/tags/florida-senate Florida Senate en-US WLRN Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:14 GMT /government-politics/2024-09-06/democrats-launch-text-message-campaign-in-florida-senate-race-to-reach-latino-voters Florida Democratic Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is launching an effort to directly reach Spanish-speaking voters through the popular encrypted messaging platform WhatsApp. It is part of her broader effort to reach Spanish-speaking Latino voters in an increasingly tight Senate race. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:14 GMT /government-politics/2024-09-06/democrats-launch-text-message-campaign-in-florida-senate-race-to-reach-latino-voters Claudia Grisales /government-politics/2023-11-13/florida-senate-president-passidomo-puts-her-focus-on-health-care Amid population growth and a shortfall of doctors and nurses, the Florida Senate is ready to start crafting legislation aimed at expanding access to health care. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:54:23 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-13/florida-senate-president-passidomo-puts-her-focus-on-health-care The News Service of Florida /government-politics/2023-11-08/florida-senate-passes-bills-on-iran-sanctions-and-security-for-jewish-schools The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed measures to expand sanctions against Iran and provide money to bolster security at Jewish day schools and preschools. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:46:44 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-08/florida-senate-passes-bills-on-iran-sanctions-and-security-for-jewish-schools Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida /government-politics/2023-10-12/ben-albritton-poised-to-become-next-florida-senate-leader Wauchula Republican Sen. Albritton said he expects to focus during the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions on issues involving agriculture and the child-protective system. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-12/ben-albritton-poised-to-become-next-florida-senate-leader Jim Saunders /government-politics/2023-04-27/florida-senate-passes-controversial-elections-changes The proposed bill would place additional restrictions on voter-registration groups and help clear the way for a potential White House bid by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:15:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-27/florida-senate-passes-controversial-elections-changes Dara Kam - News Service of Florida /health/2023-04-26/the-florida-senate-backs-a-bathroom-bill-as-drag-queens-protest Other anti-LGBTQ proposals are heading through the Florida Legislature. A march was held outside the state capitol opposing the legislation. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT /health/2023-04-26/the-florida-senate-backs-a-bathroom-bill-as-drag-queens-protest Dara Kam - News Service of Florida /government-politics/2023-04-19/florida-senate-approve-death-penalty-in-child-rapes Lawmakers hope the bill (HB 1297) will ultimately lead to the U.S. Supreme Court reversing a 2008 decision that barred the death penalty for people who rape children. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-19/florida-senate-approve-death-penalty-in-child-rapes /government-politics/2023-04-12/the-florida-senate-passes-a-bill-aimed-at-blocking-children-from-attending-drag-shows Critics say the bill, if passed, could effectively shut down local pride parades. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-12/the-florida-senate-passes-a-bill-aimed-at-blocking-children-from-attending-drag-shows Dara Kam - News Service of Florida /government-politics/2023-04-05/florida-will-hold-its-first-ever-abortion-fund-day-at-the-capitol-as-senate-passes-6-week-ban Abortion advocates will meet with legislators at Florida’s Capitol to educate them about funds used to help people access abortion care in the state. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-05/florida-will-hold-its-first-ever-abortion-fund-day-at-the-capitol-as-senate-passes-6-week-ban Danielle Prieur /government-politics/2023-03-31/florida-senate-oks-easier-path-to-imposing-death-penalty The Florida Senate is passing a bill to repeal a law requiring a unanimous jury recommendation for the death penalty. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-31/florida-senate-oks-easier-path-to-imposing-death-penalty Brendan Farrington | Associated Press