Monthly Archives: April 2008

Debate on the anti-evolution bill went on for an hour and a half. There were times when I was cheering and times when I could barely keep myself from punching my computer monitor. I just need to say this and … Continue reading →

UPDATE III: I think they are on the final amendment to 7135 here at 12:03 p.m. So, hopefully, the anti-evolution bill will be up in a few minutes. UPDATE II: Bill 7135 has a ton of amendments, making it take … Continue reading →

It feels good to know we’re not the only ones who can see through the so-called “academic freedom” and “critical analysis” of evolution certain lawmakers are trying to push. Newspapers in Florida have consistently been on the side of reality … Continue reading →

Tomorrow, the Florida House is expected to debate and consider amendments to House Bill 1483. There will not be a final vote that day, though. This bill in its current form is proposing a one line addition to the Florida … Continue reading →

Before I get to the news accounts, here is notice that the House bill should get its second reading on Friday. Keep in mind that second reading means that the bill can be amended and debated, but there is no … Continue reading →

Here is my summary of what happened today in the Senate concerning SB 2692. First of all, there was a last minute strikeall amendment proposed by Senator Storms in an effort to make the senate bill mirror the house bill. … Continue reading →

UPDATE III: SB2692 is up now at 10:52 a.m. UPDATE II: Session has started. Senate president just said that they don’t like strikeall amendments on the floor, but strikealls that are done to conform to the House version are generally … Continue reading →

UPDATE: Senator Storms filed an amendment to her deceptively-named “academic freedom” bill today. She is asking that it be changed to match Rep. Hays’ House version. This turn of events now dictates that we focus all our efforts on exposing … Continue reading →