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Florida House Passes Bill Extending 'Don't Say Gay' Law

DeSantis's administration is looking to expand it even further.

Florida House Passes 3 Bills to Restrict LGBTQ+ Rights

The bills targeted gender-affirming care, drag shows, and bathroom access for trans people.

Florida LGBTQ+ activist is forcibly removed at a House hearing on gun laws

Maxx Fanning, the executive director for Prism, posted the incident on social media.

Florida House Clears Lawmaker of Sexually Harassing His Male Staffers

Two former employees accused Florida state Rep. Fabian Basabe of perpetually demanding they have sex with him.

'Thunderdome of Hate': Florida House Debates Slew of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

Lawmakers debated bills restricting drag, bathroom access, and gender-affirming care.

Florida House Passes Trans-Exclusionary Sports Bill, Sends to Senate

Florida is advancing the bill amid threats of repercussions from the NCAA.

Roy Moore Accuser Switches Parties, Runs for Florida State House

Deborah Gibson, who said she dated Moore when she was in her teens, is running as a Democrat.

‘Don’t Say Gay’ Author Resigns From Florida House After Indictment

Rep. Joe Harding has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.  

Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Just Passed in House After Emotional Debate

The state's House voted 69-47 in favor of the bill. 

A transgender woman wins Democratic primary for Florida House seat, and aims to make history

Ashley Brundage will run in a battleground seat in November against a Republican incumbent.

Penguin Random House and PEN America Sue Florida Over Book Bans

Many of the books removed from school libraries or placed on restricted access in Escambia County deal with LGBTQ+ or racial matters.

Florida May Allow Adoption Agencies to Turn Away Gays

An odious bill advances in the Florida House.

LGBTQ Primary Wins: Kyrsten Sinema Is Arizona's U.S. Senate Nominee

There were also out nominees chosen for U.S. House in Arizona and Florida.

Fla. Lawmaker Accused of Sexually Harassing Man Won’t Seek Reelection

The representative had been expected to become Florida's next House minority leader.

LGBTQ+ Activists Speak Out as Florida Considers Loosening Gun Access

Florida's Speaker of the House introduced a bill this week allowing concealed weapons to be carried without a permit.

Florida Republican Lawmaker Admits GOP’s Hatred of LGBTQ+ People

Republican Rep. Jeff Holcomb spoke in Florida’s House, and his remarks drew gasps and disturbed looks.

Florida's Transphobic 'Papers to Pee' Bill Passes Next Hurdle

The proposed law that launched a heated national debate about trans bathroom access has continued to advance in Florida's House.

LGBTQ+ candidates lose races for Florida legislature

Two gay men expected to win Florida House seats lost to Republican incumbents. Voters failed to elect three trans candidates seeking to make history.

Meet the LGBT Candidates of 2016: Orlando's Beth Tuura

In this first part of a series, we get acquainted with an aspiring member of Florida's conservative state House, a woman who hopes to represent the district that is home to the Pulse nightclub.

Another Seat Flipped to Democrats in Florida Special Election

Margaret Good defeated James Buchanan in Florida House District 72, marking the 36th state legislative seat that has been flipped to Democrats since the election of Donald Trump. 

Lesbian Florida Candidate Michele Rayner Ends Congressional Bid

In the Florida legislature, Rayner has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and a critic of the state's "don't say gay" law. She'll now run for reelection for her state House seat.