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As Florida faces one of the worst teacher shortages in the nation, and ranks number 48 in the country for average teacher pay, Ron DeSantis is instead focusing on political stunts and culture wars designed to …
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Today, Florida Democratic lawmakers stood united in fighting back against Ron DeSantis’s MAGA extremism and the radical Republicans rubber-stamping his agenda. As Florida Republicans introduced an extreme near-total abortion ban, and continue pushing a reckless permitless …
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Today, as the state’s legislative session began, Florida Republicans introduced an extreme abortion ban that goes even farther than the state’s current 15-week ban that has no exceptions for rape or incest. Florida Republicans were encouraged …
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Today, Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to kick off a legislative session designed to rubber stamp his extreme agenda. With supermajorities in the House and Senate to do his bidding, DeSantis has …
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In yet another effort to boost his national profile and win over the MAGA base, Ron DeSantis is pushing to make it easier for criminals to carry weapons. At DeSantis’s urging, Republicans are now moving a …
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Instead of working to address the housing crisis in Florida and mitigate skyrocketing rent and mortgage costs, Ron DeSantis has used his governorship to line the pockets of wealthy developers at the expense of Florida homeowners. …
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Today, Florida Republicans introduced an extreme, six-week abortion ban building on their last abortion ban that had no exceptions for rape, incest or human trafficking. The bill comes after Ron DeSantis encouraged lawmakers to go even …
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Ron DeSantis has loudly and continuously opposed President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, which includes millions in public safety funding for Florida. While DeSantis brags about signing bonuses for police officers, it’s thanks to President Biden and …
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Today, as Mike Pence stops in Naples to visit with the anti-choice group, Students for Life of America, Florida Democratic Party Spokesperson Devon Cruz released the following statement: “As Mike Pence travels the country and tries …
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Today, North Carolina state legislators reached a deal to expand the state’s Medicaid program, even as both chambers are controlled by Republicans, leaving Florida behind as one of only 10 states who have yet to expand …