| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Saturday April 13, 2024 ( 6 items ) |
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ACLU FLA.: FEDERAL COURT STRIKES DOWN MIAMI'S CITY COMMISSION REDISTRICTING MAP, ORDERS CITY TO DRAW NEW MAPS
MIAMI, Florida, April 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on April 10, 2024:
Today, a federal court in Miami struck down the Miami City Commission's redistricting map as an unconstitutional gerrymander. The Court ruled that by intentionally dividing neighborhoods along racial and ethnic lines and packing Black and Hispanic voters into segregated districts, the City Commission undermined fair representation.
Grove Rights and Community Equity (G
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ACLU FLA.: STATEMENT ON GOV. DESANTIS SIGNING OF HOUSE BILL 601 RESTRICTING CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT BOARDS
MIAMI, Florida, April 13 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following statement on April 12, 2024, by Interim executive director Howard Simon:
On Friday, Gov. DeSantis signed House Bill 601 Restricting Civilian Law Enforcement Oversight Boards.
Howard Simon, interim executive director of the ACLU of Florida, responded with the following:
"By signing House Bill 601 Gov. DeSantis has undermined much of the hard work that so many communities across Florida have engaged
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COCONUT CREEK PROCLAIMS MAY 7 AS FOOD FOR THE POOR DAY
COCONUT CREEK, Florida, April 13 -- Food for the Poor issued the following news release:
The Coconut Creek City Commission has officially recognized Food For The Poor's (FFTP) significant contributions to the community by proclaiming May 7, 2024, as Food For The Poor Day.
The proclamation was made during the Coconut Creek City Commission's regular meeting on Thursday evening and introduced by Mayor Sandra L. Welch.
FFTP President/CEO Ed Raine accepted the proclamation on behalf of the charity
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Horse Dead, Jockey Injured, PETA Investigator Assaulted by Ocala Breeders' Sales Staff
OCALA, Florida, April 12 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on April 10, 2024:
Earlier today, a PETA investigator was assaulted and his backpack was stolen by Ocala Breeders' Sales (OBS) President Tom Ventura and another staff member at the OBS Two-Year-Olds in Training under-tack show while he was filming the euthanasia of a young horse who had suffered a catastrophic breakdown. At under-tack shows like these, very young horses are forced to run at
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Immigrant-Led Organizations Condemn New Florida Law (HB433) Putting Outdoor Workers at Greater Risk of Death
LA CHICAGO, Illinois, April 13 -- Alianza Americas issued the following news release:
"Alianza Americas stands with our member organizations and workers in Florida against this inhumane legislation. We firmly denounce the actions of the Republican-led Florida Legislature and Governor DeSantis in passing and signing HB433. We call on OSHA and Congress to enact regulations and laws at the federal level to provide real and enforceable protections for workers against the dangers of heat exposure. W
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PETA Launches Campaign Against National Mango Board Over Deadly Animal Tests
ORLANDO, Florida, April 12 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on April 10, 2024:
In a new video released today, PETA slams the National Mango Board (NMB) for funding deadly experiments on animals just to make dubious claims about the human health benefits of eating mangoes. PETA is demanding that the board ban all tests on animals not specifically required by law.
In addition to releasing the video, PETA sent a letter to Albert Perez, chair of the
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