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Yesterday, the Florida Commission on Human Relations affirmed that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in situations of employment, housing, and public accommodations is illegal in Florida. This means that the Commission …
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On Wednesday January 27th the House Criminal Justice and Safety Subcommittee voted to advance HB 1, which is an anti civil-rights bill devised by Governor DeSantis and Republican Legislators to criminalize peaceful protest, out of committee. …
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Yesterday, Republican legislator Rep. Jeff Brandes filed a bill that would prevent certain populations from receiving the 15$ minimum wage, such as workers under the age 21, those convicted of felonies, state prisoners, and “other hard-to-hire …
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In response to news that Senate Republicans are blocking a swift confirmation vote on DHS Secretary-designate Alejandro Mayorkas, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz and Juan-Carlos Planas, a Cuban-American lawyer and former Republican Florida legislator released …
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Dixon comes to FDP with a proven track record of success overseeing political, legislative, and electoral campaigns benefitting the working families of Florida. Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced that veteran political operative and labor leader, …
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In light of the insurrection at our nation’s Capitol on Wednesday, January 6th and the subsequent vote in the House and the Senate to certify the election results, Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, Terrie Rizzo released the …
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On Saturday, January 9th 2021 the Florida Democratic Party State Executive Committee elected new officers as well as new DNC Members. The new statewide officers are: Chair: Mayor Manny Diaz (M)Vice Chair: Judy Mount (F)Secretary: Casmore …
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This week, after a violent insurrection at the US Capitol that was incited by the president and his followers, Rick Scott made the disgraceful decision to vote against certifying Pennsylvania’s election results. In response, the Tampa …
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The Florida Democratic Party has a question for Senator Rick Scott, Senator Marco Rubio, Representative Michael Waltz, Representative Neal Dunn, Representative Daniel Webster, Representative Gus Bilirakis, Representative Vern Buchanan, Representative Greg Steube, Representative Mario Diaz Balart, …
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“Governor Ron DeSantis has once again failed to rise to the occasion” Today during a press conference Governor DeSantis gave us more of the same. Instead of taking responsibility for the failed vaccine rollout and his …
