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Today, the Florida House of Representatives passed on a party line vote SB 7030, a bill that would allow the arming of teachers in schools. The House vote happened one day after news outlets reported that …

Today, Florida Democratic leaders released the following statements in support of Interim President Juan Guaidó and in solidarity with Venezuelans taking to the streets to fight for their freedom and democracy: Congressman Darren Soto “We stand …

Today, anti-immigrant bill SB 168, sponsored by Republican Senator and Florida GOP Chair Joe Gruters, was approved in the Florida Senate. This bill forces local law enforcement to act as immigration agents and detain and deport …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement congratulating Representatives Evan Jenne and Bobby DuBose, who will lead the House Democratic Caucus and its campaign arm — House Victory — for 2020-2022, and …

Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced that Lisa Peth will serve as its first Municipal Victory Program Director, overseeing a new push by the FDP to expand the Democratic bench this cycle by building progressive power …

Florida Democratic Party Spokesperson Luisana Pérez released the following statement after Republican state representatives voted to advance HB 527 in the Florida House: “Today is a sad day for Florida. House Republicans today sold out their …

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement congratulating Jane Castor on her historic election as Tampa’s next mayor: “Jane Castor’s historic victory is a clear win for Tampa and cements her status …

This week, the anti-immigrant bill SB 168 sponsored by Republican Senator and Florida GOP Chair Joe Gruters, and the companion bill HB 527, were approved in party line committee votes and are now headed to the …

On April 10, Politico reported officials in the Trump administration are “on the cusp” of approving a plan drawn up by oil and natural gas lobbyists to open up Florida’s beautiful shores to major industrial drilling. …

Last month, the Florida Democratic Party denounced Rick Scott for not signing a bipartisan letter to the Trump administration requesting to grant Temporary Protection Status (TPS) to Venezuelans in the United States, passively siding with Trump …