/tags/democratic-party democratic party en-US WLRN Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:22:31 GMT /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-03-03/florida-roundup-republican-control-legislative-session This is the first time in over a century there’s not a single Democrat in statewide elected office. Also: the 2023 legislative session is coming, and the state may preempt local control over water quality, pollution and wetlands. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:22:31 GMT /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-03-03/florida-roundup-republican-control-legislative-session Heather Schatz /show/the-florida-roundup/2023-03-03/florida-roundup-republican-control-legislative-session This is the first time in over a century there’s not a single Democrat in statewide elected office. Also: the 2023 legislative session is coming, and the state may preempt local control over water quality, pollution and wetlands. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:48:16 GMT /show/the-florida-roundup/2023-03-03/florida-roundup-republican-control-legislative-session Bridget O'Brien /florida-news/2023-03-01/florida-senator-plans-to-cancel-the-democratic-party-for-past-proslavery-stance A Republican bill seeks to cancel the Democratic Party with newly proposed Senate Bill 1248, also called "The Ultimate Cancel Act." Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT /florida-news/2023-03-01/florida-senator-plans-to-cancel-the-democratic-party-for-past-proslavery-stance Adrian Andrews /politics/npr-breaking-news/2023-02-24/this-group-gets-left-leaning-policies-passed-in-red-states-how-ballot-measures The Fairness Project has won campaigns to raise the minimum wage and expand Medicaid in nine states dominated by Republicans. Next is abortion. But there's growing pushback from state lawmakers. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:00:34 GMT /politics/npr-breaking-news/2023-02-24/this-group-gets-left-leaning-policies-passed-in-red-states-how-ballot-measures Laura Benshoff /politics/2022-11-18/nancy-pelosi-is-stepping-down-as-a-party-leader-heres-who-might-replace-her Nancy Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker, says she will step down as leader of the House Democrats next year. Now, a new batch of lawmakers is in the leadership spotlight. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:00:00 GMT /politics/2022-11-18/nancy-pelosi-is-stepping-down-as-a-party-leader-heres-who-might-replace-her Ximena Bustillo, Lexie Schapitl /news/2022-06-23/andrew-gillum-released-until-trial-after-pleading-not-guilty-to-charges-of-fraud-lying-to-fbi Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum pleaded not guilty to all federal charges brought against him on Wednesday before he was released pending trial. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:38:37 GMT /news/2022-06-23/andrew-gillum-released-until-trial-after-pleading-not-guilty-to-charges-of-fraud-lying-to-fbi Valerie Crowder /news/2022-05-02/democratic-gubernatorial-candidates-take-aim-at-desantis Congressman Charlie Crist is stressing a need for party unity among the Democratic gubernatorial candidates, who agree their priority is to stop Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the “culture wars” he has championed. Mon, 02 May 2022 15:21:48 GMT /news/2022-05-02/democratic-gubernatorial-candidates-take-aim-at-desantis Jim Turner | News Service of Florida /2022-04-27/immigration-advocates-warn-of-midterm-risks-for-democrats-if-title-42-isnt-lifted With voter enthusiasm among Democrats already lagging going into the midterms, immigration advocates say they will dampen it more by not calling for the 2020 public health order to be lifted. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:15:00 GMT /2022-04-27/immigration-advocates-warn-of-midterm-risks-for-democrats-if-title-42-isnt-lifted Deepa Shivaram /2022-04-06/red-blue-workshops-try-to-bridge-the-political-divide-do-they-really-work More and more nonprofits are bringing Americans with opposing political views together for civil discussions on divisive issues. Critics question whether these encounters produce lasting results. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:24:04 GMT /2022-04-06/red-blue-workshops-try-to-bridge-the-political-divide-do-they-really-work John Burnett /2021-10-15/democrats-seek-a-middle-ground-on-bidens-plans-without-gutting-them Top Democrats are currently working behind the scenes to cut the cost of programs without undermining their policy goals. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:48:05 GMT /2021-10-15/democrats-seek-a-middle-ground-on-bidens-plans-without-gutting-them Kelsey Snell