative Session in the Books—DeSantis Hobbles on After Iowa—More...

In the wake of Gov. DeSantis' staggering defeat in Iowa, Florida pushes on; continuing their rapid-fire slew of novel legislation…

4 months ago

Alternative Program to High School Education Proposed by Florida Legislature

The Florida Senate’s Education Postsecondary Committee has filed and approved a bill that would create an alternative pathway for students…

4 months ago

Parental Rights vs. Child Protections: Florida Lawmakers Go Head-to-Head Over New Social Media Bill

TALLAHASSEE, FL --- In a push toward increased protection of children, the Florida House voted on a new bill banning…

4 months ago

Rep. Garcia Co-Sponsors HB 1 to 'Keep Children Safe' on the Internet

State Representative Alina Garcia (R-FL) sat down for an exclusive interview with The Floridian to discuss one of the bills…

4 months ago

Push for Online Protections for Minors by Florida Conservatives

A bevy of bills have been floored by Florida Republican legislators to protect minors on the internet and social media. …

4 months ago

Wasserman Schultz Introduces Sammy's Law to Protect Minors on Social Media

In the internet age, parents must be wary of what their kids are doing online. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)…

5 months ago

Luna Introduces Bill Protecting Americans' Personal Data on Social Media

Concerns of foreign adversaries stealing Americans' personal data through social media have long been a concern of policymakers. Representative Anna…

6 months ago

Social Media Content Moderation to be Considered by the Florida Legislature

Tallahassee, Fl- Florida Senator Ileana Garcia (R) has filed a bill that would impose content moderation obligations for social media…

6 months ago