Tag: women’s health

Scott PowersNovember 26, 2018
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Orange County Democrats flipped three seats in the Florida House and, as state Reps. Geraldine Thompson, Anna Eskamani and Joy Goff-Marcil make their debuts, they’re looking for practical starts. On Nov. 6, the three Democrats flipped the partisan strength of Orange County’s delegation from five Republicans and four Democrats, to seven Democrats and two Republicans. Thompson has been […]

Scott PowersJune 22, 2017
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Anticipating President Donald Trump federal policies to the contrary, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum rolled out a policy statement Thursday that pledges to guarantee Florida women access to contraception. Gillum, mayor of Tallahassee, said in a statement Thursday he would push for statewide legislation that would require health insurance policies that cover prescriptions to include […]

Associated PressDecember 19, 2016
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One of President-elect Donald Trump‘s first, and defining, acts next year could come on Republican legislation to cut off taxpayer money from Planned Parenthood. Trump sent mixed signals during the campaign about the 100-year-old organization, which provides birth control, abortions and various women’s health services. He said “millions of women are helped by Planned Parenthood,” […]

Larry GriffinSeptember 20, 2016
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Planned Parenthood now backs Patrick Murphy in Florida’s race for U.S. senator. Their endorsement only boosted Murphy’s resolve on fighting for women’s right to choose and health care — two things he said his opponent, Marco Rubio, is against. “This is an organization that provides vital health care to millions of women across this country,” he said. “While […]


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