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On Monday night, Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced a Motion to Vacate the Office of the Speaker, throwing the House Republican Caucus into chaos. Today, that motion passed, removing Speaker Kevin McCarthy from power. In response, …
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Chair Nikki Fried slams Matt Gaetz for extremist political stunt that almost cost Floridians their paychecks Today, House Democrats worked across the aisle for a bipartisan solution to avert an extreme Republican shutdown, which was then …
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After public records requests by the Florida Freedom to Read Project uncovered a blanket ban on books featuring LGBTQ+ characters and themes in Charlotte County Schools, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: “This is exactly …
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Yesterday, Former President Donald Trump made a campaign stop at Palmetto State Armory, where the neo-Nazi who shot three Black people in Jacksonville last month purchased his weapon. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has released the following statement: …
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Today, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan will travel to meet with President Joe Biden to discuss gun violence, following last month’s mass shooting at a dollar store. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following …
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In the wake of multiple reports about physical assault and sexual harassment at a women’s shelter by Republican State Senator Tom Wright, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: “The reports coming out of …
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Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced its endorsement of Johnny Farias for State Representative in Florida House District 118. Johnny Farias is a Navy veteran, electrician, and former Miami-Dade Community Council member who immigrated from Ecuador …
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Today, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book filed SB 34, which would cement Governor DeSantis’s alleged intent to protect women from prosecution over abortion into law. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement. “The abortion bill …
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In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated annually from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15., the Florida Democratic Party shared the following statement: To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, the Florida Democratic Party is hosting a …
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Today, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced the arrest of Miami City Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla, a former Republican Majority Leader in the Florida Senate, on charges including money laundering, bribery, and criminal conspiracy. In …
