A newly appointed board in Florida has discovered that their predecessors passed a restrictive covenant granting Disney "prior review and comment" over any changes made to properties in the district. This agreement was signed just weeks before the new board was appointed, stripping them of many of their powers. The board is now working to find ways to challenge the covenant and gain back the power that was taken away from them.
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Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh has been filibustering bills in the Legislature in order to delay the passage of a bill that would outlaw gender-affirming therapies for those 18 and younger. Her filibuster has been met with both praise and criticism, and the bill is now set to be voted on by the full Legislature. Cavanaugh has vowed to continue her filibuster of any bill that comes before the Legislature this year.
Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally (R) issued an apology Thursday following allegations of hypocrisy for leaving heart and fire emoji, along with occasional remarks, beneath photographs of Franklyn “Finn” McClur, an aspiring performer often seen dressed only in tight underwear. McNally said it was not his intent to embarrass or hurt his friends and family or colleagues in the Legislature, and noted that he had been unaware of the bills targeting the LGBTQ community that had been passed in the state. His apology has sparked criticism from LGBTQ advocates, who have accused him of hypocrisy for supporting bills that target the community while also expressing support for a gay man on social media.
Florida Republicans have introduced three bills to expand upon the state's "Don't Say Gay" law, which restricts classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. The bills, H.B. 1223, H.B. 1069, and H.B. 1320, all take aim at different aspects of gender and sexuality education in public schools. The bills have been met with criticism from LGBTQ advocacy groups, while supporters argue that they are necessary to protect the rights of parents. The bills are currently being considered by the Florida Legislature and are expected to be voted on during the 2023 session.