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AFTER MYRIAD OF ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FAILURES RICK SCOTT WANTS TO DOUBLE DOWN Taxpayers Deserve Straight Numbers on Incentives [Tampa Tribune] “Florida taxpayers would never know it from an official report, but the state corporate subsidies intended to lure …

Tallahassee, FL — The Florida Democratic Party released the following statement about Gwen Graham’s announcement she has filed to run for Congress in Florida’s second congressional district. Statement from Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant: “Gwen …

GWEN GRAHAM, DAUGHTER OF FORMER GOVERNOR AND SENATOR BOB GRAHAM, DECLARES CANDIDACY FOR CONGRESS Former Governor’s Daughter Files for Office [News Herald] “Gwen Graham, daughter of former Democratic Gov. Bob Graham, has filed to challenge Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Panama City, …

GOP REFUSING TO UNDO DAMAGE THEY BROUGHT TO ELECTIONS SYSTEM Mark Ferrulo: Real Election Reform Isn’t What Florida is Getting [Sun Sentinel Op-Ed] “Florida’s elections must be free, fair and accessible. But the 2012 election in Florida, where long …

SEN. NELSON FIGHTING GOP SEQUESTER  Senator Bill Nelson Wants to Cut Government Waste in Order to Keep Airport Towers in Florida Open [ABC Action News] “The senator who once flew in space is now focusing on the people …

WITH SENTENCE OF 1.5 YEARS FOR THEFT, THE GREER SAGA IS OVER…FOR NOW? Ex-Florida GOP Chair Gets 1.5 Years For Stealing [AP] “The former chairman of the Republican Party of Florida has been sentenced to one-and-a-half years for …

FORMER RPOF CHAIR GETS SENTENCED TODAY, FACES UP TO 35 YEARS BEHIND BARS Former Fla. GOP Leader Faces Sentencing [AP] “The former chair of the Republican Party of Florida is facing sentencing, completing the fall of a man …

SUN SENTINEL: GOP ELECTIONS REFORMS ‘FALL WOEFULLY SHORT’ Sun Sentinel Op-Ed: We Need Meaningful Election Reform, Not Window Dressing [Sun Sentinel] “When the Florida Legislature began its new session this month, many lawmakers descended upon the Capitol with election …

Dems Demand 14 Days of Early Voting to Fully Reform the Elections System Republicans Broke  Tallahassee, FL – After last week’s release of a new web ad detailing Governor Scott’s “lip service” on elections reform, the Florida Democratic Party …