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Florida senators will take sexual harassment training

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Florida Senate is mandating that each senator undergo an hour of workplace and sexual harassment training before the start of each legislative session.

Two senators have resigned since october.

Democrat Jeff Clemens stepped down after admitting he had an extramarital affair with a lobbyist.

Republican Jack Latvala resigned after an investigation found that he likely committed acts of sexual misconduct.

The Florida House already requires mandatory training for its members.

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