Venezuelans are a proud people with a rich heritage and beautiful country, but unfortunately their government has squandered their natural resources, committed countless human rights abuses, and left the country in ruin. Despite countless protests from its citizens who hope for freedom from the oppressive rule they live under today, the Venezuelan regime remains firmly […]
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Last week, Manny Diaz Jr. and other representatives in the Florida Legislature passed a comprehensive K-12 education bill that focuses on helping Florida’s most vulnerable and at-risk students gain access to a quality education. On Sunday, March 25th, Gov. Rick Scott quickly signed House Bill 7055 into law. Students with special needs, students who have […]
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Senior members of state leadership are putting significant policy changes on the table in the wake of last week’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. This includes the kinds of gun safety measures that have received little attention in the Republican-dominated Legislature in previous years. The proposals are in consideration for the busloads of students […]
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The Manny Diaz Campaign announced that the Florida Department of State has verified that he has exceeded the 2,311 signatures required for ballot access. Diaz, who has represented District 103 in the Florida House of Representatives since 2012, is running for the District 36 seat in the Florida Senate. “I’m excited that our campaign has […]
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State Representative Manny Diaz Jr. of Miami Lakes has proposed HB 495 requiring the state conduct a study of the District Cost Differential (DCD) every ten years. Representative Diaz is the Chair of the House Education Appropriations Committee in the Florida House of Representatives. In 2004, the School District Price Level Index funding formula within […]
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In preparation for communities to take in Puerto Ricans displaced by Hurricane Maria, five Florida lawmakers are asking the state’s top education official to grant flexibility to public schools so they can accommodate additional students in the coming months. A letter sent to state Education Commissioner Pam Stewart on Monday by the lawmakers formally asked […]
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State Representative Manny Diaz joined Governor Rick Scott in Orlando as he signed House Bill 7069 into law. “Today is a landmark day for education reform in Florida,” said Diaz. “I commend the Governor for continuing his steadfast support for educational choice and opportunities. Florida once again leads the nation in bold, innovative education policy. I […]
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Tonight, Manny Diaz released the following statement on his re-election victory over Democratic challenger Ivette Petkovich in the race for House District 103: “I am deeply honored that the voters of District 103 have once again put their confidence in me to represent them in the Florida House of Representatives,” said Diaz. “We are blessed […]
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The South Florida Council of Fire Fighters is backing Diaz’s re-election bid because he will honorably serve Florida’s citizens and the men and women who work in fire service. Today, the Manny Diaz Campaign announced the endorsement of the South Florida Council of Fire Fighters (SFCFF). Diaz is seeking a third term in the Florida […]
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For more information on this year’s Back to School Tax Holiday visit the link below: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/tips/pdf/tip16a01-06_2016final06022016.pdf
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