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Staff ReportsJune 15, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott signed a sweeping education bill (HB 7069) that, among other things, sends more public money to privately-run charter schools. The legislation, a top priority for House Speaker Richard Corcoran, also requires recess in elementary schools, makes changes to the state’s standardized testing system, and includes millions of dollars for teacher bonuses. The […]

Scott PowersJune 14, 2017

Democratic Florida gubernatorial candidate Chris King is crossing a line – a state line – to help out a fellow Democrat in the hottest race in the country. The King campaign announced Wednesday he is cosponsoring a phone bank in Miami on Thursday to raise money and support for Jon Ossoff, who is running for […]

Mitch PerryJune 14, 2017

Although some Florida congressional Democrats have said it’s too soon to determine who they’re backing for governor, Alcee Hastings has seen enough to believe Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is the best person for the job. “We live in historically troubling times, and last year’s election result proved that the stakes are high. I feel it necessary to make my […]

Scott PowersJune 13, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham is releasing a three-part policy statement on dealing with climate change and Florida’s environment, starting with Florida pursuing compliance with the Paris Accords, something her two Democratic rivals have also endorsed. The policy statement also calls for Florida, if Graham is elected governor in 2018, to ban fracking and oppose any […]

Mitch PerryJune 13, 2017

Whether Debbie Wasserman Schultz is actually scheduled to speak this weekend at the Florida Democratic Party Leadership Blue Gala this weekend is in question, but the possibility of that happening has brought out the wrath of the man she defeated in her congressional primary last year, Tim Canova. “The party needs to move forward. She is perhaps […]

Mitch PerryJune 12, 2017

Democracy for America, the progressive advocacy group founded in 2004 by former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, is endorsing Andrew Gillum for Florida Governor in 2018. “As the Mayor of Tallahassee, Andrew Gillum has stood up to the NRA and made it clear that he will protect immigrants against the Trump administration,” says Democracy for America Chair Jim […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 9, 2017

One doesn’t have to go back much farther than a few days to find the latest historical example of mass shootings in Florida: an Orlando workplace shooting that took multiple casualties. It wasn’t the first mass shooting in Florida. It likely won’t be the last. As Orlando and the state of Florida deal with that […]

Staff ReportsJune 6, 2017

Sen. Perry Thurston has thrown his support behind Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum in the race to replace Gov. Rick Scott. Thurston, the chairman of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, announced Tuesday he was endorsing Gillum in his 2018 gubernatorial bid. In a statement, Thurston said Gillum has led the way on “healthcare, education and climate […]

Staff ReportsJune 6, 2017

Gwen Graham has topped the $2 million mark after just one month on the campaign trail. Graham’s campaign announced Tuesday that she has already raised more than $2.25 million, surpassing the $2 million raised by Democratic rival Chris King. According to Graham’s campaign, the former U.S. representative raised $1.5 million in May — $430,000 to […]

Scott PowersJune 1, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham marked the start of “Pride Month” Thursday by declaring her reaffirmation of support for gay rights and statewide protections. Graham expressly announced she would push hard for the “Florida Competitive Workforce Act,” which would extend nondiscrimination practices to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer Floridians. The bill has been introduced […]

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Capitol Reax: Rick Scott signs HB 7069

Chris King campaigning for Jon Ossoff for Georgia race

Alcee Hastings endorses Andrew Gillum for governor

Gwen Graham releases climate change, environmental policy statement

Tim Canova blasts FDP for Debbie Wasserman Schultz kicking off Leadership Blue gala this weekend — but it’s unknown if she’ll actually speak

Democracy for America endorses Andrew Gillum for governor

On eve of Pulse massacre anniversary, Gwen Graham pushes gun safety plan

Perry Thurston backs Andrew Gillum for Governor

Gwen Graham hits $2.25M mark after first month on campaign trail

Gwen Graham declares support for Competitive Workplace Act

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