Andrew Learned · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Piney Point Update

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); This weekend, a breach occurred in a containment pond at the now-defunct Piney Point phosphate mine in Manatee County.    State officials from the Department of Environmental Protection attempted to block…

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April 5, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Rep. Learned's Week in Review

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); As we begin another week of the 2021 legislative session, I want to provide you a brief overview of the important things that happened last week.    But first, an update regarding COVID-19 vaccines, begin…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

April 2, 2021 at 9:00 PM

HB 315, the "Environmental Resiliency Act"

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); As Floridians, we are uniquely susceptible to the challenges posed by climate change. With sea levels rising, our communities are experiencing worsening floods, and scientists warn that Florida's coasts c…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Reminder: Virtual Town Hall Tonight

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap');   Join me tonight at 7:00 pm for my monthly (virtual) District 59 town hall! We'll be streaming our zoom live on Facebook so everyone can join.   I'll answer questions directly from constituents, those su…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Supporting Veterans & Military Families

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Great news! The legislation I've introduced supporting veterans and military families is gaining significant support.   HB 429, the "Purple Star Campuses Act," passed the Secondary Education & Career D…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 7:04 PM

Virtual Town Hall

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap');     Join me Thursday at 7:00 pm for my monthly (virtual) District 59 town hall! We'll be streaming our zoom live on Facebook so everyone can join.   I'll answer questions directly from constituents, thos…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

March 28, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Rep. Learned's Week in Review

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Another week of the 2021 legislative session is complete! It was a busy one that included committee meetings, bill presentations, controversial votes, and lots of debate on the House floor.   But first, an…

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  Rep. Learned · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 12:24 AM

Sadowski Affordable Housing Fund

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Today, in Florida, nearly one million households spend over half their income on a place to live. Often, these families are just one missed paycheck or medical emergency away from homelessness, forced to …

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  Rep. Learned · [email protected]

March 22, 2021 at 12:05 PM

HB 565

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); There are many problems with our criminal justice system. Mass incarceration, mandatory minimum sentencing, overcriminalization of drugs, and the list goes on.    One issue that's often overlooked is how F…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

March 21, 2021 at 9:23 PM

A look inside our Vaccine Hub

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); In the first week after being elected I went inside a COVID Intensive Care Unit here at a local hospital in Riverview. I saw first-hand as our neighbors laid on their stomachs, their ventilators beeped awa…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 7:04 PM

The American Rescue Plan

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Last week, President Biden signed The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law. This comprehensive COVID-19 relief bill strategically allocates funding to encourage a robust economic recovery while creati…

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  Rep. Learned · [email protected]

March 15, 2021 at 9:57 PM

HB 1097

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Great news! Tomorrow I will be presenting my first bill, HB 1097, "Health Care Licensure Requirements," to the Professions and Public Health Subcommittee.    I believe the men and women who've served our c…

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  Rep. Learned · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 12:39 AM

HB 1411

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); As you know, the people of Florida overwhelmingly support medical marijuana. Just a few years ago, with over 70 percent of the vote, Amendment 2 was passed, thereby expanding medical marijuana access throu…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 5:50 PM

Only three days left...

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); There is only two days left before we are legally required to shutoff all fundraising for the duration of the legislative session.   Do you want to support our efforts during the upcoming legislative sessio…

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  Andrew · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 2:08 PM

Building the infrastructure of tomorrow 🚘

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); The #1 issue I hear about everyday in Brandon is the traffic...     I heard you loud and clear and I'm proud to announce that I'm taking action in my very first legislative session!    Earlier this week, I …

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

February 21, 2021 at 11:59 PM

FINAL Committee Week Recap

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); This past week we wrapped up our sixth and final committee week heading into the 2021 Legislative Session.   First, an important update for those seeking vaccines:     On the legislative front, I have GREAT…

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  Andrew · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 5:55 PM

It's that time again

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Help me keep 59 blue! Last year, we won by the slimmest margin of any Democrat in the state. I won because we started talking to voters EARLY and often. I was able to do this because of the support YOU gave m…

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  Andrew · [email protected]

February 14, 2021 at 3:14 PM

#MSDstrong: Marking this day with action

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Today marks the third anniversary of the Parkland school shooting. I want to take a moment to remember the 17 victims and their families whose lives were forever changed by this terrible act.   Today though …

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 9:25 PM

Affordable Housing Crisis and what I'm doing about it

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); I'm proud to join this bipartisan effort to protect our most vulnerable in their time of need. I'm standing up for them, and I hope you will stand by me in this effort by forwarding, sharing, and calling to advance this…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 6:26 PM

Helping kids read, one FREE book at a time...

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Many of you know, I own GradePower Learning center in Valrico, and for 8 years, I've helped young learners learn how to read and improve their reading skills. Which is why my vote to advance HB-3, "The New …

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

February 7, 2021 at 10:29 PM

#FireTheCannons!!!

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); I have just one thing to say today:     Even if we are all watching from home we are all still together. Be safe, drink responsibly, and ignore the neighbors... BE LOUD!!!   GO BUCS!   Follow alo…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 8:52 PM

Righting a wrong... Part 2

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); I recently told you about Robert DuBoise, who was recently released after 37 years in prison for a crime DNA evidence has completely exonerated of. To be honest, I did it because I believe it is the right th…

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  Rep. Andrew Learned · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 12:27 AM

BILL FILED: HB 565: Fines and Fees Council

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); We all know how unjust our criminal justice system can sometimes be. Last week, I filed legislation to right the wrong done to a man wrongfully incarcerated for 37 years. But, there's much more that needs …

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

February 1, 2021 at 7:24 PM

📢 My first bill: Helping Military Families

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Today, I'm proud to announce that I have filed my first bill in the Florida House.   HB-429, the Purple Star School Program is a bipartisan effort along with Senator Tom Wright (R) and Representative Pat M…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

January 31, 2021 at 9:32 PM

It's time we get started!

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); This week, despite 66 speakers showing up to speak against HB1 and only 2 in support. Despite 4,372 emails and calls against HB1 and only 6 in support. Despite overwhelming pushback against what is simply …

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 10:58 PM

Righting a wrong...

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Today, I am very proud to announce that I have filed House Bill  6505 "Relief of Robert Earl DuBoise." Today, I am very proud to announce that I have filed House Bill  6505 "Relief of Robert Earl DuBoise." …

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 12:00 AM

WATCH: My argument on HB1

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Watch my statement on HB1 the "Anti-Protest Bill" in the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee:     "I took an oath, to support and defend the constitution of the United States which is why I ca…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

January 24, 2021 at 4:50 PM

Tour de Florida (literally)

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); These first few weeks in office have been quite the learning experience and I wanted to share some of it with you. These first few weeks in office have been quite the learning experience and I wanted to sh…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

January 21, 2021 at 10:33 AM

FEEDBACK NEEDED: HB1 Anti Protest Bill

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); You may have heard of a new bill, HB1 or "The Combating Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act." It has been dubbed the "Anti-Protest" bill by some and next Wednesday it will com…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 3:28 AM

First Committee Week Update

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Good news, while I did get lost in the Capitol on more than one occasion this week, I got some good work done in Tallahassee and now that I’m safely back home, I wanted to report in:     Because of COVID …

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  Rep. Andrew Learned · [email protected]

January 6, 2021 at 10:46 PM

Building a new America

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); There were unbelievable and disgusting scenes out of Washington this afternoon. Let's pray together that this dark chapter in our country's history will come to an end soon.   Something to remember as it p…

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  Rep. Andrew Learned · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 7:18 PM

Official Newsletter

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap');   Happy New Year!   You're getting this e-mail via our campaign's server. That's important to note because now that I'm an elected official (thanks to you), we need to be able to communicate while maintain…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 9:36 PM

The year that was... and the work ahead

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); First and foremost, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!   I'll admit, my 2020 was better than most. I married the love of my life at a micro-wedding on Indian Rocks Beach, became a dad to twins Flynn and Lola, and was elect…

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  Rep. Andrew Learned · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 9:35 PM

The Basics on the Stimulus Package

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); This week, a new stimulus package was passed into law that provides assistance to individuals, businesses, schools and universities among others. There is a variety of aid available so stick with me as I b…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

December 25, 2020 at 3:30 AM

Merry Christmas from the Learneds

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap');     Follow along on facebook and twitter for all our updates! Did I misspell your name or get personal info wrong? You can update your information here COVID-19 is disrupting all our lives. For l…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 9:41 PM

Staying Safe this Christmas

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Here in Tampa Bay, new cases of COVID-19 are higher than ever (and no, it's not because we're testing more-- our positivity rate is also at all-time highs.) We all must do our part to keep ourselves and ou…

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  Rep. Andrew Learned · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 5:09 PM

Community

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); This holiday season, many of our neighbors are finding they need support when they never have before, and organizations across our community have stepped up to the place, bending over backwards to make sure …

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

December 13, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Feeding Tampa Bay

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); This weekend, I joined dozens of volunteers with Feeding Tampa Bay to distribute food to local families. Every Saturday, this location serves about 3,500 members of our community who are dealing with food …

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

December 6, 2020 at 9:51 PM

My visit inside the ICU

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); My #1 priority right now is helping our community get this virus under control so we can all get back to work. That's why, I was so keen on visiting St. Joseph's Hospital South last week, meeting with our …

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

November 26, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Happy Thanksgiving 👪

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); From my family to yours, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!     It's been a trying year for all of us, yet we still very much have incredible things to be thankful for.    Joe Biden is going to be our next President a…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Looking for your input

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Now that I've been sworn in and our team is working to get our district office set up, it's time to focus on the upcoming 2021 Legislative Session.   I'm your Representative! I work for you and I want to b…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Update from Tallahassee

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap');   We made it! Organizational session in Tallahassee began yesterday. Watch me being sworn in LIVE on the Florida channel at 11:00, and check out the view from my seat!     I was so lucky my family was able …

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 2:10 AM

We did it!!!

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Thousands of you dug deep, volunteered, and convinced your family, friends, and neighbors to vote for me and this win is YOUR win! THANK YOU!!!   We did it!!!   Thousands of you dug deep, volunteered, and …

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 4:56 PM

Thank you

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); No matter the outcome tomorrow, I just wanted to take a few minutes to say THANK YOU.   No matter the outcome of this election, I just want to take a few minutes to say THANK YOU.   The night Navy SEAL SC…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 7:42 PM

LAST CHANCE: the 2020 Fundraising Deadline is here

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Here's what originally motivated me to run - even before the pandemic started.   First of all, thank you for reading this.  We’ve sent a lot of emails these past months, and I’m just thankful you're paying…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Today's News

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); HEADLINE: "Andrew Learned holds narrow lead in HD 59, but it may not be all good news" This race is not over yet.   The most recent polling shows us ahead by 2 percentage points, but we are still within t…

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  Team Andrew · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Polls Don’t Vote

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); We have reasons to be optimistic but we must keep fighting! We have a lot of reasons to be optimistic right now.  Although HD 59 is a 50/50 district, our campaign is gaining momentum in the polls.  But, gue…

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  Andrew Learned · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 12:23 AM

Laser focused on the issues

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); My opponent has invested a LOT of money spreading lies about me. His strategy is identical to that of Republican politicians across the state who are relying on fear-mongering to win their races instead of…

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  Volunteer Coordinator · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 9:07 PM

Andrew Learned for Florida - Less than 2 weeks to go!

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); Hey Volunteers!   Early voting has begun! The time to be politically active is now.    Please consider signing up to our most pressing volunteer needs. With your support we will finish strong!   Thursd…

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  Team Andrew · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 4:40 PM

Your dollars are hard at work!

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Roboto&display=swap'); We wouldn’t be able to get the word out about Andrew without you. Friend of Andrew,    Thanks to your generous support over the past few months, we’ve been able to do great work to spread the word about And…

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