Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book and her Caucus leadership team today announced their intention to launch a GoFundMe campaign to support public education leaders if Governor DeSantis follows through with threats to withhold their salaries as punishment for requiring masks in schools. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Democrats to Launch GoFundMe Campaign to Repay Salaries Stolen by Governor DeSantis in Reckless Quest to Defund Public Education
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Senate Democrats call on Governor DeSantis to apologize for comments blaming Hispanic farmworkers for rise in COVID-19 cases
Democratic State Senators issued a letter today to Governor DeSantis calling for him to apologize for comments he made last week blaming Hispanic farmworkers for the rise in cases of the COVID-19 virus in Florida. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats call on Governor DeSantis to apologize for comments blaming Hispanic farmworkers for rise in COVID-19 cases
Senate Democrats hand deliver over 1000 Florida unemployment applicants waiting since March for payment
Responding to a request from Governor Ron DeSantis to send him the names of Floridians waiting since March for unemployment benefits they have yet to receive, Senate Democratic Leader had hand-delivered today more than 1,000 names and claimant ID numbers to the governor’s office. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats hand deliver over 1000 Florida unemployment applicants waiting since March for payment
Senate Democrats Urge the Legislature to Hold Special Session & Work for the People of Florida
Senate Democratic Leader Designate Gary Farmer (D-Lighthouse Point), Senator Perry Thurston (D-Fort Lauderdale), Senator Jason Pizzo (D-Miami), and Senator Victor Torres (D-Kissimmee) today held a press conference on getting to work for the people of Florida at the steps of the Old Capitol in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats Urge the Legislature to Hold Special Session & Work for the People of Florida
Senate Democrats propose legislation boosting pay of Florida’s teachers and education support network
Straightforward plan would boost salary competitiveness without onerous bonus gimmicks
Senate Democrats on Monday unveiled a sweeping plan to not only raise the pay of all public school teachers in Florida, but boost the salaries of all those in the state’s public education support staff network. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats propose legislation boosting pay of Florida’s teachers and education support network
Senate Democrats call for inclusion of gun reform measures, including assault weapons ban, in upcoming “Mass Shootings/White Nationalism” committee hearings
Seeking to ensure that the weapons capable of killing scores of innocent people in less than 60 seconds are part of the upcoming Senate committee discussions on mass murder and white supremacy, Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson on Wednesday requested that three key gun reform measures be included in the Senate President’s call for action. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats call for inclusion of gun reform measures, including assault weapons ban, in upcoming “Mass Shootings/White Nationalism” committee hearings
Senator Powell Joins Senator Torres’ Call for Creation of Statewide Census Complete Count Committee for Florida
As the sponsor of legislation aimed at creating a Complete Count Committee for the 2020 U.S. Census, state Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. (D-Palm Beach) on Monday joined state Senator Victor Torres (D-Orlando) in his call to have Governor Ron DeSantis create a similar committee through executive order. [Read more…] about Senator Powell Joins Senator Torres’ Call for Creation of Statewide Census Complete Count Committee for Florida
Domestic Violence Victims Gain Greater Financial Protections Under Gibson/Joseph Legislation Signed by Governor
Victims of domestic violence are gaining greater financial protections under legislation sponsored by Senator Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) and Representative Dotie Joseph (D-Miami-Dade), and signed by the governor. [Read more…] about Domestic Violence Victims Gain Greater Financial Protections Under Gibson/Joseph Legislation Signed by Governor
Senate Democrats Unite in Opposition to Sanctuary Cities Bill
Unanimous Caucus vote taken against SB 168
As fears grow within the immigrant community in Florida over legislation sponsored by Republican lawmakers which threatens to turn over to ICE anyone in local government custody for any reason, the members of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Wednesday unanimously reaffirmed their opposition to SB 168, the so-called “sanctuary cities” bill. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats Unite in Opposition to Sanctuary Cities Bill
Senate Democrats begin process to reform Florida’s troubled judicial nominating process
Court packing and lack of diversity in judicial picks spur drive for legislative action
Senate Democrats on Friday announced their intention to reform Florida’s troubled judicial nomination process, a move that comes in response to wide-spread criticism that the judiciary has become highly politicized and no longer reflects the diversity of the people of this state. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats begin process to reform Florida’s troubled judicial nominating process
