Statements & Press Releases

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Same-Sex Couples To Governor Scott: “Meet With Our Families. Please Hear Our Stories.”
SAME-SEX COUPLES TO GOVERNOR SCOTT: “MEET WITH OUR FAMILIES. PLEASE HEAR OUR STORIES.” (October 9, 2014) -- Today, Terry and Sharon Kant-Rauch requested a meeting with Governor Rick Scott, pleading with him to stop the appeals of five rulings in favor of the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Florida.
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Gov. Scott & AG Bondi’s Request to Delay Marriage Case Granted
11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Governor Scott & Attorney General Bondi’s Request to Delay Marriage Equality Case
Marriage equality
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FLORIDA RECOGNIZES FIRST SAME-SEX COUPLE
MARRIED: FLORIDA RECOGNIZES FIRST SAME-SEX COUPLE
Marriage equality
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U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION NOT TO REVIEW MARRIAGE RULINGS
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Marriage equality
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Crist Urges Scott to Declare FL Will Not Challenge Marriage Ruling
Crist Urges Scott to Declare That Florida Will Not Challenge Latest Federal Decision on Marriage for All (August 29, 2014) St. Petersburg, Fla -- Charlie Crist sent a letter to Governor Rick Scott today urging him to declare that Florida will not challenge the latest federal ruling on marriage for all issued by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle. Letter included…
Marriage equality
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Orange County Florida Mayor Announces Support For Marriage Equality
Orange County Florida Mayor Teresa Jacobs Announces Support for The Freedom to Marry (August 27, 2014) -- In an interview with Watermark publisher Tom Dyer that was published today, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs voiced her support for marriage equality.
Marriage equality
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Request to Take Up Marriage Case Sent to FL Supreme Court!
(August 27, 2014) Earlier today, the state's 2nd District Court of Appeal sent a request to the Florida Supreme Court asking them to take on a Hillsborough County marriage case and rule on the constitutionally of Florida's ban. If the Florida Supreme Court decides to take on the case, it will be a huge step forward in the fight for…
Anti-bullying NEA Safe & Healthy Schools Teachers Union
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FIRST FEDERAL JUDGE IN FLORIDA RULES IN FAVOR OF THE FREEDOM TO MARRY!
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle ruled that Florida's discriminatory state ban excluding same-sex couples from the freedom to marry is unconstitutional. The ruling has already been stayed, meaning that any decision won't go into effect immediately.
Marriage equality
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Ending FL Marriage Ban Means Jobs And $182 Million Boost To State Economy
A new UCLA Williams Institute study found that extending the freedom to marry to same-sex couples would boost Florida's economy by $182.2 million over three years and create up to 2,626 jobs, as more than 24,000 couples would choose to marry.
Marriage equality
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ORLANDO MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL FILE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA MARRIAGE LAWSUITS
The Orlando City Council voted today 5-2 to support Mayor Buddy Dyer in filing an amicus curiae brief in Florida’s marriage equality lawsuits.
Marriage equality