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Equality Florida Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing ADAP Emergency Funding (Release)
Equality Florida Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing ADAP Emergency Funding Tallahassee, FL — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that includes emergency stopgap funding to restore access to HIV medications for more than 10,000 Floridians through the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), effective immediately.
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Equality Florida Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing ADAP Emergency Funding
Tallahassee, FL — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that includes emergency stopgap funding to restore access to HIV medications for more than 10,000 Floridians through the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), effective immediately.
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Florida Passes Sweeping, Dangerous Anti-LGBTQ Bill
Advocates say the fight is far from over, vowing to challenge the law in courts and continue working with local leaders to protect LGBTQ visibility and inclusion.
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Equality Florida Responds to Florida Senate Passing Sweeping “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” Bill
Florida Senate Passes Sweeping “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” Bill Legislation Threatens Pride Festivals, Cultural Events, Public Health Programs, and Local Officials; Final House Vote Expected Before Measure Heads to Governor Tallahassee, FL — Today, the Florida Senate passed one of the most sweeping and punitive bills of the 2026 legislative session, the “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill ( HB 1001…
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Equality Florida Attends D.C. People’s State of the Union, Raising the Alarm on the Slate of Anti-LGBTQ Bills in Florida
Equality Florida's Jennifer Solomon attended the D.C. People's State of the Union with members of Congress to warn the nation about Florida's slate of anti-LGBTQ bills targeting parents, educators, healthcare providers, and local governments.
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As DeSantis’ Censorship Agenda Escalates, Lawmakers Poised to Advance Sweeping Anti-DEI Bill and Two Additional Anti-LGBTQ Proposals
Equality Florida warned that Florida lawmakers were advancing the sweeping 'Anti-Diversity in Local Government' bill (HB 1001/SB 1134), which would bar cities from sponsoring Pride and recognizing Black History Month, alongside the 'Don't Say Gay or Trans at Work' and 'More Lawsuits for Teachers and Doctors' bills.
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Equality Florida Condemns Trump’s Racist Attack On President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
Equality Florida condemned President Trump for posting a racist video on Truth Social depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, calling it intentional white supremacy made worse by its timing during Black History Month and demanding elected officials speak out.
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Parents Call Out DeSantis and Lawmakers for Cruel Attacks on LGBTQ Children and Families
Parents, families, and advocates gathered at the Florida Capitol with Equality Florida to condemn anti-LGBTQ legislation including the 'More Lawsuits for Teachers and Doctors' bill, as the organization highlighted its Parenting with Pride program now serving nearly 4,000 families.
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Legislation Filed to Restore Freedom in Education, Healthcare
Florida lawmakers filed the 'Health Care Freedom Act' and 'Freedom to Learn Act' to roll back DeSantis-era policies, including the six-week abortion ban, restrictions on transgender care, the Stop WOKE Act, and 'Don't Say Gay or Trans' provisions.
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Event Hosted by Robert Wennett & Mario Cader-Frech Raises $500,000 to Launch HIV Awareness Initiative
Philanthropists Robert Wennett and Mario Cader-Frech hosted a Miami Beach gathering on World AIDS Day that raised $500,000 to launch Equality Florida's new HIV Awareness Initiative, aimed at educating Floridians about advances in HIV prevention, treatment, and combating stigma.