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July 1, 2016

Jim Hood statement on #HB1523 – not sure he’d appeal all parts of ruling

“The federal court’s ruling was straightforward and clear. On page 9, the court quotes statements made by legislators, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The court found that those statements, along with the inclusion of the term “sincerely held religious beliefs” and the definition thereof in HB 1523, were strong evidence that the law was unconstitutional.…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
July 1, 2016

Rep. Steve Holland (D) staying put after floating resignation

Holland changes mind, won’t retire The colorful Holland, who surprisingly announced his likely retirement Wednesday during a two-day special session called to work on budget issues, reversed course Thursday and announced he would continue to represent District 16. “I have received literally hundreds of pleas from not only my constituents in Lee County but around…