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Senator Janet Cruz on Governor Ron DeSantis's Unconstitutional Voucher Plan
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement:
Today, State Senator Janet Cruz released the following statement on Governor Ron DeSantis's plan to use FEFP general revenue funding to create a new voucher program:
"Ron DeSantis's education proposal is nothing more than an unconstitutional attempt to destroy our public school system and force Florida taxpayers to pay for a voucher program.
"Let's be clear: this plan would illegally funnel FEFP money to private, unaccountable, for-profit entities -- something the Florida Supreme Court has already
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TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 15 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement:
Today, State Senator Janet Cruz released the following statement on Governor Ron DeSantis's plan to use FEFP general revenue funding to create a new voucher program:
"Ron DeSantis's education proposal is nothing more than an unconstitutional attempt to destroy our public school system and force Florida taxpayers to pay for a voucher program.
"Let's be clear: this plan would illegally funnel FEFP money to private, unaccountable, for-profit entities -- something the Florida Supreme Court has alreadyruled is unconstitutional.
"Our schools are suffering from crumbling facilities, a growing teacher shortage, and chronic underinvestment.
"We need a massive investment in our public schools -- not an illegal voucher scheme that will gut public education funding and jeopardize our kids' future."
Quijano Urges Trump to Recognize Gun Violence as Our Real National Emergency
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 15 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement:
Responding to President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration so that he can redirect taxpayer dollars to fund a wall along the southern border, that he promised his far-right base Mexico would pay for, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano released the following statement today:
"Today, President Donald Trump declared of a state of emergency on the southern border that includes directing $8 billion to build a wall. I strongly believe this is a blatant abuse of presidential power. This 'emergency'
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 15 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement:
Responding to President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration so that he can redirect taxpayer dollars to fund a wall along the southern border, that he promised his far-right base Mexico would pay for, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano released the following statement today:
"Today, President Donald Trump declared of a state of emergency on the southern border that includes directing $8 billion to build a wall. I strongly believe this is a blatant abuse of presidential power. This 'emergency'is manufactured, artificial, unnecessary and obscenely expensive.
"Gun violence is the nation's actual emergency. Assaults by firearms kill 13,000 Americans every year. There has been roughly one mass shooting per year since the Columbine tragedy in April of 1999.
"In recent mass shootings, over 200 people lost their lives at Sandy Hook, Pulse nightclub in Orlando, the church in Sutherland Springs, the concert at Mandalay Bay and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. It should be noted that none of the shooters in these tragedies was an undocumented immigrant. They were all American citizens born in the United States.
"It is for the aforementioned reasons that I plan to introduce a resolution urging the president to declare gun violence a national emergency."
Pennsylvania Democratic Party Issues Statement on Trump's National Emergency Declaration
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Sincere Harris on President Trump's national emergency declaration:
"This so-called emergency declaration is just another example of the President's misplaced priorities and selfish values. Millions of Americans are dying from the opioid epidemic. Schools, churches, clubs, and concerts have been made unsafe because of the scourge of gun violence. Flint, Michigan still does not have clean water.
"California is flooding and North Dakota is freezing because of climate change.
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Sincere Harris on President Trump's national emergency declaration:
"This so-called emergency declaration is just another example of the President's misplaced priorities and selfish values. Millions of Americans are dying from the opioid epidemic. Schools, churches, clubs, and concerts have been made unsafe because of the scourge of gun violence. Flint, Michigan still does not have clean water.
"California is flooding and North Dakota is freezing because of climate change.Puerto Rico is still recovering from monstrous hurricanes and federal neglect.
"Working Americans are struggling to pay bills because their wages have not gone up with the cost of living. These are national emergencies that the country needs to handle. This wall is nothing but a monument to the President's hate and racism, and it will forever stand as a reminder of the shamefulness of this administration.
"I urge Congress to do its constitutional duty to check the President's abuse of power and refocus our priorities to actually better the lives of the people they represent."
NHGOP Chairman Stepanek Issues Statement on President Trump's Border Security Leadership
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 15 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by chairman Stephen Stepanek regarding President Trump's leadership in securing the U.S.-Mexican border:
"President Trump is doing everything he can to fulfill his campaign promise and strengthen our southern border.
"While Democrats in Congress simply obstructed and resisted critical investments in our border security since his election, President Trump is showing the country that he is getting the job done. Under President Trump's decisive leadership, our country will be safer and stronger
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 15 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by chairman Stephen Stepanek regarding President Trump's leadership in securing the U.S.-Mexican border:
"President Trump is doing everything he can to fulfill his campaign promise and strengthen our southern border.
"While Democrats in Congress simply obstructed and resisted critical investments in our border security since his election, President Trump is showing the country that he is getting the job done. Under President Trump's decisive leadership, our country will be safer and strongerthan ever before.
"The President is utilizing every option he has to protect our nation, prevent future mass migration through the southern border, all while combating a major source of opioids and fentanyl that has plagued our nation and the state of New Hampshire."
"It would have been nice if New Hampshire's Federal Delegation, Senator Shaheen, Senator Hassan, Congresswoman Kuster, and Congressman Pappas, worked with the President to deliver border protections, but they decided to play politics with our national security instead. The people of New Hampshire will remember how limited their leadership on this issue was, and will replace them with leaders who will put America First."
Holley, Vainieri Huttle Consumer Cybersecurity Bill Aiming to Inform New Jerseyans How to Protect Their Online Data Clears Assembly Panel
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 15 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release:
Citing the rise in consumer online data breaches, Assembly Democrats Jamel Holley and Valerie Vainieri Huttle, through their legislation (A-4976), aim to inform consumers on online privacy and ways to protect their personal information. The bill was approved Thursday by the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
The sponsors said the bill was inspired by the numerous tours and panel discussions on cybersecurity and consumer information breaches in relation to homeland security
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TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 15 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release:
Citing the rise in consumer online data breaches, Assembly Democrats Jamel Holley and Valerie Vainieri Huttle, through their legislation (A-4976), aim to inform consumers on online privacy and ways to protect their personal information. The bill was approved Thursday by the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
The sponsors said the bill was inspired by the numerous tours and panel discussions on cybersecurity and consumer information breaches in relation to homeland securityconcerns.
"Billions of consumer files are compromised daily through hacking incidents," said Holley (D-Union), who serves as vice-chair of the Assembly Homeland Security Committee. "The harvesting of personal information from 50 million Facebook users by Cambridge Analytica in 2014 to cyber thieves stealing consumer's data from Marriott and T-Mobile are just a few of the nation's largest, most impactful data breaches within the last decade. These incidents are a wake-up call to all consumers on how vulnerable personal information is online. This legislation would help convey the necessary steps consumers must take to protect themselves and their information when conducting online transactions, whether it's through simple banking or shopping."
"The violation of online data privacy is a national epidemic, hurting businesses and discouraging consumers," said Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen), chairwoman of the Assembly Homeland Security Committee. "Consumers have to know how to protect their personal information and what to do in the case that their information is compromised. Protecting one's personal data, on line or not, should always be a high priority."
American Consumer Credit Counseling says that 64% of U.S. adults "do not trust" major retailers with their payment cards, and 52% of consumers surveyed say they have already been affected by some form of payment card fraud.
"Data protection is a necessity to create trust, confidence and transparency in the digital age for both the consumer and business community alike," said Dr. David Weiss, Esq., the founder and director of the Institute for Dispute Resolution (IDR) at the New Jersey City University School of Business.
"Protection of a consumer's personal information and the right to engage in online activities is just as important, because of the digital age we're living in, as any other of our individual freedoms. This policy would help to inform the public about the precautions they should take to protect themselves online."
The bill (A-4976) requires the New Jersey Cybersecurity Communications Cell (NJCCIC) to develop informational materials for use by consumers in the state concerning cybersecurity best practices and awareness.
The informational materials are to include, but not limited to:
1) Best practices for consumers concerning the security and privacy of online consumer data;
2) Methods consumers may use to conceal and protect their data;
3) Common ways that consumer and personal data is stolen;
4) Information relevant to any cybersecurity threat specific to consumers in this state; and
5) A comprehensive list of cybersecurity resources for consumers, including information on how a consumer may report a cybersecurity threat to state or federal authorities and any related contact information.
The bill also required the NJCCIC to provide the information to any New Jersey
consumer upon request and is to be made available to the public through the website.
The NJCCIC is the State's one-stop shop for cyber security information sharing, threat analysis, and incident reporting. A component organization within the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, the NJCCIC works to promote statewide awareness of local cyber threats.
Black Caucus Responds to Trump's National Emergency Declaration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement by chair Rep. Karen Bass, D-California, after President Trump declared a national emergency to build a border wall:
"This declaration has more to do with the President's bruised ego than actually doing what is best for America. The author of The Art of The Deal couldn't make a deal to build a wall. This is a fake solution to a fake crisis and we must stand firm in keeping the nation focused on the real issues impacting Americans.
"There are families who can't make ends meet because their wages are too low. Citizens
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement by chair Rep. Karen Bass, D-California, after President Trump declared a national emergency to build a border wall:
"This declaration has more to do with the President's bruised ego than actually doing what is best for America. The author of The Art of The Deal couldn't make a deal to build a wall. This is a fake solution to a fake crisis and we must stand firm in keeping the nation focused on the real issues impacting Americans.
"There are families who can't make ends meet because their wages are too low. Citizensare being denied equal access at the ballot box because of voter suppression.
"We have a criminal justice system that still treats Americans better if they are rich and guilty than if they are poor and innocent. Black boys and girls are dying prematurely from gun violence while Black women are losing their lives during childbirth.
"These are just some of the real crises confronting America. Mr. President, it's time to finally demonstrate the leadership worthy of the office you hold."
After Years of GOP Inaction, Nevada Democrats Step Up and Pass Background Checks Measure
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement:
In 2016, a majority of Nevadans voted in favor of a ballot initiative to implement background checks on private gun sales, but then-Attorney General Adam Laxalt refused to do his job and enforce this requirement. After years of Republican inaction on common sense gun safety measures, today Democrats successfully passed legislation enacting background checks and Governor Sisolak signed the bill into law.
Nevada State Democratic Party Chair William McCurdy II released the following statement:
"I am proud
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CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement:
In 2016, a majority of Nevadans voted in favor of a ballot initiative to implement background checks on private gun sales, but then-Attorney General Adam Laxalt refused to do his job and enforce this requirement. After years of Republican inaction on common sense gun safety measures, today Democrats successfully passed legislation enacting background checks and Governor Sisolak signed the bill into law.
Nevada State Democratic Party Chair William McCurdy II released the following statement:
"I am proudof our leaders in Carson City today for enacting the will of voters by finally passing legislation requiring background checks on private gun sales--closing the loophole once and for all.
"Former Attorney General Adam Laxalt failed to do his job and neglected his responsibility to make our communities safer when he refused to enforce this common sense measure.
"It is the duty of our elected officials to honor the will of Nevadans and I am beyond grateful for the legislators and gun safety advocates whose tireless dedication got us to this moment.
"I also want to thank Governor Sisolak for his leadership on this issue and applaud him for both testifying to the need for this legislation and for signing this critical bill into law. Our state is safer because of it."
