Washington, D.C. – After the chaos and confusion surrounding the Wisconsin primary, an analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that 40 states plus the District of Columbia have election systems that are not much better or are even worse positioned than Wisconsin when it comes to responding to a pandemic.

MIAMI-DADE – In an effort to assist South Dade’s farmers that are taking a big financial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, and to give the South Florida agricultural industry a much needed boost, County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava is calling for comprehensive farm aid.

FLORIDA — Today, Osceola County District 2 Commissioner Viviana Janer endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg, and will serve as a Co-Chair for Florida Puerto Ricans for Mike.

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FLORIDA — Bloomberg campaign National Co-Chair and former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz released the following statement today in response to Bernie Sanders’ comments last night on 60-Minutes defending Fidel Castro and his regime, saying, “it’s unfair to simply say everything is bad.” Diaz responded:

MIAMI- The State of Florida voter registration and party change deadline for the March 17, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary Election is Tuesday, February 18. Voters are encouraged not to wait and register to vote or make party changes today in one of the following ways:

MIAMI, FL – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26) released the following statement after voting to pass a $484 billion emergency aid package: 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26) applauded a $2,877,758 Health and Human Services (HHS) Head Start grant for Le Jardin Community Center in Homestead, Florida. Le Jardin Community Center provides low-income children and families of diverse backgrounds opportunities to learn, develop, and increase their likelihood of success in the future.

Miami, Fla. — Today, Forward Florida announced the launch of a Spanish-langauge digital ad aimed at moving Florida Latinos to register to vote and engage in the 2020 election. 

Washington, DC - Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is introducing the bicameral Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act. The legislation is co-sponsored by Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and 14 of their Senate colleagues. In the House, the legislation is being introduced by Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Representative Karen Bass (D-CA-37), Representative Barbara Lee (D- CA-13), and is co-sponsored by more than 80 of their colleagues. 

Tulsa, Oklahoma--Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberghas a problem with the systematic racism and societal bias that has kept Black America from achieving the economic equity.  And he is the only presidential candidate to confront the issue with a proposal to address one of the nations’ most prevalentdilemmas.  Bloomberg’s belief that the wall of discrimination has kept Black America from building generational wealthwas reinforced when he visited remnants of the little-known Black Wall Street Massacre site in Tulsa, Oklahoma.It was more evidence of America’s dark history. So, Bloomberg unveiled his Greenwood Initiative that will bring about economic justice to Black Americans at a time when it is essential.

MIAMI,  –Republicans from all across the state are gathering for a traditional Sunday afternoon picnic, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Tropical Park.