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Putnam Blames GOP Legislature’s “Complacency,” Rick Scott’s DCF, and Video Games for Parkland Massacre   In an implicit attack on House Speaker Richard Corcoran, Adam Putnam on Sunday criticized the Republican-controlled Legislature for not doing enough …

ICYMI: Rick Scott failed to act for 612 days between Pulse and Parkland   New billboards in Tallahassee and Orlando are making sure Floridians know about Rick Scott’s long record opposing commonsense gun safety reforms, his …

FDP Responds to Amendment to Remove Guardian Program Failing    FDP Executive Director Juan Penalosa released the following statement after the Amendment removing the Guardian program failed to pass the House Tuesday:   “The GOP isn’t …

Richard Corcoran Resuscitates Adam Putnam’s Plan to Give Guns to Possible Criminals   Republicans are once again backing a bill that could make it easier for possible criminals to get guns.    Weeks ago, Agriculture Commissioner …

What They Are Saying: It’s Time for the Senate to Stand Up to Richard Corcoran’s “Slap in the Face” to Teachers   Will someone finally stand up to Richard Corcoran?   That’s the big question for …

FDP Statement on SB 7026 Passing House   FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement after SB 7026 passed the Senate Monday evening:   “This is not the legislation the Parkland students fought for — …

FL Dems Launch Billboards Highlighting Scott’s Record Opposing Gun Safety Billboards in Orlando, Tallahassee read: 612 DAYS BETWEEN PULSE & PARKLAND. RICK SCOTT DID NOTHING. –The Sun Sentinel   Today the Florida Democratic Party is launching …

Rick Scott Parties With Donors in Palm Beach, as Gun Legislation Struggles in Senate   The Washington Post reported Saturday that Rick Scott is spending the last weekend of legislative session not in Tallahassee, but in Palm beach …

Democratic Amendment Putting 2-Year Moratorium on AR-15’s Sales Fails On Second Reading   Florida Democratic Party Spokesperson Caroline Rowland released the following statement, regarding the Democratic amendment to put a 2-year Moratorium on AR-15’s Sales failing on …

ICYMI: David Hogg: Tallahassee Lawmakers Care More About Pornography Than Our Lives   During an appearance last night on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, Douglas student David Hogg said that Tallahassee lawmakers were more interested in cracking …