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What They Are Saying: It’s Time for the Senate to Stand Up to Richard Corcoran’s “Slap in the Face” to Teachers   Will someone finally stand up to Richard Corcoran?   That’s the big question for …

FDP Statement on SB 7026 Passing House   FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement after SB 7026 passed the Senate Monday evening:   “This is not the legislation the Parkland students fought for — …

FL Dems Launch Billboards Highlighting Scott’s Record Opposing Gun Safety Billboards in Orlando, Tallahassee read: 612 DAYS BETWEEN PULSE & PARKLAND. RICK SCOTT DID NOTHING. –The Sun Sentinel   Today the Florida Democratic Party is launching …

FDP Responds to Current Gun Legislation After Saturday Session   “Today, Florida Senate Republicans had multiple opportunities to do the right thing, but instead they showed exactly who they are – and what they represent by ignoring the wishes …

FDP Responds to Democratic Amendment Banning Assault Weapons Failing   “For the fourth time in one week, Republican legislators did the bidding of the NRA and struck down a ban on assault rifles. Victims of gun …

Rick Scott Parties With Donors in Palm Beach, as Gun Legislation Struggles in Senate   The Washington Post reported Saturday that Rick Scott is spending the last weekend of legislative session not in Tallahassee, but in Palm beach …

Democratic Amendment Putting 2-Year Moratorium on AR-15’s Sales Fails On Second Reading   Florida Democratic Party Spokesperson Caroline Rowland released the following statement, regarding the Democratic amendment to put a 2-year Moratorium on AR-15’s Sales failing on …

ICYMI: David Hogg: Tallahassee Lawmakers Care More About Pornography Than Our Lives   During an appearance last night on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, Douglas student David Hogg said that Tallahassee lawmakers were more interested in cracking …

FDP Responds to Amendment on Removing Arming Teachers Provision from Gun Legislation Failing   “The GOP isn’t fooling anyone when they try to make the claim that arming our teachers keeps our students safe. We can’t expect …

FL Dems Launch Billboards Highlighting Scott’s Record Opposing Gun Safety Billboards in Orlando, Tallahassee read: 612 DAYS BETWEEN PULSE & PARKLAND. RICK SCOTT DID NOTHING. –The Sun Sentinel   Today the Florida Democratic Party is launching …