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Scott Makes It Official, Sells Out Florida’s Public Schools  In response to Rick Scott signing the legislature’s disaster of an education bill, HB7069, Florida Democratic Party Communications Director Johanna Cervone issued the following statement:  “There are no …

Florida Dems Highlight Governor Scott’s Self-Serving Special Session   The Florida Democratic Party today held a press conference call featuring Representative Shevrin Jones and Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez to highlight Governor Scott’s self-serving special session. On the call, Representative …

Rick Scott and Donald Trump Will Leave Florida Underwater   MIAMI, FL – Today, when asked about his thoughts on Donald Trump’s exit of the Paris Climate Agreement, Governor Rick Scott–once again–came to Trump’s rescue​ at the expense …

Rick Scott’s Backroom Budget Fails Florida Families   Today, Governor Rick Scott announced a backroom budget deal negotiated with Speaker Richard Corcoran and Senate President Joe Negron.   Scott’s budget fails Florida’s working families and instead funnels taxpayer …

Florida Democrats Condemn Break from Paris Climate Agreement    MIAMI, FL – Today, Donald Trump failed America and the international community by withdrawing  from the Paris Climate Agreement.   America’s international allies, business leaders, and community leaders all urged Donald …

Adam Putnam Continues to Deflect, Refuses to Answer Questions on Climate Change    Donald Trump is expected to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement and as usual, Adam Putnam refuses to take a stand or even make …

​Florida Democratic Party Honors Fallen Veterans on Memorial Day   Today the Florida Democratic Party joins the nation to honor Memorial Day in remembrance of the brave men and women who lost their lives fighting for our Freedom.   …

Scott and Cabinet Endorse Pay to Pollute Policy Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet appointed Noah Valenstein to head the DEP. Investigative reporting indicates serious conflict of interest.  MIAMI, FL – Today, the Miami Herald continued its investigation of Noah …

Updated CBO Score of Trumpcare Signals Failure for Rick Scott  Rick Scott helped craft Trumpcare and now we learn that it’s not just Florida families who think Trumpcare is a disaster.   MIAMI, FL – Governor Rick …

Rick Scott’s Appointment Process: Cronies to the Front of the Line   MIAMI, FL – On Tuesday, the Miami Herald broke another story about Governor Rick Scott appointing a political crony to head a major agency. The governor and his cabinet …