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Ryan RayFebruary 5, 2016

A bill to require the use of body cameras for Florida law enforcement officers is ready for a vote before the full House after getting final approval in a committee. The House Judiciary Committee passed HB 93 by Rep. Shevrin Jones by a unanimous vote Thursday. Jones, a Broward Democrat, said his bill would provide comprehensive protections for both citizens […]

Ryan RayJanuary 27, 2016

Broward Democratic state Rep. Shevrin “Shev” Jones has been picked as State Director for the Network of Young Elected Leaders, a group affiliated with People For the American Way. Jones, 32, was elected in a vote late last year and will help direct the group’s advocacy and organization efforts, which focus on social justice and progressive economic issues. “I […]

Scott PowersJanuary 19, 2016

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement would have to investigate every time a police use of force results in death, under bills that state Sen. Geraldine Thompson and state Rep. Shevrin Jones will be outlining Tuesday. Thompson, a Democrat from Orlando, and Jones, a Democrat from West Park, are planning a news conference Tuesday to make […]

Mitch PerryOctober 12, 2015

In the wake of highly publicized acts of police brutality captured by cellphone cameras during the past year, more law enforcement agencies are using or are about to begin using body-worn cameras (BWCs). While they have been celebrated as a technological breakthrough that can protect law enforcement officers as well as members of the public […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 21, 2015

The House District 92 race got a little more crowded Wednesday after a South Florida attorney filed as the third Democrat for the seat held by outgoing state Rep. Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed. Paulette Armstead, an FSU law school alumna who runs her own practice in West Palm Beach, joins Sajan Kurian and Whitney Rawls in what’s […]

Drew WilsonJuly 7, 2015

Democratic Rep. Shevrin Jones’ district secretary left his position to run for House District 92 on July 1, setting up a primary battle for the seat held by term-limited Democratic Rep. Gwendolyn Clarke-Reed. Sajan Kurian has worn many hats in Broward County politics. Outside of his district secretary role and career in healthcare, he has […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorApril 1, 2015

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South Florida Senator Jeremy Ring is fed up with obnoxious coaches. So, he’s doing what any reasonable person in a position of authority would do; he’s using his influence in the Florida Legislature to get overly competitive coaches off their respective soccer and softball fields. According to PoliticalFix Florida, Ring decided to sponsor the “Athletic Coaches” bill after […]

Mitch PerryMarch 6, 2015

After the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner at the hands of law enforcement agencies last year, there was a nationwide clamor for police officers to begin wearing body cameras as a way to provide transparency and accountability for both the police and the citizenry. President Obama announced $263 million in funding for law enforcement […]

Phil AmmannDecember 18, 2014

House Democratic Leader Mark Pafford and Democratic Leader pro tempore Mia Jones announced today additional caucus leaders for the 2015-16 legislative session. Serving as Policy Advisor is state Rep. Lori Berman from Palm Beach County’s House District 90. She will work with the Policy Chair to lead the caucus Policy Committee and subcommittees. Berman, an […]

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ACLU, other groups withdraw support of police body camera bill

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