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U.S. House freshman from Florida takes on the hat rule

Frederica Wilson was known as the Florida state legislator whose trademark was her ever-present fancy hats. But when the Democrat was elected to South Florida's 17th District in Congress on Nov. 2, her fashion statement ran afoul of the rules.

We learned of Wilson's hat woes from a posting in Naked Politics, a Miami Herald blog:

"Wilson is hoping to have a conversation with the likely new speaker, John Boehner. At issue: whether or not the longtime lawmaker can wear her signature hats on the House floor. The House bars members from wearing hats while the body is in session, but Wilson said she believes the speaker can waive the rule, which dates to the 1800s.''

Frederica Wilson transitions from Family Politics to Congress

When Miami-Dade's Frederica Wilson goes to Washington, she will rely on her reputation as a tenacious hard worker and champion for children.

Planned Parenthood Announces Endorsement of Frederica Wilson

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates, the political and advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood in Florida, today announced their endorsements for the 2010 General Election.

“The Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates is proud to announce their endorsements for the 2010 general election,” said Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates executive director Stephanie Kunkel. “We know these candidates will work to improve access to quality health care for women, support and protect a woman’s right to choose, and support comprehensive sex education to keep our young people healthy and safe.”

EMILY’s List Endorses Frederica Wilson for Florida’s Seventeenth Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women candidates, today announced its endorsement of Frederica Wilson for Florida’s seventeenth congressional district.

Wilson romps home with easy win in primary voting

Frederica B. Wilson cruised to easy victory Tuesday in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 17th Congressional District.

With no Republican opposition in November’s general election, Wilson is likely to succeed Kendrick Meek, who easily won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate.

Wilson poised to win Meek's seat in Congress

Following in Congressman Kendrick Meek's footsteps once again, state Sen. Frederica Wilson and her signature sequined hats appear to be heading to Washington in November.

Frederica Wilson to become South Florida's newest congresswoman

Florida state Sen. Frederica Wilson edged out a crowded field of Democrats trying to replace outgoing Kendrick Meek and representing a district that includes some of the poorest areas in Miami-Dade and parts of Broward County.

The seat, which covers middle-class areas in Pembroke Pines and Miramar, was up for grabs between nine candidates after Meek decided to run for U.S. Senate.

Longtime FCAT foes renew demand for overhaul

Local activists and elected officials want the state to consider alternatives to the FCAT, an exam they say is hurting children.

State Senator Frederica Wilson Wants FCAT Law Repealed

Florida's Comprehensive Assessment Test, or FCAT, has come under fire once again. This time from State Senator Frederica Wilson, who is running for Congress. Wilson, put on her anti-FCAT hat Tuesday at a news conference in front of the Miami-Dade County School Board building and blamed the test with creating more crime.

Wilson: The Clear Front Runner

Wilson: The clear front runner
Although the Democratic primary to replace Kendrick Meek is still in the formative
stage, this survey shows that one candidate stands above the others and has a
chance to put this race away in the early stages.
Frederica Wilson is the only candidate with total name recognition over fifty
percent. Her positive name identification of 57% rivals sitting congressmen.
Her job performance as state senator at 61 to 7 percent is almost ten to one is
equally impressive.

Senator Frederica Wilson celebrates Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Miami Gardens - Senator Frederica Wilson joins with others commemorating June as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

Senator Frederica Wilson receives coveted endorsement: Florida AFL-CIO backs Wilson

Miami Gardens – Last week at the Florida AFL-CIO endorsing convention, the state’s largest labor organization with more than 400,000 members gave its full endorsement to State Senator Frederica Wilson.

LEGISLATION RELATING TO FEMALE INMATES WITH MINOR CHILDREN PASSES THROUGH SENATE COMMITTEE

TALLAHASSEE, FL --- A bill sponsored by State Senator Frederica Wilson (D-Miami Gardens), relating to female inmates who are mothers of minor children, passed the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice today. SB 1160 provides legislative findings with respect to the importance of a female inmate maintaining a relationship with her minor child.

SENATOR WILSON’S “KEEP FLORIDA WORKING ACT” ADVANCES THROUGH SENATE

TALLAHASSEE – A bill sponsored by State Senator Frederica Wilson (D-Miami Gardens), providing that restoration of civil rights cannot be required as a condition of eligibility for public employment, passed the Senate’s Committee on Judiciary today. SB 340, to be cited as the Keep Florida Working Act, facilitates access to employment for ex-offenders, allowing them to make a successful transition back into society and to provide for themselves and their families without compromising public safety.

Lawmaker targets noose displays

ST. PETERSBURG TIMES, TALLAHASSEE — The picture, spread virally on the Web, was the last straw for state Sen. Frederica Wilson. It showed a man posing in front of the White House with a noose wrapped around an American flag.

Florida Legislature to tackle class size, lawsuit damage caps

The proposed constitutional amendment to freeze class size counts is expected to clear its final Senate committee Thursday, paving the way for an early session floor vote that ensures the measure makes it on the November 2010 ballot.

Wilson Continues to Fight Jeb Bush's 'Devious Plan'

ST. PETERSBURG TIMES - Jeb Bush moved out of the Florida Governor's Mansion three years ago. But when it comes to school reform, it's like he never left. • His prickly, pushy spirit continues to guide Republicans and haunt Democrats. And this year, it will rattle the Capitol with a vengeance.

"He's very much alive and well," said Sen. Frederica Wilson, D-Miami. "He's the magician behind the whole (agenda) of chipping away at public education."

Statement from Florida Senator Frederica S. Wilson Regarding the Earthquake in Haiti

Statement from Florida Senator Frederica S. Wilson

Regarding the Earthquake in Haiti

January 12 – As the State Senator for Florida District 33 in Miami where we represent hundreds of Haitian immigrants whose families are suffering today as the result of a major catastrophic earthquake, I call upon the citizens to pray for the victims of this catastrophe – this disaster which has occurred in Haiti.

I ask for the help of citizens in gathering supplies and much needed aid to the Nation of Haiti.

I am especially concerned about the children and young people, their safety and education which may be interrupted and their futures curtailed.

I call upon the Obama administration and the State Department to urgently respond to the needs of the families in Haiti who are just beginning to recover from four back-to-back major storms.

Haiti is one of the poorest nations in the Western Hemisphere and its infrastructure is fragile, at best.

We will be asking local merchants, major businesses and citizens to assist in joining forces with the American Red Cross and Save the Children organizations to help the families affected by this catastrophic event. We particularly appeal to businesses heavily patronized by residents of District 33 in the northern areas of Miami-Dade County.

On behalf of the residents of District 33, we extend out heartfelt compassion to all of Haiti, to children who may be separated from their families, and mothers separated from their children. We pray for their unification.

For those who have suffered the loss of a love one, we pray for your strength and fortitude, as you unite in solidarity to face the hardship of this catastrophic event brought upon your country.

May God bless your people. May God bless the Nation of Haiti.

Op-Ed - Stop Texting and Drive

Senator Wilson wrote an op-ed piece about texting and driving.

Wilson Files Bills on Cell Phone and Texting Bans

For the third consecutive year, Senator Frederica Wilson (D-Miami Gardens) is filing legislation aimed at restricting cell phone use and texting by distracted Florida drivers.

PRESS RELEASE: Senator Frederica Wilson Hosts Rally Around the Community Back to School Health and Education Fair

State Senator Frederica S. Wilson (D-Miami) joins New Birth Baptist Church Cathedral of Faith International for a Community Back to School Health and Education Fair

PRESS RELEASE: Senator Frederica Wilson's statement on the loss of Father Gerard Jean-Juste

Sen. Wilson, mourning the loss of Haitian leader Father Gerard Jean-Juste, called him "Haiti's Martin Luther King Jr." and "an unparalleled crusader against injustice.”

PRESS ADVISORY: Economic Stimulus Town Hall Meetings

Due to the overwhelming outcry from the community State Senator Frederica Wilson. (D-Miami Gardens) will hold three additional Town Hall Meetings on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Ac

PRESS RELEASE: Senator Frederica Wilson: "Haiti Needs Our Attention Now"

Senator Wilson released a statement commending the United Nations' naming of former President Bill Clinton as special envoy to Haiti.

MIAMI HERALD: Sen. Wilson hosts town hall forum on Obama stimulus

Sen. Frederica Wilson invited residents to a town hall meeting on grants and assistance available under the federal stimulus act. More than 400 people attended.

ABC NEWS 10: Meeting Teaches About Stimulus Funds

Hope and help came to hundreds of people in the Liberty City area who attended a town hall meeting to learn how the federal stimulus package can improve their lives.

MIAMI HERALD: Sen. Frederica Wilson: A woman of many hats

In a political universe dominated by men in dark suits, Sen. Wilson is the rainbow that cannot be ignored.

She walks the halls of the Capitol flashing her custom-made, bedazzled cowboy hats and perfectly matched suits — her own runway of eye-popping colors that are more suited to the Miami district she represents than to good ol' boy Tallahassee.

Here in the center of Florida's political universe, the loud wardrobe of the educator-turned-Democratic lawmaker sends a clear if unspoken message to fellow lawmakers: I am here. And attention will be paid.

SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES: Wilson Announces Run for Congress

State Sen. Frederica Wilson on Thursday announced that she will be a candidate for the U.S. Congressional District 17 seat that U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek is vacating to run for the U.S. Senate. Wilson said in a prepared statement that she succeeded Meek in the Florida House of Representatives and then the Florida Senate, and now hopes to succeed him in Congress.

PRESS RELEASE: State Senator Frederica Wilson Throws Her Hat Into the Ring, Announces She Will Seek Congressional District 17 Seat

State Senator Frederica Wilson confirmed today that she will be a candidate for the Congressional District 17 seat, which Congressman Kendrick Meek is vacating to run for the US Senate. Wilson succeeded Meek in the Florida House of Representatives and then the Florida Senate and now hopes to succeed him in Congress.