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Yesterday, the Governor of Florida openly lied to the people he is supposed to serve. Rick Scott told reporters FDLE Commissioner Gerald Bailey voluntarily resigned. That was a lie. Bailey was fired. He was forced out by …

You know your administration has a problem when following the law is announced as a bold new policy initiative. Unfortunately, Rick Scott can’t seem to find all of the public records from his first term that …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant made the following statement on the end of Florida’s ban on marriage equality: “I want to extend my congratulations to Florida’s gay and lesbian couples who are finally able …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant made the following statement on Rick Scott’s inauguration as governor: “As Rick Scott starts his second term, Floridians are wondering if this governor will do right by them — …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant released the following statement regarding Jeb Bush’s comments on marriage equality: “Jeb Bush remains as out of touch as ever with Floridians and voters nationwide on the civil rights …

Scott just announced that he has met his 2010 campaign promise of creating 700,000 jobs. But as you know, his goal was to create 1,700,000 jobs.  In 2010, Scott’s entire campaign was a promise to create 700,000 …

Jeb Bush took yesterday’s announcement on Cuba as an opportunity to condemn President Obama. But he didn’t have any problem accepting millions from Barclays, which was fined nearly $300 million for violating America’s sanctions against Cuba. But …

Florida Republicans and their allies are allowing Big Utilities to fleece ratepayers and devastate the environment. The Republican Public Service Commission is, as always, putting the public interest behind the demands of the special interests. Hard …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant released the following statement on Rep. Reggie Fullwood’s victory in the House District 13 primary in Jacksonville: “I want to congratulate Representative Fullwood on his victory in today’s Primary. …