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Kentucky's so-called 'riot' bill would make it a crime to insult, taunt a police officer Updated: 1:12 PM EST Mar 5, 2021 Mark Vanderhoff Share Updated: 1:12 PM EST Mar 5, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript ON THE DEBATE. MARK: THE BILL’S SPONSOR SAYS HE HAS MADE SOME SIGNIFICANT CHANGES, BUT CRITICS STILL SEE THIS AS A DIRECT ATTACK ON LOUISVILLE’S PROTESTORS SEEKING RACIAL JUSTICE. >> IS NOT ABOUT LAWFUL PROTEST IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, FORM, OR FASHION. MARK: AMONG MANY THINGS, SENATE BILL 211 EXPANDS WHEN POLICE CAN USE "DEFENSIVE FORCE." AND IT REQUI...

'Faith in Florida' aims to educate community on Gov. DeSantis' protest bill The Florida legislature is set to vote on bill HB-1 this session Organization against protest bill HB1 educates community and last updated 2021-02-12 11:04:20-05 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — A bill aimed at stopping violent protests is going before Florida's legislature in the upcoming 2021 lawmaking session. The Leon-Gadsden branch of Faith in Florida is breaking down Florida bill HB-1. "Here in Leon County, we have had a lot of peaceful protests," said Karen Miller, a congressional organizer with Faith in Florida...

Florida House committee passes Gov. DeSantis' protest bill despite opposition Florida House moves protest bill forward The Florida Bill aimed at cracking down on violent protests moves forward in the Florida House with an 11 to 6 vote in the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee Wednesday. and last updated 2021-01-28 17:55:22-05 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Florida Bill aimed at cracking down on violent protests moves forward in the Florida House with an 11 to 6 vote in the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee Wednesday. About 70 speakers showed up at the Florida C...

Florida House committee passes Gov. DeSantis' protest bill in first legislative stop Posted at 6:28 PM, Jan 27, 2021 and last updated 2021-01-27 18:30:40-05 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Late Wednesday afternoon, Governor DeSantis' protest bill, HB 1, was passed by the House Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee, marking its first stop in the legislative process. The bill passed 11 to 6, along party lines. There has been some fiery opposition in the House from activists calling it racist, designed, they allege, to target the BLM movement. “In politics no matter what you do you...

Leon County Republicans shift focus from election to protest bill Months-long "Stop the Steal" protests at Tallahassee's Old Capitol Building may now be coming to end. and last updated 2021-01-07 18:48:53-05 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Months-long "Stop the Steal" protests at Tallahassee's Old Capitol Building may now be coming to end. People have been gathering for "Stop the Steal" rallies for months following the election results. Leon County Republican Chair Evan Power said with votes certified for Joe Biden as president-elect, it's time for the conversation and movement to move on. "...