Ongoing legislative efforts by Republican lawmakers to meddle in the implementation of Amendment 4 are not only unnecessary, but unconstitutional, Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson said Monday. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Calls Amendment 4 Implementation Bill “Gamesmanship”
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Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Comments on Governor’s Budget Proposal
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) released the following comments on Governor DeSantis’ 2019-2020 budget proposal: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Comments on Governor’s Budget Proposal
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Applauds Groveland Four Pardon
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Friday applauded the decision by Governor DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet to pardon the Groveland Four, and issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Applauds Groveland Four Pardon
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Seeks Details on Governor’s Water Policy Proposal
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) issued the following statement following the release of Governor Ron DeSantis executive order on water policy reforms:
“While I am encouraged that Governor DeSantis is taking the first steps to address the dire water pollution crisis facing Florida, I am concerned by the lack of details in his directive.
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson to Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis: “As a constitutionalist, you should know better.”
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Thursday took issue with Governor-elect Ron DeSantis’ statements that Amendment 4, which automatically restores ex-felons’ voting rights, needed an act of the legislature in order for voter registrations to commence early next month. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson to Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis: “As a constitutionalist, you should know better.”
Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Signs Letter to Poll Special Session on Stand Your Ground
Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) issued the following statement after submitting her petition to call the Legislature into special session to address problems with the “Stand Your Ground” law: [Read more…] about Incoming Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Signs Letter to Poll Special Session on Stand Your Ground
Senate Democratic Leader Designate Audrey Gibson's Statement on Bittel Resignation
Please find below Senator Audrey Gibson’s statement on Mr. Bittel’s resignation:
“I was shocked and disappointed to learn of Mr. Bittel’s behavior as reported by Politico, and I appreciate his decision to resign. His behavior is unacceptable and counter to our party’s values. Every individual should be treated with dignity and respect. Senate Democrats are committed to changing the culture in Tallahassee.”
