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Val Demings Proposal to Block Arming Teachers Passes House Committee

June 16, 2018 Staff

The House Committee on Homeland Security passed a measure introduced by Rep. Val Demings which would prohibit the purchase of firearms for teachers with anti-terror funding.

Arrest Report: Congressman Soto Was With Wife Day of Disney Arrest

May 21, 2018 Sources

The arrest affidavit, which was obtained by the West Orlando News, reveals more details surrounding the incident at Disney, but also raises additional questions.

Renewed Homeland Security Funding for Orlando

May 21, 2018 Staff

Orlando will be the recipient of $1,500,000 in anti-terrorism funding under the Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Area Security Initiative…

Rep. Soto Signs Bipartisan Discharge Petition to Force a Vote to Protect Dreamers

May 21, 2018 Staff

Rep. Darren Soto signed a bipartisan discharge petition to force a long-overdue vote on the House Floor to protect America’s Dreamers…

Alan Grayson Is Back

May 6, 2018 Mike Cantone

Progressive powerhouse and former Congressman Alan Grayson is making his return to politics, announcing he is running for his old congressional seat in Orlando’s 9th District.

Tarana Burke Tells Supporters ‘Me Too’ Needs to Become ‘We Too’ at Orlando Event

May 6, 2018 Staff

“We are a global community, and we are powerful,” civil rights activist and “Me Too” founder Tarana Burke said. “‘Me Too’ needs to become ‘We Too.’”

Rep. Bob Cortes to Provide Leadership in National Hispanic Legislators Organization

May 6, 2018 Staff

State Representative Bob Cortes announced that he has been appointed South Region Chair of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators…

Planned Parenthood Welcomes ‘Me Too’ founder Tarana Burke at Orlando Benefit Dinner

April 16, 2018 Staff

“Tarana has given a voice to sexual abuse survivors, and her revolutionary movement supports so many Planned Parenthood patients both here in Orlando and around the country,” said PPSWCF President and CEO Stephanie Kight

Democrat Dr. Lee Mangold Qualifies for Ballot by Petition

April 16, 2018 Staff

“The level of support has been astounding,” commented Dr. Mangold. “We certainly didn’t do this alone.”

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