Florida Senate, Geraldine Thompson

Florida lawmakers honor the ‘trailblazing legacy’ of late state Sen. Geraldine Thompson
In a state so often divided along partisan lines, Democrats and Republicans alike were moved to tears as they gathered in the Florida capitol Thursday to honor the life and legacy of Democratic state Sen.
Flags lowered to honor late Florida lawmaker
Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered the flags to be at half-staff for the Democratic senator who served for nearly two decades in the Florida Legislature. She was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006 then served in the Florida Senate from 2012 to 2016 before returning back to the House for four years.
Florida Senate to hold celebration of life for Sen. Geraldine Thompson
Ukrainians have marked International Women's Day using flowers to show solidarity with women during war. It came as the country continued to sustain heavy aerial attacks from Russia. The Florida state Senate will hold a celebration of life to honor state Sen. Geraldine Thompson.
Florida lawmakers honor the 'trailblazing legacy' of late state Sen. Geraldine Thompson
Geraldine Thompson, a longtime legislator, civil rights legend and educator who died on Feb. 13 at the age of 76, following complications from knee-replacement surgery. Thompson’s husband and ...
Inside Florida Politics: Trump legacy remains on the mind of Florida lawmakers
Lawmakers have bills on deck to ratify the Gulf of America name change to shielding Trump's future presidential library from local regulations.
Inside Florida Politics: Legislature making moves with Trump in mind
And if 60 percent approval wasn't enough, Florida lawmakers are now trying to make it harder for citizen-led amendments to pass in the Sunshine State.
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Geraldine Thompson remembered for her ‘perfect blend of grace and strength’
Sen. Geraldine Thompson was remembered by her colleagues Thursday as an advocate for equality, justice, Black history, and, ...
State Senate hosts Celebration of Life for Senator Geraldine Thompson
On Thursday, the State Senate held a Celebration of Life honoring trailblazing Senator Geraldine Thompson. Her family was ...
Flags flying at half-staff today in some Florida locations. Here's why
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff today in Tallahassee and Orange County in honor of Sen.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis orders flags at half-staff this week. Here’s why
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff later this week in the wake of a state lawmaker’s death, ...
Minnesota flags ordered at half-staff starting Saturday
Flags in Minnesota are ordered to be at half-staff starting Saturday to honor a fallen fire chief. Gov. Tim Walz made the ...