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SUPREME COURT TO TAKE UP VOTING RIGHTS WITH FLORIDA IN MIND Keep Sharp Watch On Voting Rights [Tampa Bay Times Editorial] “The last election cycle demonstrated that if given a chance, lawmakers will manipulate rules for voting and …

FL DEMS TAP FOUR NEW VICE CHAIRS FROM ACROSS THE STATE Chairwoman Allison Tant: “I am thrilled to announce the new members of our leadership team who I am confident will position the party to take …

TOP OF THE AGENDA: REPUBLICANS FAILURE TO ACT ON SEQUESTER WILL HURT FLORIDA FAMILIES How Would the Sequester Impact Florida? [Bay News 9] “The state stands to lose more than $54 million in funding for primary …

ONE THING DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS CAN AGREE ON: NOBODY LIKES RICK SCOTT  Rick Scott’s New Ideology? ‘Getting Re-Elected,’ Some Say [Tampa Bay Times] “The controversial former health care executive launched his political career on fighting the Affordable Care …

Florida Seniors and Veterans Condemn Congressmen Southerland, Webster and Young For Putting Millionaires and Corporations Before Middle Class and Military Families Seniors and Veterans Detailed How Cuts from ‘Sequester’ Will Hurt Florida’s Economy Because Republicans Are Protecting …

FL Dems Statement: RICK SCOTT’S STUNNING ABOUT-FACE ON MEDICAID Gov. Rick Scott Embraces Medicaid Expansion In Florida [Politico] “Democrats and advocates of the health law were jubilant — but annoyed that it took so long. ‘Three years of staunch …

Tallahassee – Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant congratulated incoming House Democratic Leader Rep. Darryl Rouson who was elected today to lead Democrats for 2014-2016. Statement from Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant:  “Tonight, Democrats elected …

Three years and tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars later — after opposing and stalling health care reform at every turn — Rick Scott today announced his latest stunning about-face: he will accept the expansion of …

RICK SCOTT: GOODBYE TEA PARTY, HELLO SOCIALISM? For a Governor who campaigned on less government and more freedom, Scott’s plan to raise tuition rates on certain degrees directly thwarts the free market and puts the state …