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Today, Governor DeSantis signed into law a package of bills passed by the Florida Legislature during a three-day special session that concluded yesterday. These new laws will, among other things, weaken the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination …
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Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Marcus L. Dixon released the following statement on Marco Rubio’s decision to single-handedly delay confirmation of ambassadors to China and Spain: “This is yet another example of Marco Rubio putting his …
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The Florida Democratic Party is proud to announce the members of its recently created Safety & Justice Task Force. These leaders will be working across the state over the next several months, gathering ideas from local …
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Today, the state officially certified the Nov.2 Congressional District 20 Special Primary Election naming Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick the winner of the Democratic primary. The special primary was set in motion with the passing of Rep. Alcee Hastings, …
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Nationwide, peaceful demonstrations against the Cuban regime, which had been scheduled for yesterday, mostly failed to materialize due to weeks of pre-emptive repression and brutality against dissidents and potential protesters by the island’s communist regime. On …
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In October, Gov. Ron DeSantis demanded the Florida Legislature hold a special session to prevent the government and businesses from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees. Today, the Florida Legislature is convening in Tallahassee to boost …
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As President Biden signs the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following statement: “This infrastructure bill is a big deal for Florida. After four years …
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Days ahead of planned nationwide protests in Cuba scheduled for Monday, November 15, reports from inside the island make clear that the country’s dictatorial regime has stepped up its efforts to repress dissent and intimidate individuals …
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Today, Nov.11, 2021, the United States marks Veteran’s Day, a federal holiday created in 1954 to honor those who served our nation. There are over 1.5 million veterans in Florida, whose service the state honors and …
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In recognition of former Governor and Senator Bob Graham’s birthday, and his decades of outstanding service to our state, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz issued the following statement: “Bob Graham’s legacy of service to Florida …
