Statements Archive

This week saw the largest increase in coronavirus cases since the crisis began in Florida, currently in Phase 2 of re-opening. Yesterday, Governor DeSantis tried to blame the dramatic rise in coronavirus cases in Florida on …

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Florida’s May unemployment rate rose to 14.5 percent, up from April’s 13.8 percent. In response, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement: “Florida’s unemployment …

On the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement in commemoration of this holiday. This evening, FDP will host a live virtual celebration of Juneteenth on social media channels. …

In response to Ben Carson’s photo op in Tampa and Orlando today, Florida Democratic Party Director of Rapid Response Frances Swanson released the following statement: “Even before the pandemic, many Floridians were struggling to pay rent …

Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced the launch of their new ad: “In the end, we don’t know who they work for” which calls upon Floridians to demand an investigation into who has been implicated in …

Today, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to protect DACA and reverse the Trump Administration’s “arbitrary and capricious” decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. In celebration of their decision, Chair of the Florida …

Republicans legislators are refusing to go back to work and convene a special session to address the serious fiscal problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As yesterday’s Politico article points out, Governor Ron DeSantis and the …

Yesterday, DNC Chair Tom Perez, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo, and U.S. Representative Val Demings held a virtual press conference marking five years since Donald Trump launched his campaign for president with a discussion on …

On a press call today, Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo and Rep. Val Demings slammed Donald Trump’s five years of broken promises and failed record on jobs, health care, …

On Tuesday, following another record breaking day of new COVID-19 cases in Florida, Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services said Governor DeSantis’ policies are no longer working and that he has lost control of the COVID-19 …