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Marco Rubio said yesterday that the federal government should turn over all poverty programs to the states. Just a few hours later, Rick Scott said that a new push to increase the minimum wage makes him …

Tallahassee, FL – In today’s Tallahassee Democrat, Congressman Steve Southerland says he’s “reaching across party lines” – a incredulous claim that’s not just a stretch – it’s downright false. In fact, Congressman Southerland sent out yet another hyper-partisan …

Rick Scott says that his Chief of Staff, Adam Hollingsworth, is “doing a great job” and will “continue to do a great job” in the wake of two seperate academic fraud scandals. (Read more here) Sound …

Tallahassee, FL – With just four days until the dysfunctional Republican Congress plans to recess until the New Year – and with critical issues like a looming budget deadline still unresolved – Congressman Southerland isn’t on the job and is …

Tallahassee, FL — Today, in response to the news that former South African President Nelson Mandela has died, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant made the following statement: “Today, South Africa has lost a remarkable leader and …

Friends, For 25 years, millions all over the world have joined together to unite in the fight against HIV on World AIDS Day. These days the fight has receded from the headlines, but the epidemic continues …

Tallahassee, FL — And then there were two. Less than a week after Rick Scott floated a four-person shortlist for lieutenant governor, half of those named have publicly told the governor they don’t want the job.  Yesterday, …

Harsh Restrictions on Absentee Ballots Meet Immediate and Bipartisan Condemnation from Supervisors of Elections Tallahassee, FL — In yet another move designed to suppress voting, the Scott administration yesterday placed new restrictions on how voters can return …

Tallahassee, FL – Today the Florida Democratic Party released the following statement in reaction to Congressman Trey Radel’s guilty plea for cocaine possession:  “Congressman Trey Radel’s conduct is an embarrassment to his district and to the state of …

From Florida Democratic Party Spokesman Max Steele: “Kathleen Peters and David Jolly are now locked in a damaging sprint to embrace the most reckless fringe of their own party – dividing Florida Republicans while repulsing Pinellas residents. …