First hearing on Florida’s LGBT non-discrimination act set for Tuesday

TALLAHASSEE – Tuesday, Jan. 26, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear The Florida Competitive Workforce Act (SB 120) which would prohibit discrimination against LGBT people in employment, housing and public accommodations. This is the first time the legislation will be heard by legislators. “This is a huge breakthrough not only for Florida but for the South…

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Anti-equality lawmakers in South Dakota target transgender students

Discriminatory legislation targeting transgender students is gaining traction in South Dakota. Scheduled for a hearing on Monday in the House State Affairs committee, HB 1008 seeks to prevent transgender students in public schools from using restrooms or locker rooms that are consistent with their gender identity and requires taxpayers to assume the costly financial consequences…

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