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11/20/2009
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Jobless Figures Highlight Need For Bipartisan Action
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House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands (D-Weston) issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement about October employment figures: “Families across Florida are devastated by the reality of a 34-year-high unemployment rate. It is hard to find a friend or neighbor who isn’t touched by today’s news that Florida’s unemployment rate is 11.2 percent.
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11/19/2009
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FLORIDA HOUSE REPUBLICANS FAIL TO UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS OF THE FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
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Once again, Florida House Republican leaders have shown their inability to clearly read The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and understand its benefits to Florida. A disparaging statement on Wednesday night by the House Majority Office about legislation sponsored by Florida House Democrats to help businesses, employers, and Florida’s economy needs to be addressed. The Recovery Act was set up to deliver an immediate dose of stimulus to the states, and promised to deliver funds to any state that enacted reforms and promised to set up the expanded benefit within a year of enactment. If House Bill 1333, sponsored by Rep. Kevin J.G. Rader (D-Delray Beach), had passed by the end of the 2009 legislative session, funds easily could have been delivered to a trust fund before the June 30th deadline, which would have saved Florida employers close to $150 million in taxes in January. What the House Majority Office has failed to understand is that Florida can petition the U.S. Department of Labor for $444 million in stimulus so long as the benefits are effective within one year of the enactment date of the legislation. So, regardless of the October 1 effective date on House Bill 1333, had the bill passed in May, and Florida had applied for the $444 million by June 1, Florida would have gotten the money by June 30,, 2009. For more information, read the U.S. Department of Labor, UI Program Letter 14-09.
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11/18/2009
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Stop Punishing Florida's Economy
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Florida House Democratic Caucus members today called on Republican legislative leaders to stop punishing Florida’s economy and admit that their refusal to accept $444 million in federal economic stimulus this year has injured Florida businesses and residents.
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11/18/2009
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New Lawsuit Demands Adequate Funding For Education in Florida
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“For too long, children have suffered and Florida’s economy has lagged due to Republican policymakers’ refusal to provide a competitive, high-quality public education system. “Florida House Democrats are hopeful that this new lawsuit will allow the courts to intervene to require the Republican leadership in the Legislature to do what it should have been doing all along---adequately funding Florida’s schools as the state constitution requires.
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11/16/2009
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Statement on Education Reforms
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“Governor Crist appears to be slowly recognizing that public education in Florida has suffered for more than a decade because of a misguided education accountability system that focuses too greatly on how students perform on a single-day standardized test."
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11/16/2009
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REPRESENTATIVE DWIGHT M. BULLARD ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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Representative Dwight M. Bullard (D-Miami) has formed a partnership with the Florida Association of Nonprofit Organizations (FANO) to address financial concerns facing non-profit organizations.
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11/10/2009
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Veterans Day 2009 Statement
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On this Veterans Day, and on behalf of the Democratic Caucus in the Florida House of Representatives, I am honored to pay tribute to the men and women in uniform who have served and continue to serve our nation with courage. Their bravery and dedication are tremendous sources of inspiration to us all.
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11/09/2009
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Rep. Rick Kriseman Response to Announcement of Process for Offshore Drilling Study
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“I am very pleased with President Atwater’s call for a serious and thorough analysis of drilling in state waters. A fact-based discussion is what Floridians deserve. It is what they expect from the Florida Legislature, and it will be a welcomed departure from the recklessness that we’ve seen thus far."
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11/06/2009
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Rep. Maria Sachs Honored by the FDDC
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Representative Maria Sachs (D-Delray Beach) received the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council’s 2009 Outstanding Legislator Award for sponsoring legislation to prohibit restraint and seclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities who are currently enrolled in Florida’s public school system.
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11/06/2009
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Audio of Leader Sands on Commuter Rail
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Hi. I’m Franklin Sands, the Democratic leader in the Florida House of Representatives. I believe economic recovery and job creation are the most critical missions for the Legislature. This week, I joined Senate Democratic Leader Al Lawson in calling on Republican leaders to tap $8 billion in federal economic recovery money for commuter rail. Florida Democrats are committed to job creation. It is time to get commuter rail opportunities back on track. Thank you.
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11/05/2009
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Democratic Leaders Call On Republican Leadership To Get Commuter Rail Opportunities On Track
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Florida Senate Democratic Leader Al Lawson and Florida House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands today jointly called on the Republican leadership of the Legislature to resolve remaining obstacles hampering Florida’s ability to tap $8 billion in federal economic recovery money for commuter rail.
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11/02/2009
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Early Childhood Caucus Meeting
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Rep. Ari Porth (D-Broward) will host Florida’s first-ever Early Childhood Caucus on Tuesday, Nov. 3, during interim committee week.
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10/29/2009
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Rep. Mia Jones Participates in 2009 Broadband Technology Summit
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State Representative Mia Jones (D-Jacksonville) is participating in the 2009 Broadband Technology Summit in Washington, D.C., which convened Wednesday and runs through Friday.
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10/29/2009
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State Rep. Maria Sachs Attends Statewide Task Force on Human Trafficking
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State Representative Maria Sachs (D-Delray Beach) will attend the first meeting of the Statewide Task Force on Human Trafficking on Friday, October 30, 2009, in Miami.
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10/29/2009
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LETTER TO SPEAKER CRETUL OCTOBER 29, 2009
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The people of Florida represent a rich diversity of cultures, backgrounds and experiences. The diversity of our state is, in fact, one of our greatest treasures. Therefore, it is imperative that we do our best to ensure a complete and accurate count of everyone who resides in Florida during the 2010 U.S. Census.
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10/28/2009
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Rep. Randolph White House Press Release
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State Rep. Scott Randolph is traveling to the White House on Wednesday, October 28, to work with lawmakers from around the country to develop federal clean energy legislation. He will be the only legislator from Florida in attendance.
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10/22/2009
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BARRY KLING RETIRING, BREWER TO RUN HOUSE DEMS OFFICE, 10-22-09
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Barry Kling, the staff director in the House Democrats' office, will go to his third floor Capitol office for the last time on Friday, though technically, he'll remain employed through the end of the year. Kling, 59, will be replaced on an acting basis Friday by longtime Democratic staff lawyer Durward Brewer, who is expected to become staff director in January.
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10/21/2009
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Rep. Thompson Attends Roundtable Event
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House Democratic Leader Pro Tempore Geraldine Thompson (D-Orlando) has been selected to participate in the Southern Women in Public Service Regional Roundtable event sponsored by the Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership.
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10/14/2009
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Response to Call For Statewide Grand Jury
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“I am encouraged by Governor Crist’s expression of concern about the conduct of some public officials throughout Florida, and I endorse his call for a statewide grand jury to investigate criminal activities among those who serve in government."
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10/05/2009
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Rep. Bernard Takes Oath of Office
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Representative Mackenson “Mack” Bernard (D-West Palm Beach) was sworn into office during a brief ceremony at 10 a.m. today in the chambers of the Florida House of Representatives.
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09/22/2009
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Letter to Surgeon General RE Chinese Drywall
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Representative Kevin J.G. Rader, D-Delray Beach, sent a letter today to Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson, the acting U.S. surgeon general, urging expedited treatment of investigative reports of cases of Chinese drywall in 30 Florida counties.
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09/21/2009
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Rep. Alan Williams Sponsors Bill To Repeal Vehicle Fee Increases
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State Representative Alan Williams (D-Tallahassee) announced today that he will co-sponsor a bill to repeal fee increases approved during the 2009 legislative session.
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09/11/2009
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Rep Steinberg Sponsors Child Safety Bill
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Representative Richard L. Steinberg (D-Miami Beach) is proud to announce that he will join Senator Thad Altman (R-Melbourne) in reintroducing a child passenger safety bill for the 2010 legislative session.
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09/09/2009
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Leader Sands Statement Regarding FPL
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“I am closely monitoring recent news coverage concerning Florida Power & Light Company. I remain deeply and seriously concerned about the significant, if not excessive, rate hikes being sought by FPL."
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08/26/2009
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Media Advisory - Plantation Town Hall Meeting - 8-31-09
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Three Democratic state legislators from Broward County will host a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 31 in the Plantation City Hall to discuss property taxes, health care reform, hurricane preparedness and the state’s budget concerns.
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08/26/2009
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Statement Regarding Election of Representative Bernard
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Florida House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands and members of the House Democratic Caucus today extend their warm congratulations to Mackenson “Mack” Bernard on his election to the Florida House of Representatives from District 84 in Palm Beach County.
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08/21/2009
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Rep. Gibson Appointed to Women in Government
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State Representative Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) has been appointed to serve as State Director of Women in Government (WIG), a national, non-profit, bipartisan organization of women state legislators.
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08/18/2009
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Statement Regarding Federal Health Legislation 8-18-09
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"...a recent report in the SunSentinel and the Orlando Sentinel about how health care legislation may impact state programs exercises sensationalism by focusing on premature conclusions and false assumptions that Florida somehow just can’t afford to make health care affordable and available to more residents."
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08/14/2009
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Tag! You're It!!!
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Floridians, get ready for a new version of sticker shock! Republican lawmakers balanced the Fiscal Year 2009-10 state budget on the backs of average Floridians with, among other things, higher-priced driver licenses and auto registrations that go into effect Sept. 1.
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08/04/2009
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Statement Regarding Senator Jim King
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The Florida House Democratic Caucus wishes to express deep sadness about the passing of Senator Jim King. Today’s memorial services in Tallahassee honoring Senator King provide occasion to honor his years of public service and pay tribute to his remarkable character and affable style. Most importantly, our sympathies go out to his wife Linda and Senator’s King’s entire family.
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07/28/2009
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Rep. Sachs Statewide Task Force on Human Trafficking
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State Representative Maria Sachs (D-Delray Beach) will serve on the Statewide Task Force on Human Trafficking, under an appointment made by Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
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07/21/2009
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Agriculture and Energy Appointment for Representative Rehwinkel Vasilinda
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Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda has been appointed to the standing committee on Agriculture and Energy for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).
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07/21/2009
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Representative Bill Heller Appointment to the Education Commission of the States
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State Representative Bill Heller will serve on the Education Commission of the States (ECS).
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07/17/2009
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State Rep. Luis Garcia on the Education Commission of the States
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State Rep. Luis Garcia (D-Miami) is designated to serve on the Education Commission of the States (ECS), under an appointment made July 1 by Florida House Speaker Larry Cretul.
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06/26/2009
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House Democratic Leader Statement Regarding Special Investigator Findings
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I look forward to reviewing any findings and recommendations of the House Select Committee on Standards of Official Conduct that has been appointed to review allegations concerning Representative Sansom.
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06/25/2009
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Representative Rehwinkel Vasilinda Announces Launch of Film and Entertainment Caucus
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Representative Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D-09) celebrated Florida’s film industry this week at the Film Florida Annual Meeting in Miami Beach and announced one of her initiatives to be launched this fall, the Florida Film and Entertainment Caucus.
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06/24/2009
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Street Racing Fans Busted
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“Street racing is illegal and deadly. Those who choose to promote this type of behavior are only adding to the problem,” said Representative Darren Soto.
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06/18/2009
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Rep Gibbons Testimony on Cell Tax Fairness Act
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Representative Joseph Gibbons (D-Hallandale Beach) testified before the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law regarding the Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009.
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06/18/2009
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Rep Skidmore Statement on Governor Crist Bill Signing
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I am pleased that we are now equipping physicians and law enforcement personnel with the tools they need to stop the abuse, misuse, and illegal sale of prescription drugs.
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06/18/2009
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Schoool Grades Response from Leader Sands 6-18-09
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Public school accountability and progress should be based on the whole body of work that schools, teachers and students accomplish throughout the year rather than on a one-day snapshot.
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06/18/2009
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Rep Skidmore Letter to Governor Crist Regarding SB 462 Prescription Drug Monitoring System 6-18-09
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I strongly urge you to sign SB 462 into law and help end the prescription drug abuse epidemic that is killing so many of our citizens and devastating countless Florida families.
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06/16/2009
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Budget Cuts Blamed for Broward Teacher Layoffs
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“No one should be confused. There is only one simple reason why 400 teachers are losing their jobs in Broward County -- Republican legislative leaders have refused to adequately fund public schools,” said Leader Sands.
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06/15/2009
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Florida Near Bottom in Number of Unemployed Getting Benefits
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The News Service of Florida reports that fewer out-of-work Floridians qualify for benefits than almost any other state, leaving millions of dollars in the unemployment trust fund even as Florida weathers its highest jobless toll in 33 years.
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06/04/2009
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Representative Pafford's Letter to Governor Crist 6-4-09
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Representative Pafford's Letter to Governor Crist 6-4-09.
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05/27/2009
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FY 2009-10 State Budget Relies On Republican-Approved New Taxes
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Governor Charlie Crist signed into law today a $66.5 billion budget that raises new taxes and fees, cuts vital programs for seniors, and will force layoffs of teachers and law enforcement officers throughout the state.
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05/20/2009
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Rep Alan Williams' Bill Signed
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The legislation, sponsored by Representative Williams, extends the deadline for proposed hospitals to complete preparations for an active hospital license from 18 months to three years. The bill also enables rural hospitals, including Gadsden County Hospital, with an inactive license for at least 20 months to receive an additional year to meet licensing requirements.
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05/19/2009
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Firefighter Memorial Release
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“This bill creates the official Florida Fallen Firefighters Memorial Flag honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities,” said Representative Bill Heller. “This flag is very special and is a tribute to the 144 brave men and women who have given their lives protecting Florida’s citizens.”
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05/18/2009
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Rep. Steinberg Letter to Gov. Crist 05-18-09
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Letter from Representative Richard L. Steinberg (D-Miami Beach) to Governor Charlie Crist, seeking the governor’s action to prevent a sweep of more $7 million from the state’s Condominium Trust Fund.
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05/12/2009
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Letter to Governor Crist from Representative Mark Pafford
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Letter from Representative Mark Pafford to Governor Charlie Crist regarding the General Appropriations Act and Florida seniors, dated May 12, 2009.
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05/08/2009
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FLORIDA HOUSE DEMOCRATS REJECT BUDGET
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With thousands of Floridians out of work and families in dire need of help from their state government, Florida House Democrats unanimously rejected a proposed Fiscal Year 2009-10 state budget that fails to meet the people’s needs.
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05/08/2009
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Representative Bogdanoff Leads House Republican Flip Flop
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Once again, Florida House Republicans are promoting an agenda characterized by partisan attacks and obstructionist tactics.
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05/01/2009
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Rep Roberson's Sexual Battery Legislation Passed Florida House Today
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The Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed State Representative Yolly Roberson’s (D-North Miami Beach) Sexual Battery legislation.
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04/30/2009
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Almost Over
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The 2009 Florida legislative session will reach its 60th day on Friday without a new state budget or any serious fixes to the economic pain that threatens Florida families and small businesses.
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04/30/2009
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Florida Legislature Approves Prescription Monitoring Bill
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The Florida Legislature approved legislation today authorizing the creation of an electronic prescription drug monitoring system.
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04/29/2009
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House Republicans Refuse Federal Funds for Unemployment Benefits
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House Republican leaders voted today and refused a House Democratic-sponsored proposal that would have helped Florida obtain approximately $444 million in economic recovery stimulus money for the state’s Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund.
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04/29/2009
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Will New Gambling Revenues Help Schools
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Representative Martin Kiar (D-Davie), the Democratic Ranking Member on the House PreK-12 Education Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement.
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04/29/2009
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Representative Soto Statement on Growth Management Legislation
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“Florida is in economic crisis but there is no justification to defang our great state’s growth management laws,” said Representative Soto.
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04/29/2009
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ICYMI Cold Hearted Republican Leadership JOBLESS LOSE AGAIN
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"But that is what the Legislature’s cold-hearted Republican leadership is poised to do as the annual session winds to a dismal close.”
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04/28/2009
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Don't Refuse Federal Economic Recovery Funds for Unemployed Families
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Florida House Democrats today urged House Speaker Larry Cretul to take immediate action to ensure that Florida doesn’t reject more than $1 billion in federal stimulus aid for out-of-work Floridians. SEE TWO DOCUMENTS BELOW.
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04/28/2009
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Letter from US Department of Labor
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04/28/2009
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Letter to Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor RE Unemployment
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04/28/2009
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Representative Alan Williams Statement on State Employee Pay and Benefits
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With more than 26,000 state employees residing in the Tallahassee area and many more workers throughout Florida, it is of critical importance to the local and state economies to ensure that these jobs are protected and these dedicated workers continue drawing competitive salaries.
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04/27/2009
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Big Oil Victory Reverses Ban on Drilling in Florida Waters
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Florida House Republicans overwhelmingly voted today to reverse a 19-year-old ban on drilling in state waters and to open Florida’s coastline to oil and natural gas exploration.
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04/27/2009
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Democrats Support Protection of Caloosahatchee River
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Florida House Democrats today voted in support of an amendment sponsored by Representative Martin Kiar (D-Davie) that would have restricted bids and prohibited the issuance of permits to drill in an area five miles north and five miles south of the Caloosahatchee River.
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04/27/2009
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How Does The House Republican Budget Deal With Swine Flu
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Florida House Republican leaders are standing behind a proposed state budget that would hinder Florida’s ability to fight public health threats.
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04/24/2009
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Republicans Crafted A Bad Election Bill
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Newspapers Agree with Florida House Democrats…
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04/23/2009
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Porth Bill Gives Hope To Victims' Families
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Legislation sponsored by Representative Ari Abraham Porth (D-Coral Springs) to lift the statute of limitations for wrongful death actions won tentative approval in the Florida House today.
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04/23/2009
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Federal Education Money Letter to Governor Charlie Crist from Leader Franklin Sands
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Florida House Democratic Caucus members are concerned by the state Department of Education’s failure to submit the necessary paperwork to the U.S. Department of Education.
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04/22/2009
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House Republicans To Block Public Testimony on Massive Election Rewrite
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Florida House Republicans signaled intent to trample on the public’s right to participate in the legislative process with a partisan refusal to allow public testimony in House committees about their sweeping election law changes.
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04/22/2009
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Halt House Republican Near-Shore Oil Drilling Plan and Approve Renewable Energy Bill
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Florida House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands (D-Weston) called on House Republican leaders to take urgent action on important environmental legislation and to halt their controversial oil-drilling proposal.
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04/21/2009
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Letter from Caucus to Gov Crist Regarding House PBC-EDCA 09-08
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It would be a travesty for the Florida Legislature to take actions now that would reverse our state’s progress toward making our elections more open and accessible.
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04/20/2009
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Letter from Leader Sands to House Speaker Cretul Regarding Election Laws Bill
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In its current form, this legislation will create new barriers to the voting process and drastically limit citizen involvement in elections and government.
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04/17/2009
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House Republicans Violate No-Tax Pledge
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Twenty-one Republican members of the Florida House signed a pledge to taxpayers created by Grover Norquist’s Americans for Tax Reform.
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04/16/2009
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House Republicans Refuse Federal Money for Unemployment Compensation
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State Representative Kevin J. G. Rader (D-Delray Beach) today presented an amendment that would have helped Florida obtain $444 million in economic recovery stimulus money for the state’s Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund.
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04/16/2009
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Perspective on Adam Hasner Vote on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
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Leader Hasner argued today against allowing Florida’s public universities to use public money toward embryonic stem cell research.
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04/16/2009
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House Republicans Offer Budget that Cuts Education and Raises Taxes on Working Families
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Florida House Democrats have proposed alternatives that would balance the state’s budget without making radical and reckless policy changes.
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04/06/2009
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Letter from Leader Sands to Speaker Cretul Regarding Renewable Green Energy 4-6-09
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We respectfully request you give our bills an expeditious hearing.
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04/02/2009
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Look Who's Raising Taxes on the Middle Class
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There they go again! Florida House Republicans are saying one thing and doing another.
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04/01/2009
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Florida House Passes Motor Vehicle and Mobile Home Title Transfer Bill
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The House of Representatives today approved the Motor Vehicle and Mobile Homes Title Transfer Bill (House Bill 293) by Representative Hazelle Rogers (D-Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County) by a vote of 117 to 1.
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04/01/2009
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Perspective on Chair Anitere Flores' Proposed Education Budget
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Florida still ranks among the lowest states in per-capita funding of education.
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03/31/2009
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Time Is Right For Workplace Safety Legislation
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House Bill 1029 implements vital recommendations of the Florida Public Task Force on Workplace Safety and the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Board.
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03/31/2009
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Prescription Drug Monitoring Saves Lives, Fights Fraud
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Representative Skidmore is the sponsor of HB 583 and HB 585 that would create program for tracking the dispensing of controlled substances.
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03/31/2009
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Lexington Herald Leader - Regarding State Representative Kelly Skidmore (D-Boca Raton)
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(Representative Kelly) Skidmore has sponsored a bill authorizing a prescription-drug monitoring system.
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03/27/2009
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Time Is Right To Boost Unemployment Compensation
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Florida House Democrats understand that our citizens want solutions and not vague or indefensible explanations about why we shouldn’t use Florida’s full and fair share of economic stimulus dollars.
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03/26/2009
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Letter to Speaker Cretul Regarding Unemployment Compensation and Federal Stimulus - March 26, 2009
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The current economic crisis demands action.
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03/26/2009
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DOUBLE OOPS House Republicans Vote To Increase Class Size
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State Rep. Martin Kiar (D-Davie) issued the following statement in response to the House Republican Office misrepresentations of his proposed amendment to House Joint Resolution 919, class size legislation.
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03/25/2009
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Democratic Lawmakers Offer Plan To Improve Class Size Legislation HJR 919
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An amendment offered in the House Education Policy Committee by Representative Martin Kiar (D-Davie) would require the state to complete the last step toward phasing in the Class Size amendment in 2010.
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03/25/2009
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House Republicans Want School Parents to Pay More for Lost Textbooks
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Making students and parents pay more for tattered textbooks is a wrongheaded solution to the financial plight of our state.
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03/25/2009
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PRESS RELEASE - Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Encourages Florida to Pass Prescription Monitoring Bill
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State Representative Kelly Skidmore (D-Boca Raton) today forwarded a letter from Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo to Florida House Speaker Larry Cretul.
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03/24/2009
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Letter to Speaker Cretul from Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Regarding PDMP
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Letter to Speaker Cretul from Kentucky's Lieutenant Governor Regarding Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), dated March 20, 2009.
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03/24/2009
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Hasner and Crist at Odds Over Federal Economic Stimulus
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Florida House Democrats encourage Governor Charlie Crist to meet House Republican Leader Adam Hasner, who is prepared to gamble with Florida’s economy and the lives of Floridians.
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03/23/2009
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Taxpayer Dollars Wasted Under House Republican Leadership
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“It’s essential that Republican leaders stop posturing and start writing a new state budget that takes into account the difficulties facing Floridians.”
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03/19/2009
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How does HJR1013 (The Anti-Worker Plan) Mislead the Public?
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ANSWER: The right to cast a secret ballot in federal, state and local elections is already guaranteed and protected in the Florida Constitution.
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03/19/2009
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Trojan Horse--Day 30--Florida Held Hostage
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House Joint Resolution 1013 is the Florida House Republican’s newest Trojan Horse.
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03/17/2009
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State Education Budget Crisis Day 29
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Florida House Democrats believe that these funds can help ease the blow of our state’s financial crisis, bolster our economy and improve Florida’s schools.
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03/16/2009
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DAY 28 -- STATE BUDGET CRISIS -- Florida Held Hostage
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Will House Republicans accept Florida’s full and fair share of federal economic recovery funds that President Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress are providing to help rebuild our economy?
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03/11/2009
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Jim Greer Should Just Read the State Constitution
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“Perhaps Chairman Greer can put his press releases on hold until he studies the state constitution."
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03/10/2009
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Rep. Mary Brandenburg (D-Lake Worth) and Alonzo Mourning of the Miami Heat Fight for Floridians with Kidney Disease
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House Bill 675, which is co-sponsored by Representative Mary Brandenburg (D-Lake Worth) and supported by former NBA/Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning, aims to alleviate the financial burdens of these Floridians.
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03/10/2009
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House Republicans Still Owe Floridians a $13-billion Answer
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“It’s time for our Republican colleagues to follow the guidance of House Democrats and Governor Crist and concentrate on the troubles that ail Florida, including high unemployment, home foreclosures, public school needs, and too many uninsured Floridians,” said Sands.
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03/10/2009
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Representative Abruzzo's Nicole Hornstein Act Clears Committee
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The Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committee in the Florida House approved today the Nicole Hornstein Act (House Bill 169).
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03/06/2009
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Florida House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands Statement Regarding President Obama's Stem Cell Research Funding
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“I applaud President Obama’s initiative and understanding of this most critical research need,” Representative Sands said.
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03/03/2009
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State of the State Response
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State of the State Response from House Democratic Leader Pro Tempore Geraldine Thompson.
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03/03/2009
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Leader Pro Tempore Geraldine Thompson to Deliver Democratic Response
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House Democratic Leader Pro Tempore Geraldine Thompson to deliver House Democratic Caucus Response to Governor Crist's 2009 State of the State Address.
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03/03/2009
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Florida House Democrats Elect Representative Ron Saunders as House Speaker Designate
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Florida House Democrats Elect Representative Ron Saunders Speaker-Designate for the 2010-2012 term.
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03/02/2009
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House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands Statement Regarding Representative Dean Cannon
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“On behalf of the House Democratic Caucus, I offer warm congratulations to Representative Cannon."
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02/20/2009
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House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands Statement on Gov Crist Proposed Budget
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“We applaud Governor Charlie Crist for showing courage and doing the right thing by making use of federal economic recovery funds in the state budget that he has presented to the Legislature."
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02/19/2009
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Solutions - Not Cuts - For Schools Release
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Democratic members of the committee opposed a move by the committee’s Republican leadership that would seek a 15-percent across-the-board reduction in school spending.
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02/18/2009
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Republicans Vote to Put More Special Interest Money Into Politics Release
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Democrats are pleased to stand with good government groups like the League of Women Voters, Common Cause, Florida Public Interest Research Group, and the Sierra Club in opposing measures that would quiet the public’s voice in politics.
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02/12/2009
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Core Mission for School Release
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"Caucus members led a passionate debate Thursday with Republicans on the House PreK-12 Appropriations Committee."
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02/09/2009
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House Democrats Welcome President Obama
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House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands and Caucus Members welcome President Barack Obama to the Sunshine State and embrace his call for a federal economic stimulus package.
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01/30/2009
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House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands on Representative Ray Sansom’s Recusal of House Speaker Duties
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“The Florida House Democratic Caucus is not distracted from the people’s business.”
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01/27/2009
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House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands -- Statement on Crist Budget Vetoes
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“I encourage the governor to continue working with the House Democratic Caucus in setting new priorities for the state and beginning Florida on a road to economic recovery.”
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01/14/2009
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House Democrats - These Cuts Lack Courage
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“We have to have the political courage to provide the needs and meet the priorities of Florida,” said Democratic Leader Franklin Sands, D-Weston.
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01/11/2009
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Comments on State Budget Cuts
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"Republican leaders have once again failed to heed Democratic Caucus members’ advice."
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01/10/2009
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In Case You Missed It -- Officials Pull a Fast One
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“The real problem is that Republican lawmakers aren’t willing to have an honest discussion about the state’s dismal financial picture and are taking the easy but short-sighted route to balancing the budget.”
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01/09/2009
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House Democrats - These Cuts Fail Children, Seniors and Florida
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“The House Republican budget takes from seniors, the frail and the vulnerable,” said Representative Kelly Skidmore, the Democratic Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Council on General Government and Health Care.
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01/06/2009
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House Republicans Rush to Cut Schools and Seniors
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Democrats are seeking a broad discussion of budget options during this special session of the Legislature.
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01/06/2009
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Representative Joseph Gibbons Statement Regarding Visit Florida
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"People need assurances from government leaders that effective economic development strategies, such as the Visit Florida program, will flourish."
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12/22/2008
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House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands -- Statement on Madoff Issue
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The Sands’ have participated for more than a decade, with the input of professional advisors, in accounts managed by Bernard Madoff Investment Securities.
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12/16/2008
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Corporate Income Tax Credit Scholarship Letter
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"...conduct a more thorough review of the Corporate Income Tax Credit Scholarship program."
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12/16/2008
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Representative Martin Kiar Statement on OPPAGA Report
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“The Legislature should demand a more honest report card on vouchers. I will ask OPPAGA to conduct a more complete review of the program."
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12/15/2008
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House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands Regarding House Speaker Ray Sansom
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"The sooner the public hears straightforward answers, the sooner we can focus on the people's priorities."
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