Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson: “The governor’s so-called “Discussion on Public Health” was a misnomer. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson, Senator Lori Berman Respond to Governor’s Latest PR Roundtable
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Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Calls on DeSantis Administration to Rescind Deloitte Medicaid Contract
Past track record on Florida’s crippled unemployment system
should have disqualified company from new agency bid
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Wednesday called on the DeSantis Administration to reject a contract worth up to $110 million reportedly awarded to Deloitte Consulting by the governor’s Agency for Health Care Administration. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Calls on DeSantis Administration to Rescind Deloitte Medicaid Contract
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Responds to Governor’s Jacksonville COVID-19 Roundtable
“It’s remarkable that Governor DeSantis chose to issue his latest self-graded report card on protecting the elderly during this pandemic in Jacksonville, where just yesterday long-term facilities in this area reported the largest single-week increase for deaths. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Responds to Governor’s Jacksonville COVID-19 Roundtable
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson urges Governor Ron DeSantis to listen to science as Florida’s death toll escalates
As Florida set a new record for the number of deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday, Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) issues the following statement: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson urges Governor Ron DeSantis to listen to science as Florida’s death toll escalates
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Responds to Governor’s Latest COVID-19 Remarks
“Wash, rinse, and repeat. Everything we heard today is more of the same, and a refusal to admit that the virus is winning this war in Florida, not the governor. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Responds to Governor’s Latest COVID-19 Remarks
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson applauds Supreme Court DACA decision
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Thursday applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision rebuffing the Trump administration’s attempts to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA program. She issues the following statement: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson applauds Supreme Court DACA decision
Statement from Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson on passing of former Senate President Gwen Margolis
“The Senate Democratic Caucus Members are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of President Gwen Margolis.
“As the first woman Senate President not only in Florida but the nation, Gwen Margolis was a principled, passionate warrior for positive change. Her determination broke through barriers and inspired the many women who followed in her footsteps to serve in the Florida Legislature.
“Our hearts go out to her family, and we ask that you keep them in your prayers.”
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Announces Florida Unemployment Benefits Watch
In an effort to boost transparency into an unemployment benefits system fraught with delays and little accountability, Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Tuesday announced a “Florida Unemployment Benefits Watch” of the number of Floridians still waiting for their benefits to be paid. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Announces Florida Unemployment Benefits Watch
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson thanks Florida service providers for aid to struggling Floridians
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Friday applauded numerous service providers for quickly responding to her personal appeal asking that disconnections to utilities, cable and telecom services be suspended for Floridians facing job losses stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson thanks Florida service providers for aid to struggling Floridians
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Urges Impacted Floridians to Begin Unemployment Benefits Process
While Floridians wait for additional federal assistance to aid those financially impacted by the coronavirus, Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson on Wednesday urged Floridians who have suffered job losses to begin filing for unemployment assistance. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Urges Impacted Floridians to Begin Unemployment Benefits Process