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Troubling Trend: Florida House Democrats’ Field Hearing Continues to Reveal Detrimental Impact of Harmful Policies on Floridians
ORLANDO, Fla. – Yesterday, Florida House Democrats hosted the second “Freedom to Be Heard” summer field hearing in the Central Florida region. This hearing provided yet another opportunity for legislators to hear directly from Floridians in a different part of the state who were shut out from the legislative process and were unable to voice their concerns during the 2024 Legislative Session. During the hearing, Floridians discussed how Republican efforts to prioritize culture wars hurt minority communities while distracting lawmakers from addressing critical issues impacting Florida’s families, including the skyrocketing housing and property insurance costs.
This official Caucus hearing followed a similar format to legislative committee meetings. It was presided by Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) and was joined by Democratic Central Florida region Representative Anna V. Eskamani (D-Orlando) who coordinated the Central Florida hearing, as well as Representatives Johanna López (D-Orlando), Tom Keen (D-Orlando), LaVon Bracy Davis (D-Ocoee), and Rita Harris (D-Orlando). Central Florida region community members, including teachers, students, young Floridians, parents, activists, faith leaders, and business leaders all shared their personal stories and concerns.
Those who were unable to attend the live hearing can replay it via The Florida Channel at: https://thefloridachannel.org/videos/7-23-24-house-democratic-caucus-summer-field-hearing/.
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