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Ron DeSantis poised to remake Supreme Court with no African American representation for first time in decades

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Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to tout a “bold vision for a brighter future” at his inauguration. What he is unlikely to mention is that due to the outsized political influence on the nominating process he will be remaking the Florida Supreme Court with no African American representation for the first time in decades. [Read more…] about Ron DeSantis poised to remake Supreme Court with no African American representation for first time in decades

Coalition Responds in Opposition to Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Commission Vote to Arm Teachers

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On the eve of the 6th year anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre, where a gunman equipped with a military-style assault rifle and other weapons took the lives of 20 first grade children and six educational professionals, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Commission (MSD Safety Commission) released its school safety recommendations calling for the arming of teachers. In response to the MSD Safety Commission Report, the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence issued this statement: [Read more…] about Coalition Responds in Opposition to Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Commission Vote to Arm Teachers

Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Thank You Tour Stops

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Governor-elect Ron DeSantis and Lt. Governor-elect Jeanette Nuñez today announced the continuation of their Thank You Tour on Saturday, December 15, 2018, with stops in Destin (Okaloosa County), Naples (Collier County) and Miami (Miami-Dade County). [Read more…] about Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Thank You Tour Stops

Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Announces 2019 Inaugural Theme

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“Bold Vision for a Brighter Future”

Governor-elect Ron DeSantis and the 2019 Inaugural Committee today announced the theme for the DeSantis Nuñez Inauguration. The theme of the 2019 Inaugural will be a “Bold Vision for a Brighter Future” as Governor-elect DeSantis and Lt. Governor-elect Jeanette Nuñez prepare for their incoming administration. [Read more…] about Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Announces 2019 Inaugural Theme

Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Announces 2019 Inaugural Committee Leadership

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Governor-elect Ron DeSantis and incoming First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced leadership for the 2019 Inaugural Committee. The Inaugural Committee will be chaired by Brian and Kathryn Ballard of Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Announces 2019 Inaugural Committee Leadership

SBA List Declares Victory as Pro-life Rick Scott Defeats Nelson in Florida Senate Race

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Pro-life Canvassers Visited One Million+ Florida
Voters to Expose Nelson’s Extremism on Abortion

The national pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) celebrated news that Rick Scott officially defeated incumbent Senator Bill Nelson in the race for U.S. Senate in Florida. The group’s field team of 159 canvassers visited more than one million Florida voters to expose Senator Nelson’s extreme record on abortion. Additionally, SBA List held 14 in-state media events. [Read more…] about SBA List Declares Victory as Pro-life Rick Scott Defeats Nelson in Florida Senate Race