Florida Democrats Respond to Chauvin Murder Conviction

Florida Democrats Respond to Chauvin Murder Conviction

Javier Manjarres
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April 20, 2021
After jurors came back with guilty verdicts on all three criminal counts filed against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin for his role in the death of  George Floyd,  supporters of Floyd across the nation expressed their happiness and relief over what many believe was a just outcome. Chauvin is being held without bond until his sentencing and faces up...
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FL Democrats Fired Up After DeSantis Signed HB 1 Into Law

FL Democrats Fired Up After DeSantis Signed HB 1 Into Law

Jim McCool
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April 20, 2021
As Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1 into law— the long-anticipated Republican anti-rioting measure—Democrats brewed with anger on Capitol Hill in response to legislation they believe will further the damage caused by police brutality and which they believe targets the "black and brown communities."
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FL House GOP Prepares to Pass HB 1

FL House GOP Prepares to Pass HB 1

Jim McCool
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March 29, 2021
The GOP-led Florida House is starting off the 2021 session with a bang by introducing HB 1, and more than likely passing it to the FL Senate.
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Sen. Baxley: 'Not Such a Bright Future' on FL Scholarship

Sen. Baxley: 'Not Such a Bright Future' on FL Scholarship

Jim McCool
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March 22, 2021
The Bright Futures Program has created an equal opportunity pathway for Florida public school students to attend college.  However, the over 20-year-old program has made headlines and a new piece of legislation circling in the Florida House of Representatives is now worrying parents across the state.
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Jones Pushes Back Against Brandes' SJR 854 Minimum Wage Amendment

Jones Pushes Back Against Brandes' SJR 854 Minimum Wage Amendment

Jim McCool
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March 8, 2021
In this past election, Florida controversially voted on raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour gradually up until 2026.  However, after years of this topic gaining traction, State Senator Jeff Brandes (R) is looking to soften the blow of this SJR 854 amendment in the Florida Senate.
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Shevrin Jones Says DeSantis' HB 1 Bill Is Unnecessary and 'Insensitive'

Shevrin Jones Says DeSantis' HB 1 Bill Is Unnecessary and 'Insensitive'

Jim McCool
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March 4, 2021
The first bill of Florida's 2021 legislative session has been gaining tons of traction with  Floridians since its filing on January 6th, 2021.  HB 1, which is still under-considered, just had its first reading this week The controversial bill also referred to as 'Combating Public Disorder', intends to stiffen penalties for individuals who undermine social […]
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Shevrin Jones Outlines People's Agenda

Shevrin Jones Outlines People's Agenda

Daniel Molina
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November 9, 2020
Senator-elect Shevrin Jones (D), on the heels of winning his state senate race, announced his People’s Agenda, which is billed as “a focused set of priorities reflective of his constituents’ interests that he will introduce in the upcoming 2021 session.”
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Pete Buttigieg backs Shevrin Jones' senate campaign

Pete Buttigieg backs Shevrin Jones' senate campaign

Javier Manjarres
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October 15, 2020
In a very blue Florida State Senate district, with virtually no Republican opposition, garnering and promoting the endorsement of former Democratic Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is overkill. So what.
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FL Dems Slam DeSantis'

FL Dems Slam DeSantis' "Scary and Dangerous" Proposal

Daniel Molina
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September 22, 2020
With Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) announcement of the “Combatting Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act,” there’s been pushback from Democratic lawmakers that have called it an attempt at creating an authoritarian police state.
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Wasserman Schultz wants DeSantis to call for Coronavirus

Wasserman Schultz wants DeSantis to call for Coronavirus "special session"

Javier Manjarres
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April 4, 2020
“We are in the midst of a once in a century event.  We are only at the beginning of feeling the force…”
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Wasserman Schultz endorses Shevrin Jones for State Senate

Wasserman Schultz endorses Shevrin Jones for State Senate

Javier Manjarres
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January 14, 2020
State Senate candidate Shevrin Jones (D) just scored one of the most highly sought after endorsements in Democratic Party circles, the nod of approval from Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D).
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Shevrin Jones urges Trump to

Shevrin Jones urges Trump to "waive" visa hurdles for hurricane victims

Javier Manjarres
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September 4, 2019
As Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the northern Bahamas, and all but destroyed cities like Marsh Harbor, Florida state Rep. Shevrin Jones (D) became the central figure of the storm and it wasn’t because decided to go outside and brave the storm conditions as many weather reporters do.
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DeSantis signs prison bill, gets Democratic Party praise

DeSantis signs prison bill, gets Democratic Party praise

Javier Manjarres
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June 10, 2019
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is like the Santa Claus of Florida politics, as his continued actions and signing of bills are making politicians from both sides of the political aisle very happy, regardless of whether they were naughty or nice.
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