Rep. Cynthia Stafford, another Miami-area Democrat, called it a "dangerous policy." She said she heard from parents and students who do not want more guns in schools, "So why are we doing this?" she asked.
Date: Mar 09, 2018
Category: U.S.
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Florida lawmakers pass bill that would allow school staff to carry guns
drop the program was denied on Tuesday after intense debate on the House floor. Several representatives spoke out in favor of removing the program. Rep. Cynthia Stafford, a Democrat, called it a dangerous policy that could disproportionately impact students of color who might be mistaken for shooters.
Date: Mar 08, 2018
Category: Top Stories
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Florida House debates amendments to school safety bill
"This is a dangerous bill for people of color, particularly, I believe, young black and brown boys, young black and brown girls, black and brown teachers, males and females. I think there will be some unintended consequences that are deadly and dangerous," Democratic Rep. Cynthia Stafford said.
Not only does this bill not empower women, I believe it takes our power away, Rep. Cynthia Stafford, D-Miami, said. If I have to wait, youve taken my power away from me for a decision Ive already made as if I cant make decisions on my own, in my own time.
Date: Apr 22, 2015
Category: U.S.
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Abortion, 'anti-Shariah' bills pass House, but fate uncertain in Senate
Another African-American Democrat, Rep. Cynthia Stafford of Miami, said the notion that backers of the bill were standing up against discrimination against blacks and women was a bold-faced lie.
Date: Apr 18, 2013
Category: U.S.
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Florida Gov't Weekly Roundup: Scott Pulls Off A Stunner
The governor not only gets to pick who the judges are, he gets to pick who gives him the list, said Rep. Cynthia Stafford, D-Miami. I think that upsets the balance of power here. I think we need to keep an independent judiciary.
But it passed with Rep. Cynthia Stafford, D-Miami, and Sen. Gary Siplin, D-Orlando, being the only primary committee members voting against it. Democratic state Sen. Al Lawson of Tallahassee suggested Jan. 3 but withdrew it and voted with the Republican majority for the Jan. 31 date.