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Following the tragic trend of mass shootings in schools across the country, the state of Florida has moved to lower the death penalty standards via SB 450. The bill would change the law to require only 8 jurors to vote in favor of the death penalty, rather than a unanimous decision for a death penalty […]

Recently, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) gave his State of the State address to the Florida Legislature and to the Floridians around the state. However, in the tradition of civil discourse in the United States, the Florida Democrats offered their rebuttal to the Governor’s speech, given by State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL). Sen. Book […]

Medically assisted suicide has been a growing issue in the medical field across the United States.  Now, Senator Lauren Book (D-FL) is attempting to legalize the practice in the state of Florida. Senator Book has filed the "Death with Dignity" bill to give Florida residents who are suffering from a terminal illness with less than six […]

Florida State Senator Victor Torres (D) was quick to release an audio phone recording he received earlier this week, where he was called a “bald-headed F-cking Sp-c freak," and quick to blame Republicans. The call was made by someone who disagreed with him over his alleged support for a gun violence bill that was proposed […]

State Senator Lauren Book (D-35) has previously led the way for Florida Democrats, being one of the most moderate lawmakers in the Republican legislation. However, Sen. Book has recently blasted Liberal CNN commentator Don Lemon, and has called him a "sexist." Senator Book has dedicated her time as a State Senator to women across Florida […]

On Wednesday, State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) alongside State Representative Hillary Cassel (D-FL) introduced a bill to ensure paid family leave for state employees who give birth, including cases such as the tragic, traumatic experience of stillbirth. According to Sen. Book’s press release, the Senate Minority Leader introduced the legislation (SB 576) in […]

State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) has introduced a new bill looking eliminate the “free kill” law which bars family members of adult relatives that have fell victim to medical malpractice from filing lawsuits. According to PBS affiliate WUFT, the free kill law “generally prevents families from filing medical malpractice lawsuits against doctors or […]

Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D) and State Senator Tina Polsky (D) held a Tuesday, February 14th, 10 am press conference to discuss the Republican-controlled legislature's plan to pass permitless carry gun legislation. At 10:17 am, the state of Florida paused for a moment of silence in honor of the 17 innocent children and teachers […]

Democratic lawmakers have differing views on Republican proposals to change the state’s death penalty laws, including eliminating a requirement of unanimous jury recommendations before judges can impose death sentences, leaders said Monday. Republicans have filed a series of proposals (SB 450, HB 555, SB 520 and HB 609) for consideration during the legislative session that […]

Eskamani shared the news on social media, and if the bill passes, Florida would be the 15th state to remove such a sales tax charge.

TALLAHASSEE — Badly outnumbered Democrats in the Florida Senate put a focus Monday on gun-related issues as Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book was formally designated to continue heading the caucus going into the 2023 legislative session. Book became leader in 2021 after Senate Democrats cast a vote of no confidence on then-Minority Leader Gary Farmer, […]

Since 2017, Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D) has made it her mission to implement tax relief on diapers. Back in May, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed this initiative into law, with sales tax on diapers lifted beginning July 1. Additionally, this also covers baby clothes, lasting until June 2023. Despite this, the bill's […]

With the Biden Administration and national Democratic candidates for office continuing to struggle to garner positive traction in the months, weeks leading up to the 2022 midterm elections, Democrats have shifted their playbook for the upcoming midterm elections and are focused on abortion. Florida Democrats have noticeably highlighted abortion as the election-defining issue next month. […]

The Parkland Parents have responded to the mailer, calling out Florida Democrats and calling the mailer “disgusting.”

In response to the mailer, Senate President Designate Kathleen Passidomo (R) has released a critical statement, calling Ausley and Democrats hypocrites.

In possibly the most captivating State Senate race in Florida this election cycle, the primary race for District 35 in Florida’s State Senate has been called. Incumbent State Sen. Lauren Book (D-FL) has been declared the winner, capturing almost two-thirds of the vote against her opponent, Former Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief (D-FL). For Sharief, she […]

Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-35) has become arguably the most influential Democrat in Florida Politics.  However, Broward County Commissioner and Mayor Barbara Sharief (D-35) is challenging Book's incumbency in State Senate District 35. ABC Local 10 News hosted a televised debate that both candidates virtually attended.  Sharief kicked off the debate in a fiery fashion when […]

In particular, State Senator Lauren Book (D-32) has released a new ad for her reelection efforts just as Democrats look to hold on their existing seats during an expected "Red Wave" election for Republicans. Featuring her and her family, the Senator Book focused on voicing her Democrat values like strong public schools and access to […]