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FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement after President Trump’s visit to South Florida: “Trump came to Miami to hold a campaign rally, not to offer real solutions for Venezuelans suffering persecution from the Maduro …

During a press call today, US Representatives Donna Shalala, Ted Deutch, Darren Soto and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell released the following statements urging the Trump administration to stop the deportations of Venezuelans, and grant those seeking asylum from …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement on Ron DeSantis’s education announcement this morning: “Governor Ron DeSantis’s proposal is just another Republican plan aimed at starving public schools of funding and funneling …

Today, State Senator Janet Cruz released the following statement on Governor Ron DeSantis’s plan to use FEFP general revenue funding to create a new voucher program: “Ron DeSantis’s education proposal is nothing more than an unconstitutional …

Trump’s deportation machine is still working full mode, punishing people looking for asylum in the United States. Democrats continue to push for protections for immigrants and Venezuelans fleeing repression While Donald Trump is trying to court …

Today, FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement on Jose Oliva’s refusal to seat Rep-elect Dan Daley before legislative session: “Jose Oliva’s effort to deny the people of HD 97 a voice in Tallahassee is …

Raschein’s Faux Fracking Ban Is a Giveaway to the Fossil Fuel Industry. After Today’s Committee Meeting, Raschein Can No Longer Claim She’s A Champion for the Environment. During a disastrous House Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations …

FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo responds to SPB 7030, which would arm teachers, passing its first committee vote: “Last year, Floridians made it clear that they overwhelming oppose the arming of teachers. It is beyond comprehension that …

DeSantis Ran as a Champion of The Environment, but Goes Dark on Everglades Drilling — Even as Democrats and Environmentalists Speak Out Is Ron DeSantis still a sham environmentalist? Yes. Last year, DeSantis ran as a …