Author Archives: Brandon Haught

About Brandon Haught

Communications Director for Florida Citizens for Science.

Who will determine what is noninflammatory, objective, and balanced?

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Brandon Haught

The bad Instructional Materials for K-12 Public Education bills are both seeing action this week. In the Florida House: On Monday at 12:30 the House version (HB 989) will be considered by the PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee. However, the bill might change. … Continue reading →

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Religious Liberties bills nearing finish line

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Brandon Haught

The Florida Senate approved the bad Religious Liberties bill (SB 436) on a vote of 23-13. The version in the House (HB 303) passed through both of its committee stops on unanimous yes votes and will now go to the … Continue reading →

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“Nowhere in the material is a balanced discussion of the biblical explanation.”

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Brandon Haught

The instructional materials bill in the Senate has now been scheduled for a hearing in the education committee March 27th. Last year the bills didn’t make it on to any committee calendars. So this is an unfortunate step forward for … Continue reading →

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Religious Liberties bill on Senate floor Tuesday

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Brandon Haught

Here’s a few quick updates on the Religious Expression in Public Schools bills that we’re opposed to. First, the Senate version has been approved by all of its assigned committees and is now scheduled to be debated on the Senate floor … Continue reading →

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More press about bills

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Brandon Haught

There are more news stories today about both the Religious Liberties bills and the Instructional Materials bills that we here at Florida Citizens for Science are opposed to and tracking. Naples Daily News: Senate committee pushes ‘religious expression’ bill forward Brandon … Continue reading →

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Lots and lots of bill updates today

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Brandon Haught

There’s quite a bit to talk about today. I’ll start with the Religious Liberties bills that we oppose on the grounds they can negatively impact science education. One passed the Senate judiciary committee this afternoon on a narrow, party line … Continue reading →

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Spring break in Tallahassee

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Brandon Haught

I’m in Tallahassee today. It’s spring break for me but rather than head to a beach I decided to visit our state capitol to speak to the judiciary senate committee about Senate Bill 436. That’s the Religious Expression in Public … Continue reading →

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Let’s not forget about the Instructional Materials bills

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Brandon Haught

We’ve been giving a lot of attention to the Religious Expression in Public Schools bills because they’re seeing quite a bit action in the Florida legislature. But let’s not forget that we’re also monitoring Instructional Materials bills filed in both chambers … Continue reading →

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