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Constitutional privacy fix will protect Floridians
The Florida Privacy Restoration Act responds to the voice of the people and provides a necessary fix to the state constitution.
John Stemberger Responds to Boy Scouts’ Decision to Fully Allow Girls into Program and to Earn Coveted Eagle Scout Award
(ORLANDO, FL) In response to the move by the Boy Scouts of America to fully include girls in their programming, Florida Family Policy Council President John Stemberger issued the following statement: “I am saddened to learn today that the Boy Scouts of America has...
FFPC Joins Amicus Brief Filed in Landmark US Supreme Court Religious Liberty Case
FFPC Joins Amicus Brief Filed in Landmark US Supreme Court Religious Liberty Case Case on appeal addresses same legal issues as proposed “Competitive Workforce Act" in Florida Florida Family Policy Council joined other leading organizations across the country to file...
Congress Voted Against Banning Taxpayer Funding of Gender Transition Benefits for Military
From the desk of John Stemberger, President of Florida Family Policy Council: I am sitting here stunned. Late last week, Congress voted on an amendment by Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would have barred the use of...
We have young people who need your help!
The world is a much different place than when you and I were growing up. Hostile peer pressure, worldly academic deception, and cultural influence are too strong for most youth to withstand. We must equip our young people to not only be ready and able to withstand...
Florida Family Policy Council Praises Governor Scott for Veto of “Whiskey and Wheaties”
(TALLAHASSEE, FL) On Wednesday evening, Governor Scott vetoed SB 106, dubbed “Whiskey and Wheaties” by the media. The bill, if passed, would have allowed grocery stores and big box retailers (like Walmart and Target) to sell hard liquor in the same way that they sell...
Ask Governor Scott to Veto “Whiskey and Wheaties”
Right now, sitting on Governor Scott's desk awaiting signature, is SB 106 which has been dubbed "Whiskey and Wheaties". This piece of legislation would remove a requirement for hard liquor to be sold in small package stores paving the way for grocery stores and big...
Legislative Insider’s Report: Week 9 of 9
It's a wrap, folks! After 63 days, the Legislature adjourned at 8:52 pm on Monday night after passing the state budget. While there is rampant speculation that Gov. Scott may veto the budget and force a special session of the Legislature, the 98-14 vote in the House...
Announcing A New Summer Program For 16-25 Year Old Students!
Patriot Academy is an intensive leadership boot camp for young people ages 16-25. Students develop leadership strategies, life purpose plans, media relations, public speaking advanced communication skills, campaign techniques, and a founding fathers’ philosophy of government.
Legislative Insider’s Report: Week 8 of 9
We are headed into the final week of Session, and with that, comes the final push to get the budget (the Legislature’s only constitutionally mandated requirement) and other important legislation passed.
Legislative Insider’s Report Week 7 of 9
The question on everyone’s mind this week is “Will they or won’t they?” Speculation is running rampant in the Capitol as to whether or not the Legislature will finish its business before the end of the normal 60-day session, which is May 5th. There are a number of issues which have yet to be resolved, most importantly the budget.
Legislative Insider’s Report: Weeks 5 and 6 of 9
We hope this message finds you and your family well and that you had a blessed celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ this past weekend. We’re now entering the final three weeks of Legislative Session. Both chambers are considering major legislation regarding the budget, school choice, gambling, and more!
Legislative Insider’s Report Week 4 of 9
We are almost halfway through Legislative Session this year, and it ended up being a fairly busy week for education bills, which is great news as legislators are looking to give Florida’s students as many educational options as possible. Both the House and the Senate released their proposed budgets this week and will begin to shift some of their focus to ironing out those details. Some of the subcommittees had their final meetings for the year, and so this is the point where bills begin to die if they are not moving through the process. We are continuing to work hard to see that good legislation is passed this year.
Protect your children, grandchildren, business and religious liberty from harmful legislation today!
These days we tend to view the law as something far removed from us, something that happens somewhere else… but as you can see from the bills below, all laws affect you and me, our children and our families, businesses, etc., either directly or indirectly.
Legislative Insider’s Report Week 3 of 9
Perhaps the biggest news this week for many of our supporters was that Florida Family Policy Council President John Stemberger was appointed to the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) by Speaker Richard Corcoran. On Monday, he was sworn in by the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court to serve for the next 18 months as a commissioner on the CRC, which is a constitutional position.
Special Notes
🎥 NEW VIDEOS: The Florida Amendments
Join Aaron DiPietro, FFV Legislative Affairs Director, and Noah Fay, FFV Media Director, as they walk through and explain the six constitutional amendments on the 2024 ballot.
ACTION ALERT: Governor DeSantis Declares This Sunday, October 6 as Protect Life Sunday in Florida
The Governor has issued this official proclamation for Protect Life Sunday, and we encourage pastors and faith leaders to preach or share about it during services this weekend.
WE’RE ON THE ROAD! Our bus is a traveling billboard throughout the state.
The Florida Family Voice for Life Tour 2024 is now traveling throughout the entire state of Florida with the goal of defeating Amendment 4 in the upcoming election—the most pressing threat currently facing the unborn and their mothers in Florida.