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Ryan NicolJune 18, 2018

State Rep. Jared Moskowitz is throwing his support behind David Richardson in the packed Democratic primary for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. Richardson is one of five Democrats running for the nomination along with Matt Haggman, Michael Hepburn, Kristen Rosen Gonzalez and Donna Shalala. Moskowitz, a Coral Springs Democrat, says Richardson is the right candidate to […]

Ryan NicolJune 7, 2018

Another member of the Florida Legislature is endorsing Democrat David Richardson is his bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. State Sen. Victor Torres, who represents Senate District 15, became the latest to support Richardson’s efforts for the Democratic nomination; it brings the total number of state lawmakers backing his congressional campaign to 18. In his announcement of the […]

Ryan NicolJune 4, 2018

David Richardson has pulled in another endorsement in his bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, this time from the Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus. “David has been a champion for equality in the Florida House and has distinguished himself working to hold the Florida prison system accountable and protecting the environment,” said Caucus President Terry Fleming. […]

Ryan NicolMay 30, 2018

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Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen may be ready to retire after her current term ends, but she’s still got plenty to say in a new interview with the Washington Blade, the oldest LGBT newspaper in the U.S. She again spoke about one of her main sticking points with the Donald Trump administration: Its efforts […]

Ryan NicolMay 30, 2018

Current state Rep. David Richardson has positioned himself as one of the more progressive candidates in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 27th Congressional District. His latest endorsement makes that pitch even stronger. Progressive Democrats of America has announced support for Richardson’s bid. The advocacy group was founded in 2004 and has chapters in 26 states […]

Ryan NicolMay 22, 2018

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has reserved more than $1.9 million for TV ads to support House candidates in the 2018 midterms. The ads will run during the fall as the campaigns seek to finish strong in the run-up to election day. That move follows an even bigger buy from the National Republican Congressional Committee, […]

Scott PowersMay 22, 2018

A bipartisan group from Florida’s congressional delegation, along with the chairman of the House Transportation Committee, are offering a counterpunch to the jab thrown in Washington D.C. by opponents of the Brightline private passenger railroad in Florida. In a letter Monday, U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, the Pennsylvania Republican chairing the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and […]

Ryan NicolMay 16, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen called on the Donald Trump administration to secure the release of five American hostages held by Iran, following the release last week of hostages held by North Korea. Ros-Lehtinen made the plea in a speech on the House floor, saying the time for talk from the administration is over. All five […]

Ryan NicolMay 16, 2018

South Florida Reps. Ted Deutch and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen signed onto a bipartisan letter from Congressional members urging the Department of Health and Human Services to implement tools to help treat eating disorders in the U.S. The representatives took aim at HHS after what they say is a failure to promote training of health care workers […]

Ryan NicolMay 15, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen was one of 70 Americans honored by Israel, as the country celebrated its 70th year of independence Monday night. The South Florida congresswoman was among honorees at a ceremony at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. Accompanying the designation was a video address from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]

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Jared Moskowitz endorses David Richardson in CD 27

Victor Torres endorses David Richardson for CD 27

Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus backs David Richardson in CD 27

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen praises possible Democratic replacement

Progressive Democrats of America back David Richardson in CD 27

Democrats reserve nearly $2M for Miami TV ads

Florida’s congressional Brightline supporters come to train’s defense

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to Trump administration: Bring home Americans held by Iran

Florida representatives join bipartisan call to implement eating disorder prevention programs

Israel honors Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at independence celebration