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Tallahassee, FL — The Florida Democratic Party released the following statement in response to the Florida Senate’s failure the corporate trigger bill (SB862).  Statement from Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant: “Today, in a bipartisan effort the …

BOUSQUET: SCOTT SHOULD TAKE A STAND FOR TEACHERS AND VETO ED BUDGET Open Memo to Rick Scott: Veto Entire Education Budget [Tampa Bay Times Editorial] “Gov. Rick Scott declared victory Monday. But he didn’t win, and neither did …

I am thrilled to announce that Julian Castro, Mayor of San Antonio and star of the 2012 DNC, will be the keynote speaker at our 2013 Jefferson-Jackson Gala in Hollywood, FL. Mayor Castro debuted on the …

GOV. SCOTT’S FAILED SESSION With 1 Week Left, Fate of Scott’s Agenda Uncertain [Gainesville Sun] “With a week left in the legislative session and the outlook still uncertain for Gov. Rick Scott’s top priorities, it was time for …

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Democratic Party today released the following statement in response to the House’s rejection of bipartisan consensus on full Medicaid expansion that would provide health coverage for Florida’s working families.   STATEMENT …

MORE FAILED LEADERSHIP: RICK SCOTT FLYS TO DC AS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FLOUNDER Mr. Scott Goes To Washington – Sort of – on Friday [Miami Herald] “As the Florida Legislature prepares to complete the next-to-the-last week of the session …

PAULA DOCKERY PILLORIES RICK SCOTT FOR FAILURE TO DO THE RIGHT THING (OVER AND OVER AGAIN)  ‘The Right Thing to Do’? Really, Governor? [Florida Voices Editorial] “[…]Recently, a phrase he has used on occasion has become his latest catch …

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Democratic Party today released the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of elections reform.  STATEMENT FROM FL DEMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SCOTT ARCENEAUX:  “Since the beginning of the legislative session, …

PALM BEACH POST: SCOTT’S LEGISLATIVE ‘PRIORITIES ADRIFT’ Scott Keeps Calm, Carries on, Despite Priorities Adrift [Palm Beach Post] “Gov. Rick Scott is being challenged by top lawmakers on his pitch for low-income health insurance and the lone issues …

RUDDERLESS GOVERNOR UNABLE TO LEAD HIS PARTYScott’s Legislative Agenda Coming Up Short [Orlando Sentinel] “It’s a glass-half-empty issue with potential political ramifications. With less than two weeks left in the 2013 legislative session, it’s becoming increasingly clear that …