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FDP Repsonds to Passing of SB 7026   FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement after SB 7026 passed the House on Wednesday:   “This legislation does not go far enough to protect the people of …

Putnam Blames GOP Legislature’s “Complacency,” Rick Scott’s DCF, and Video Games for Parkland Massacre   In an implicit attack on House Speaker Richard Corcoran, Adam Putnam on Sunday criticized the Republican-controlled Legislature for not doing enough …

ICYMI: Rick Scott failed to act for 612 days between Pulse and Parkland   New billboards in Tallahassee and Orlando are making sure Floridians know about Rick Scott’s long record opposing commonsense gun safety reforms, his …

FDP Responds to Amendment to Remove Guardian Program Failing    FDP Executive Director Juan Penalosa released the following statement after the Amendment removing the Guardian program failed to pass the House Tuesday:   “The GOP isn’t …

Richard Corcoran Resuscitates Adam Putnam’s Plan to Give Guns to Possible Criminals   Republicans are once again backing a bill that could make it easier for possible criminals to get guns.    Weeks ago, Agriculture Commissioner …

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 …

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 — …

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 …