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ICYMI: Rick Scott Appoints Unqualified Crony Jimmy Patronis to CFO Job Earlier this week, Governor Rick Scott appointed an undistinguished former legislator to the position of CFO. “Florida families are facing rising insurance rates and stagnant wages …

Florida Republicans Put Party Before Florida Jobs Florida Republicans Stay Silent on Trump Administration’s Move to Halt Obama Order that Rewards Entrepreneurs and Creates Jobs   An executive order by the Obama Administration–that rewards entrepreneurs and creates American jobs–was …

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Updated: Florida Democrats Leadership Blue Agenda and RSVP  Former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bill Nelson, DNC Vice Chair Michael Blake and Black Lives Matter activist DeRay McKesson headline Leadership Blue Weekend   The Florida Democratic Party will hold its …

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 …