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Members of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus will host an informative virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. [Read more…] about The Florida Legislative Black Caucus will host a virtual town hall to discuss Florida’s 2020 proposed constitutional amendments
The Florida Legislative Black Caucus is a nonpartisan organization that proudly boasts 29 members representing nearly every area in the State. [Read more…] about Sen. Bobby Powell, Chairman of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, Addresses the Process of the Florida Judicial Nominating Commissions
While the Florida Legislative Black Caucus does not endorse, we recognize the selection of Senator Kamala Harris as Vice President nominee by the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, Joe Biden is an historic moment in our country. [Read more…] about Recognition of Democratic Vice President Nominee Senator Kamala Harris
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s 2020-21 Budget, which includes a recurring $30.4 Million for Florida’s three Private Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus Announces “Historic Funding for Florida’s Three Private HBCUs”
Yesterday Black America was once again brought to its knees as we witnessed the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police and the deplorable actions of Amy Cooper, who called the police on a black man who asked her to simply follow park rules and leash her dog. [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus addresses recent events regarding injustices of African Americans
On Tuesday, a letter was sent on behalf of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus to Governor Ron DeSantis urging him to take measures to safeguard vulnerable inmate populations from the deadly spread of COVID-19. [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus urges Governor to take expedient measures on behalf of inmates amidst COVID-19
The Florida Legislative Black Caucus (FLBC) consisting of 29 elected African American State Senators and Representatives is pleased to announce its 2020-2022 newly elected officers. [Read more…] about The Florida Legislative Black Caucus elects new leadership for 2020-2022
The Members of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus is pleased to announce its 2020 legislative priorities addressing criminal justice, economic, social, education and health issues. [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus to Hold Press Conference Addressing 2020 Legislative Priorities
Representative Bruce Antone, Chairman of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, joined fellow Democratic lawmakers at the Florida Capitol Wednesday to criticize Republican efforts to subvert the will of Florida voters by imposing onerous court fees on felons seeking to have their voting rights restored. [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus Opposes Republicans’ “Onerous Fee Based” Restrictions on Amendment 4
State Representative Bruce Antone, Chairman of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, issued the following statement today in support of SB 138 Judicial Nominating Commissions, legislation filed by Senator Perry Thurston to reform Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commission: [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus Supports Judicial Nominating Commissions Reform
