Category Archives: State News

Democratic Candidates for Governor Debate in Tampa

Florida Democrats Chair Terrie Rizzo on Wednesday’s Democratic Gubernatorial Debate Posted April 18, 2018 Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo issued the following statement on today’s gubernatorial debate: “Today, ...

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Democrats Oppose the Use of Public Funds for Brightline

Democrats Say No to Brightline Tonight, local legislators will meet with the public at 5:30 to discuss the implications of “All Aboard Florida,” aka “Brightline,” on our community at the ...

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Community Support for Candidate Haagenson Voiced

Contested Statehouse Race is Great for District 54 TCPalm Treasure CoastPublished 4:00 a.m. ET April 2, 2018 Following special election victories by Democrats across the country, many pundits are hypothesizing ...

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2017 Immigration Ban Protest Vero Beach Florida

Trump Declares “No More DACA Deal” in Tweet

The Democratic Executive Committee of Indian River County Urges Congress to Protect Our Nation’s DREAMers On Easter morning, a day known to symbolize re-birth and reconciliation, President Trump declared war ...

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Nicole Haagenson and Family Join the Easter Parade Fun

Democratic Candidate for the Florida Legislature Marches in Local Easter Parade Nicole Haagenson (D), who is running for the Florida House of Representatives District 54, and her family marched in ...

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Governor Scott Failed To Deliver On Jobs Promises To Florida’s Working Families

Scott, Who Enriched Himself as Governor, Bragged About Florida’s Low Wages As a reminder of Rick Scott’s true jobs record, Florida Democratic Party spokesman Sebastian Kitchen released the following statement ...

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The Democrats of Indian River Marched for Our Lives

The Democrats of Indian River Continue to Speak Out Against Assault Weapons and For Gun Reform The Democrats of Indian River – the Democratic Executive Committee, the Democratic Women’s Club, ...

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Blue Wave Keeps Getting Stronger and Stronger

FDP Congratulates Conor Lamb on His Victory in PA-18 FDP Chair Terrie Rizzo released the following statement following Conor Lamb’s victory in PA-18: “This is what happens when you don’t ...

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Gun Sales, Gun Reform Being Discussed by County Commissioners

The Board of County commissioners is holding two agenda items regarding gun sales and gun control at tomorrow’s meeting. One is item 10.B.1 under the Public Discussion Items where the ...

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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY: IGNORED, INVISIBLE, IRRELEVANT IN TALLAHASSEE

BILLS TO HELP THE HEALTH OF THE LAGOON AND PROTECTIONS FROM HIGH-SPEED RAIL GO NOWHERE The annual session of the Florida legislature is coming to a disappointing but all-too-familiar end ...

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