Charlotte Democrats Matching Fund
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Documents: Scott administration had long-running role in collapsed FIU bridge
The Scott administration quickly worked to distance itself from the collapse of a Florida International University pedestrian bridge that left six dead, but documents from the state’s transportation department and the university paint a different picture
A Matching Grant to support young Democratic Women
The DWC of Charlotte County: A MATCHING GRANT to support young Democratic Women is available. As we look to the future there is a unique opportunity: An extremely generous couple is offering a matching grant up to $5000 to fund the DWC Scholarship program in the years to come. You are invited to be a…
Democrats hold double-digit lead for 2018 midterm elections
Democrats enjoy a 10-point advantage over Republicans in congressional preference for the 2018 midterm elections, even as President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has ticked up, the latest national NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll finds
Local students honor Parkland dead with respect
Participation by students in Charlotte County and North Port High during Wednesday’s national recognition of the Parkland tragedy was heartfelt and respectful — obviously planned in coordination and with the support of school personnel.
Charlotte Co. Democrats unveil new look for Events Outreach
Charlotte County Democrats showed off new graphics and new messaging for the Party’s presence at this past weekend’s Taste of Punta Gorda. The signs and posters allowed volunteers and Party officers to encourage interested visitors to take action
Rep. Tom Rooney: ‘We have gone off the rails’
“Certainly he was helped by the Russian propaganda but I think Russia was just generally trying to hurt everybody,” Rooney, a member of the Intelligence Committee, said on CNN.
Armed employees? School districts weighing options
The Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott Friday, would allow JROTC officers, current or retired armed service members and retired law enforcement officers to carry guns on school campuses.
Gov. Rick Scott signs gun bill. Florida Democrats say it’s not enough
Many Democrats and supporters of gun control say the changes don’t go far enough. A recent statewide poll said 62 percent of voters in Florida support a ban on assault weapons
March for Our Lives!
Charlotte County students are going to stand up and be counted in their lives. The March for Our Lives event is a chance for students to send their message to all who will listen – 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 10 AM March 24
Fla. House passes gun and school safety bill, sends to governor
Democrats said the legislation doesn’t go far enough to limit access to guns, especially military-style assault rifles and high-capacity magazines like the kind used in Parkland.
Parkland survivors take their cause to constitution review hearing in Cape Coral
“The main motivations that are pushing me forward are sheer anger and disgust toward our elected officials who have refused to take action,” Hogg said. “The motivation is to take action at the polls this November.”
Emotional Florida House appears on verge of approving bill on guns and school security
Democrats tried to outlaw assault weapons and large-scale magazines, tax ammunition, require background checks on all gun transactions, mandate safety improvements at pawn shops and gun stores and allow cities and counties to pass stricter gun laws than the Legislature.
Think bigger for Sunseeker Resort
Would the developer have to build his proposed seawall and riverwalk even without the county giving him four acres of park land? Would the parking garage be built to meet the developer’s quota for spaces or for public access? Tiseo asked, “Would the pedestrian bridge, slated to have 90-foot-tall towers, block the “vista of our harbor?” He got hazy answers, at best.
America’s Consumer Watchdog is at Risk
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau which was established during President Obama’s Administration has returned almost $12-billion to individuals who have lost their hard-earned money as a result of questionable or unethical business practices.
Confusion in the Florida Senate as AR-15 ban fails to pass
It appeared Florida’s upper chamber had approved a ban on AR-15-style rifles Saturday, but a later roll call vote clarified that it did not have the votes to pass.
David Hogg: Tallahassee Lawmakers Care More About Pornography Than Our Lives
During an appearance last night on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, Douglas student David Hogg said that Tallahassee lawmakers were more interested in cracking down on pornography than pushing for common sense gun safety and protecting lives.
‘Off the rails’: House Russia probe hits new low
Rep. Tom Rooney (R-Fla, Dist. 17) has urged the panel’s lead investigator to shut down the probe, which another GOP committee member describes as “nearly” complete. But Democrats insist that dozens more witnesses must testify
Democrats’ Orlando billboard proclaims ‘Rick Scott did nothing’ after Pulse
Democrats have launched billboards in Orlando and Tallahassee that declare that Gov. Rick Scott did nothing to address gun safety following the June 12, 2016, Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando.
Gonzalez, Sawyer enter race as more run for Congress
State Sen. Greg Steube, a Sarasota Republican, officially declared his intention to vie for the U.S. House of Representative District 17 seat earlier this week, joining a few others. And on Thursday, State Rep. Julio Gonzalez, a Venice Republican, threw his hat in the ring.