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Florida Competitive Workforce Act Postponed Senators defeat sweeping religious exemption amendment (Tallahassee) - This afternoon the Senate Judiciary Committee discussed the Florida Competitive Workforce Act (SB 120), a bill that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to existing state nondiscrimination laws.

Mayor Lenny Curry has announced an Executive Order that prohibits discrimination in the City of Jacksonville based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. The order will cover employment by the city and will require contractors to also have policies in place.

Meet the Interns: Melissa St. Clair (Orlando Office) 1. Tell us a little about yourself...

Meet the Interns: Robbin Robinson (Orlando Office) 1. Tell us a little about yourself...

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FL House Committee to Vote on a Bill that Could Lead to Extreme Anti-LGBT Legislation Senate Judiciary Committee stated support for expanding the bill yesterday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 22nd, 2016 CONTACT: Carlos Smith, 404-934-4944, Government Affairs Manager Nadine Smith, 813-817-6093, Executive Director

Written by: Amber Paoloemilio Civic Engagement Coordinator *Amber is currently located in Jacksonville*

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Florida Experts Debunk The Transgender “Bathroom Predator” Myth

The 2016 legislative session is shaping up to be critical for Florida’s LGBT community. With the 60-day session officially kicking off January 12th 2016, lawmakers are already filing bills that would have good and bad outcomes for our community. That’s why we need you to join us on the front lines in Tallahassee on January 25th and 26th for Equality Florida’s Annual Lobby Days! Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly of legislation we are already seeing this year: THE GOOD:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 11th, 2016 CONTACT: Carlos Guillermo Smith / [email protected]   Equality Florida Applauds Sobel & Jenne for Domestic Partnership Bills Statewide Domestic Partner Registry offers basic protections for all families ​even after marriage equality

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: NCLR: Erik Olvera | [email protected] EQFL: Jim Harper | [email protected] Same-Sex Couples Ask Federal Court to Order Florida State Officials to Treat Them Equally and List Both Parents on their Children’s Birth Certificates

MEDIA ADVISORY TransAction Florida Hosts Statewide Transgender Media & Messaging Training in Orlando As momentum for transgender equality continues to grow in Florida and across the nation, TransAction Florida is hosting a ground-breaking media and messaging training focused on effectively discussing transgender issues with the media. The training will be conducted by national media communications trainers, The Franklin Forum.

Equality Means Business Written By: Mike Reedy, Business Outreach Manager

Transgender Day of Remembrance and Visibility Written By: Gina Duncan, Transgender Inclusion Director

Older LGBT people face challenges that others do not Town meetings will discuss needed changes in aging policies and services