Florida House Passes Bill Targeting ‘ESG’

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House Bill 2789 is an initiative of Democratic Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. The bill would require that as a condition of qualifying for grants in the future, libraries or library systems would have to adopt a written policy prohibiting the practice of banning books. Some Republicans, however, argued that public libraries are governed by locally elected boards.

Published 2 months ago · Palm Coast, United States

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The Free Press (Tampa)

Florida House Passes Bill Targeting ‘ESG’

In a priority of Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, the Florida House on Friday passed a measure that would prevent consideration of “environmental, social and governance” standards in investing government money. The Republican-controlled House voted 80-31 to approve the bill (HB 3) targeting what is…

2 months ago·Tampa, United States

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oakpark.com

House passes bill prohibiting book bans

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House passed a bill Wednesday that would prohibit libraries from banning books or other material because of partisan or doctrinal pressure, prompting strong opposition from Republicans who called it an assault on local control. House Bill 2789 is an initiative of Democratic Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, whose office oversees the Illinois State Library and administers several grant programs for public and school…

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News Service of Florida

House Passes Bill Targeting ‘ESG’

2 months ago·Tallahassee, United States

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Rep. Eric Roberts, R-Oklahoma City, on Wednesday passed legislation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives that increases penalties for those who purchase prostitution services.

2 months ago·Perry, United States

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