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Florida's Frankel Says "Democrats Are Going To Fight Back" Against DeSantis, Trump, Scott
Democrats nationally and in Florida spoke about their continued support for Social Security and Medicare on Wednesday.
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DeSantis Announces "Cruel, Anti-Immigrant, And Racist List Of Upcoming Mandates," Says Immigrant Coalition
DeSantis heads "a hate-filled agenda that will lead to fear, division, violence, discrimination, and a weakened Fla.," the coalition said.
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Sen. Rick Scott Disagrees With DeSantis's Proposal To Repeal In-State Tuition For ‘Dreamers'
Florida Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is taking issue with DeSantis's legislative proposal announced Thursday.
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Senator Concedes Defeat In Legal Challenge To DeSantis's Migrant Flights, Leaves It To "Court Of Public Opinion"
But DeSantis's stunt still faces possible federal class action in Massachusetts, the report says.
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Inmate Population In Florida Prisons Expected To Grow To More Than 88,000 Next Year
The number of inmates in Florida correctional facilities has fluctuated significantly, but the figure is expected to grow substantially.
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Sen. Tim Scott Mulls Presidential Bid While Hosting Iowa Events
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott sidestepped questions about running for president in 2024 while kicking off a series of events Wednesday in Iowa.
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Casey DeSantis Announces New State Cancer Collaborative In Tampa
Casey DeSantis and other state health professionals announced Thursday the creation of the Florida Cancer Connect Collaborative.
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As Mass Shootings Continue In U.S. At Deadly Pace, Proposal To Allow Permitless-Carry Advances In Florida Senate
It occurs less than a week after Floridians observed the fifth-year anniversary of the mass school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
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Can Any Democrat Pose A Serious Challenge To Wealthy Rick Scott In 2024? Or Is He Vulnerable?
In his previous three runs for office, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida has never won a general election race by more than 1.2 percent.
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Report Says Women Pay On Average $300 More Than Men For Auto Coverage In Florida
A new study on auto insurance rates in the U.S., finds that there is a very real gender gap in Florida, with women motorists paying more.
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School Voucher Expansion Bills In Fla., Could Face Hurdles And Disagreements, Even Among Republicans
The discussion over so-called “school vouchers” has long been a contentious battle in education politics.
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Even Second Amendment Supporters Are "Openly Disdainful" Of DeSantis's Proposal
"I do not know what it is that Republicans stand for. I know what Democrats stand for, because you know at least they’re honest" -- I. Sam
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DeSantis, At One Of His "Barnstorming" Stops, Called "Homophobic" And Possessing "Tendencies That Provoke Racism"
Ill. Gov. Pritzker said DeSantis "does not represent the values of the people of Illinois,” while N.Y. mayor Adams also blasted DeSantis.
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DeSantis's Plan To Favor The Rich In K-12 Education Would "Destroy Public Schools As We Know Them"
House Democratic leader Driskell added that Republicans have "choked the school system and now want to declare it dead."
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Christian Ziegler Elected As New Chair Of The Republican Party Of Florida
Christian Ziegler has been elected to chair the Republican Party of Florida.
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Candidates For FDP Chair Talk About Uniting Different Wings Of The Party
Four candidates in the race to lead the Florida Democratic Party convened in a debate hosted by the state Legislative Black Caucus.
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U.S. Dept. Of Education Awards Near $10 Million To Fund Mental Health Services In Fla., School Districts
New data show a troubling increase in poor mental health and risk of suicide in teens, the U.S. Department of Education has announced.
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Marco Rubio, With No Direct Evidence, Wants Pete Buttigieg To Resign Over Response To Ohio Train Disaster
While Rubio apparently targets Buttigieg, the report indicates the twice-impeached Trump "withdrew braking rules in 2018."
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In Hurston's Florida Hometown, Development Plans Inspire A Revolt
Florida has inspired a lot of great writers, but which one would you say was the toughest?
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Federal Judge's Ruling Cited By Warren Attorneys: DeSantis Violated State, Federal Constitutions
Andrew Warren, a twice-elected state prosecutor suspended by DeSantis, has taken his case for reinstatement to the Florida Supreme Court.