x
Breaking News
More () »

Publix suspends political giving amid anti-NRA protest

Student activists from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School staged "die in" protests at two Publix stores Friday.
Students stage a "die in" at a Publix store in Coral Springs. (Photo - Mike Magnoli)

PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) - The Publix supermarket chain says it's suspending political contributions as it reevaluates its giving policy after students from the Parkland, Florida, high school where 17 people were killed called for a boycott because it supports a candidate aligned with the National Rifle Association.

Student activists from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School staged "die in" protests at two Publix stores Friday. They are upset over contributions Publix made to Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam, who has called himself an NRA sellout.

MORE: Publix feels heat for backing 'NRA sellout' for Florida governor

Publix announced earlier this week that it would "reevaluate" its donations amid the outcry. In another statement Friday it announced it would halt its contributions for now.

MORE: Plan on boycotting Publix? You should check other stores' political donations

The statement emailed by Publix spokeswoman Maria Brous said the company would "suspend corporate-funded political contributions as we reevaluate our giving processes."

(Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

Make it easy to keep up to date with more stories like this. Download the 10 News app now.

Have a news tip? Email tips@wtsp.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed.

Before You Leave, Check This Out