August 27th, 2024-Representative Cross stands against proposal to develop Florida State Parks
“It’s just contrary to what our parks are about,” said Democratic state Rep. Lindsey Cross prior to a rally outside Honeymoon Island State Park along the central Gulf coast, where the plan envisions pickleball courts to be constructed near its unspoiled sugar-sand beaches. “It’s a place to slow down, to reconnect with nature.”
June 21st, 2024-Representative Cross joins Floridians in opposing Florida’s extreme 6 week abortion ban
“Florida lawmakers such as Rep. Kathy Castor and State Rep. Lindsay Cross, along with reproductive rights advocates, gathered in the park to address what the group calls an “escalating threat from Republican lawmakers and their extremist allies.”
January 19th, 2024 - Representative Cross files memorial to support beach renourishment
“The reason I filed House Memorial 1411 right at the beginning of session is because we have an opportunity to send a message to congress to tell the Army Corp of Engineers to go back to the way they used to do things,” said State Rep. Lindsay Cross. “Where they were more cooperative… worked more closely with the local partner.”
January 4th, 2024 - Representative Cross pens bipartisan op-ed about the importance of reducing pollution
“Tampa Bay is a paradise. From our beaches and boating to our biodiversity, the strength of the region is anchored in our water and natural resources. As elected leaders, it is our duty to protect those gifts. We know that clean water is the backbone of our economy and quality of life — 20% of the jobs in our area rely on a clean and healthy Tampa Bay.”
November 17th, 2023 - Representative Cross files bipartisan bill to lower drug costs
“I’m incredibly proud to be sponsoring this patient-focused legislation because Floridians deserve financial relief for costly prescriptions. Patients with chronic or life-threatening illnesses often rely on innovative medicines to prolong and improve their quality of life. It is disingenuous for insurance companies and PBMs to profit from copay assistance without passing on the benefits to patients. This bill will help patients get the life-saving care they need at a cost that they can afford.”
