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Florida Democrats call on DeSantis to act before SNAP assistance gets delayed during government shutdown Millions of low-income Floridians who receive food stamp benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including veterans and the elderly, could see their benefits for...

"Millions of low-income Floridians who receive food stamp benefits through SNAP, including veterans and the elderly, could see their benefits for November delayed if the U.S. government shutdown stretches into next month,"
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Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried Calls on Governor Ron DeSantis to Ensure Over One Million Florida Kids don’t go Hungry this Holiday Season As the United States enters day twenty-three of the Federal Government shutdown, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried calls on Governor Ron DeSantis to ensure that Florida kids don’t go hungry t...

“Nearly 3 million Floridians who rely on SNAP benefits are at risk of going hungry on November 1, including 1.5 million children. Governor DeSantis can stop this," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried.

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Carlos Guillermo Smith unveils lifeline housing assistance bill for Florida veterans The program would consist of a one-time security deposit assistance grant, up to the value of $2,000.

State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith is proposing the Veterans' Rental Assistance Grant Program to give financial assistance to low-income, honorably discharged veterans 🇺🇸🏠 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/761944-carlos-guillermo-smith-unveils-lifeline-housing-assistance-bill-for-florida-veterans/

GOTV Phonebank: City of Miami Municipal Elections · Florida Democratic Party Join the Florida Democratic Party for our **Night of Action** as we get out the vote in the City of Miami municipal elections. No experience necessary—just a willingness to make a difference. We’ll p...

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Republicans would rather keep the government shutdown than negotiate to keep healthcare affordable.

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🚨TOMORROW NIGHT: Municipal Phone Bank Night of Action
We are all hands on deck for upcoming elections! Thursday, October 23 we are hosting a night of action to support Democrats running in municipal elections on November 4!

Hardworking Floridians are paying the price of the Republican government shutdown.

Union members: we see you and we hear you. Your labor built our state, and Florida Democrats are fighting alongside you to make life more affordable.

WATCH: FL Republican Reps Salazar, Gimenez and Diaz-Balart represent 3 of the top 5 districts in FL with the most Obamacare enrollees.

Instead of fighting to lower your healthcare costs, they’re on vacation.

Happy Diwali! May the beauty of the festival of lights fill your heart with hope and happiness.

Florida Democrats 💙 America!

This weekend, 7 million Americans participated in the largest single-day mobilization in U.S. history to remind Trump: the power belongs to the people.

#NoKingsFlorida

South Florida cities rank among highest in national 'House Poor' rankings. Hialeah tops the US list The term "house poor" applies to homeowners who spend significantly more than the commonly recommended 28% of their salary on housing costs.

"The data underscores that for a growing number of South Florida residents, the dream of homeownership is increasingly becoming a struggle to maintain a basic standard of living."
https://www.wlrn.org/business/2025-10-16/south-florida-hialeah-national-house-poor

The Florida Democratic Party Calls on Congressman Cory Mills to Resign or Be Expelled The Florida Democratic Party is calling for Congressman Cory Mills to resign immediately following reports that a restraining order has been issued against him, just the latest in a series of scandals...

“Congressman Mills has shown us exactly who he is: a man who poses a danger to his intimate partners and who has repeatedly voted to take away Floridians’ healthcare," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried.

Full statement ⤵️ floridadems.org/2025/10/the-...

Millions of Americans are going to lose their healthcare. Republicans don't care.

Close to 90 No Kings events are scheduled across Florida on Saturday This will be the third such No Kings protest this year. The previous ones attracted large groups of protesters, with the June event claiming more than 5 million nationwide.

On Saturday, Floridians will stand united with millions across the country. Our message is clear: No crowns, no thrones, and NO KINGS. #NoKingsFlorida
https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2025-10-17/close-to-90-no-kings-events-scheduled-florida-saturday

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Federal firings could reach 10,000 during shutdown, Vought says That's more than twice as many terminations as the White House said it was conducting.

"Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have been either fired or pushed out of their jobs this year by the Trump administration — pushing the unemployment rate in Washington, D.C., to the highest levels in the country."
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The Florida Democratic Party Calls on RNC to Denounce Hateful Speech in GOP Chat Leak The Florida Democratic Party Chair, Nikki Fried, denounced the bigoted, hateful remarks in a private chat among young GOP members, as reported by Politico. “These remarks are not isolated; they reflec...

“These remarks are not isolated; they reflect a dangerous undercurrent that undermines our democracy...The Republican National Committee must immediately condemn these comments and take action," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried.

Full statement on the GOP chat leak ⤵️
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FL Democrats are fighting to make your life affordable — while FL Republicans steal your tax dollars and jack up your costs.

Their corruption isn’t just unfair, it’s dangerous. Floridians deserve leaders who defend them, not exploit them.

Moody and FL Republicans are blocking ACA tax credits that made health care affordable — if they expire Dec. 31, insurance costs will skyrocket overnight.

Call her office today & tell her: No Healthcare, No Vote.

Last week, Florida Democrats were activating up and down the state — leading roundtables, coordinated trainings, and organizing on the ground.

We’re not waiting for 2026. Our Pendulum Program means showing up everywhere, all the time.

Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ means $3.8B cut to Florida health care system Here's how the federal government's changes could affect Florida's hospitals.

"President Donald Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' will cut $3.8 billion from Florida’s health care system, with that money primarily affecting Florida hospitals."

Reminder: Florida Republicans voted for this betrayal.
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Commentary: Florida hit hardest by Obamacare cuts | Rep. Darren Soto As the Congressman writes, in Florida, 4.6 million people get their private health plans through the Obamacare exchange, and the top 10 Obamacare congressional districts are all in the state.

"If President Trump and Republicans don’t agree to extend the ACA Premium Tax Credit, 24.3 million Americans will see their health care costs spike by 75% or more. Two million Floridians are estimated to lose insurance, and many will needlessly get sicker and die as a result."
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Live updates: Hamas frees living hostages and Israel releases prisoners as Trump visits the region Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages Monday, and Israel released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. U.S. President Donald Trump is in the region to discuss postwar plans.

The FDP joins the world in welcoming the safe return of all remaining living hostages released by Hamas. We are hopeful this ceasefire marks the beginning of an enduring peace. Every family deserves safety, dignity, and the chance to rebuild.

https://apnews.com/live/israel-hamas-updates-10-13-2025

On Indigenous People’s Day, Florida Democrats honor and reflect on the history, resilience, and rich culture of our Indigenous communities.

Florida Senate Democrats rolled out the first bills in their 2026 Affordability Agenda — a plan designed to bring relief to Floridians facing skyrocketing costs under Republican leadership.

The Florida Democratic Party Celebrates Nobel Peace Prize Win for Venezuelan Leader María Corina Machado Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried released the following statement celebrating Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless w...

"María Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize is not only a recognition of her courage and conviction, it’s a tribute to every Venezuelan who has risked everything to fight for freedom, justice, and human rights," said FDP Chair Nikki Fried.

Full statement ⤵️ floridadems.org/2025/10/the-...