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Rick Scott’s Fuzzy Math Can’t Hide the Truth: Florida Continues to Lag Behind the Nation in Education Funding   Rick Scott continues touting his education budget, calling it a “record” for education spending. According to Scott, his …

ICYMI: Rick Scott Sells Out Sick Kids   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT   Politico: Fla. Democrats slam Scott for not signing governors’ letter urging CHIP funding approval By Alexandra Glorioso December 12, 2017   Key Points:  …

Florida Democratic Party Statement on Doug Jones’ Victory   “Tonight, the people of Alabama made history and they sent a clear message to the Republican party. Unlike Republican leadership, they will not stand by a man accused …

Florida Democrats Continue Grassroots Momentum, Elect Terrie Rizzo as Florida Democratic Party Chair The party has the momentum and grassroots support that it takes to win in 2018   Today, the members of the Florida Democratic …

Florida Democratic Party Calls on Jack Latvala to Resign    In response to the numerous allegations of sexual harassement against Jack Latvala and the mishandling of the complaint filed against him, Florida Democratic Party spokeswoman Johanna …

Florida Democratic Party Interim Chair Judy Mount announces she will not seek the position of Chair permanently After careful consideration and wide consultation, Chair Mount said she will back the Chair elected. “I have always supported …

The Florida Democratic Party issues the following statement on announcement of Governor Scott’s new budget:   Governor Scott’s budgets have always reflected the same self-serving politics that have defined his career: slashing investment in our public schools, zeroing out funding for …

2018 Looks Blue: Florida Democrats Re-elect Mayor Rick Kriseman Florida Democrats scored another big win tonight with Mayor Rick Kriseman’s re-election.   St. Petersburg, FL – Florida Democrats are more fired up than ever.    A little more than …

Florida Democratic Party Statement on Sutherland Springs Shooting   In response to the shooting in San Antonio, Florida Democratic Party Chair Stephen Bittel issued the following statement:   “Now IS the time to talk about gun control. Once again, innocent lives …

ICYMI: Tampa Bay Times, Alex Leary, November 2, 2017   Gov. Scott would be a big winner under GOP tax plan AMT and estate tax changes would benefit wealthy governor.   Key Points: “Vice President Mike Pence …