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What They’re Saying: Self-Serving Scott Enters Race to Barrage of Criticism   Local and state leaders including educators, state workers, mayors, state lawmakers, a Pulse survivor and political observers have not forgotten how Rick Scott’s self-serving …

ICYMI: The Capitolist: National EPA Chief Controversy Could Impact DeSantis in Florida Governor’s Race   Ron DeSantis has a Pruitt problem — and so does Adam Putnam. As Brian Burgess writes, the similarities between DeSantis and Pruitt’s …

On Equal Pay Day, A New Study Highlights Wage Disparity for Women in Florida    According to a new study, employment and wages have gotten worse under Rick Scott and the Republican-led legislature over the last decade, and now …

Florida Democratic Party Demanding Scott Reveal What He’s Hiding in His Secret Financial Account   The Florida Democratic Party announced Monday, the launch of a digital clock that will track how long it has been since Rick Scott refused to disclose his assets.  …

FDP Statement on Rick Scott Announcement   In response to Rick Scott’s announcement today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement:    “For eight years, Rick Scott has put himself and his political …

Statement from Congressman Ted Deutch on Rick Scott Announcement   In response to Rick Scott’s announcement today, Congressman Ted Deutch released the following statement:   “It was 612 days between Pulse and Parkland and Rick Scott …

Scott brings abysmal environmental record to Senate race in Florida   Washington – Ahead of an announcement by Gov. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) that he will challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) in the 2018 election, …

Giffords Responds to Longtime Gun Lobby Champion Rick Scott’s Run for Senate in Florida   Washington, DC – Giffords, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Captain Mark Kelly, responded to longtime gun …

Rick Scott is an Enemy of Seniors and Working Families   (Washington, DC) —  Below is a statement from Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, President of Social Security Works PAC, in response to Governor Rick Scott entering the Florida Senate race:    “Rick …

Statement from St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman on Rick Scott Announcement   In response to Rick Scott’s announcement today, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman released the following statement:   “From draining Florida’s public school funding – …