Category Archives: State News

2024 Legislative Session Update

Week 6 of the 2024 Florida Legislative Session has concluded, with the Legislature scheduled to remain in session until March 8th. Regrettably, Florida Republicans persist in being disconnected from the ...

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Gerrymander Update

In a move that could have significant implications for this year’s elections, the Florida Supreme Court has declined to expedite a challenge to Governor Ron DeSantis’ congressional redistricting plan. This ...

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Article V Convention Update

We wish we had better news. DeSantis is prioritizing an “Article V Convention” to propose new amendments to the United States constitution with no guidelines or rules for the convention. ...

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Abortion Access Hearing

Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on “The Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion.” Join Floridians Protecting Freedom for a statewide virtual Supreme ...

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Power-Hungry Politicians: Consolidating Power Through Anti-Democratic Judicial Gerrymandering | Democrats Of Indian River County

Power-Hungry Politicians: Consolidating Power Through Anti-Democratic Judicial Gerrymandering

Whether we’re from a big city like Miami or a small town like Sebastian, no one knows what’s right for our communities better than we do. That’s especially true when ...

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Sign The Petition To Place Abortion Access On Florida's Ballot

Sign The Petition To Place Abortion Access On Florida’s Ballot

Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he does not support criminalizing women who receive abortions even after he signed a six-week abortion ban into law earlier this year that includes language that could ...

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Democrats Push for Revival of $346 Million Solar Program

Democrats Push for Revival of $346 Million Solar Program

After Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed millions in federal funding, Florida Democrats are voicing concerns over the lack of Florida’s progress in renewable energy development. In response to Governor Ron DeSantis ...

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Every Vote Counts: The Power of Every Ballot in the Election Cycle

Every Vote Counts: The Power of Every Ballot in the Election Cycle

In a democratic society, every citizen holds the power to shape their nation’s destiny. One of the fundamental ways to exercise this power is through voting during the election cycle. ...

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Remembering September 11, 2001

September 11, 2001, is a date that will forever be etched in the memories of people around the world. On this tragic day, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks took ...

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Statement On The Jacksonville, FL Mass Shooting

Vero Beach, FL – William C. Evans, Chair of the Democratic Executive Committee of Indian River, released the following statement in response to the Jacksonville, Florida mass shooting incident where ...

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