Newsroom

SEN. NELSON: END DISCRIMINATION, MARRIAGE EQUALITY FOR ALL Bill Nelson: Ban on Gay Marriage is Wrong [Tampa Bay Times Op-Ed] “It is generally accepted in American law and U.S. society today ‘that all Men are created equal, that …

Tallahassee, FL — The Florida Democratic Party released the following statement in response to the FL House’s passage of Rep. Trujillo’s corporate trigger bill (HB867).  Statement from Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Scott Arceneaux: “This afternoon the …

FL DEMS TAP VETERAN OPERATIVE CHRISTIAN ULVERT AS POLITICAL DIRECTOR Dept. of Smart Hires: FL Dems Make Christian Ulvert Political Director [Miami Herald] “Christian Ulvert, a well-connected political operative, is taking over a newly created spot at the …

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Democratic Party today announced Christian Ulvert has been tapped to lead the Party’s political operations. Ulvert, a veteran of Florida politics, brings a unique blend of both state legislative and campaign experience …

AFTER MYRIAD OF ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FAILURES RICK SCOTT WANTS TO DOUBLE DOWN Taxpayers Deserve Straight Numbers on Incentives [Tampa Tribune] “Florida taxpayers would never know it from an official report, but the state corporate subsidies intended to lure …

Tallahassee, FL — The Florida Democratic Party released the following statement about Gwen Graham’s announcement she has filed to run for Congress in Florida’s second congressional district. Statement from Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant: “Gwen …

GWEN GRAHAM, DAUGHTER OF FORMER GOVERNOR AND SENATOR BOB GRAHAM, DECLARES CANDIDACY FOR CONGRESS Former Governor’s Daughter Files for Office [News Herald] “Gwen Graham, daughter of former Democratic Gov. Bob Graham, has filed to challenge Rep. Steve Southerland, R-Panama City, …

GOP REFUSING TO UNDO DAMAGE THEY BROUGHT TO ELECTIONS SYSTEM Mark Ferrulo: Real Election Reform Isn’t What Florida is Getting [Sun Sentinel Op-Ed] “Florida’s elections must be free, fair and accessible. But the 2012 election in Florida, where long …

SEN. NELSON FIGHTING GOP SEQUESTER  Senator Bill Nelson Wants to Cut Government Waste in Order to Keep Airport Towers in Florida Open [ABC Action News] “The senator who once flew in space is now focusing on the people …