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Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) spearheaded a recent letter to Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) urging them to vote against the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," saying, "The House Republican budget bill will hurt the State of Florida, our families and providers more than any other state." "As fellow members of the Florida delegation, […]
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, (R-FL) is leading a Florida delegation in a letter addressed to President Trump outlining the many reasons why he should choose Florida as NASA’s new headquarters location. Scott notes that NASA’s current headquarters lease in Washington, D.C., will expire in 2028 and points out that the agency plans to build a […]
U.S. Rep Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) released a message on social media directed towards the violent protests in Los Angeles, Monday. “You can scream–LOUDLY. The Constitution gives you the right!," she stated. “But: You CANNOT attack police officers. You CANNOT torch media vans. You CANNOT destroy federal buildings. You CANNOT loot private businesses. And you […]
As the Supreme Court edges closer to a Florida war over rifle restrictions—a fight that state Attorney General James Uthmeier has preemptively refused to fight—Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended the chief legal officer's move as "credible." At a Tampa press conference Tuesday morning, DeSantis also shut down a comparison between Uthmeier and two state […]
‘House of Pettiness’: DeSantis, Senate Slam House for Striking Democrat’s Name from Mental Health Center A month after Florida Democrat Sen. Darryl Rouson celebrated his 27th year of sobriety, the upper chamber tried to create a new substance abuse center at the University of South Florida named after...READ MORE Gov. Ron DeSantis: "Today, @CaseyDeSantis and […]
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) praised President Donald Trump's border security initiatives during his first 100 days in office in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line, saying, "he is willing to make the tough decisions and get it done, and our country is benefiting from that." Additionally, Sen. Moody acknowledged Border Czar Tom Homan's comments […]
By Ernie Bach As we grow older, many of us feel our independence slipping away. However, the Florida Silver Haired Legislature exists to ensure seniors don’t lose control over the issues that matter most. As President and CEO of this organization, I have worked with fellow seniors who dedicate their time to advocating for policies […]
Senator Ashley Moody's (R-FL) campaign has raised $1.6 million in six weeks since launching her campaign to defend her seat in the upper chamber. Sen. Moody was not elected but was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) once President Donald Trump (R) selected former Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to be his Secretary of State. Sen. […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) have introduced the Senate version of the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act, which aims to update regulations and support Florida citrus growers by creating friendlier standards. The entire Florida delegation has co-sponsored the House version of the bill. With Sens. Scott and Moody on board, that […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) is reintroducing a bill allowing states greater control over certain environmental programs through 404 permitting programs. For additional context, Rep. Bean explained how a 2018 Florida law permitted the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to start the public rulemaking process for wetland protection policy via the federal dredge and fill […]
Senators Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) have introduced a bipartisan bill that provides a new loan program for first responders and teachers. The legislation is known as the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2025. It would end upfront home purchasing costs via the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) for […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ashley Moody (R-FL) have shared their support for moving the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) headquarters from Washington D.C. to Cape Canaveral, Florida, where NASA conducts launches. As NASA considers a new facility to call home, Sens. Scott and Moody believe relocation to the Sunshine State is not only […]
Nearly two decades before becoming President Donald Trump's Secretary of State, then-Speaker of the Florida House Marco Rubio laid the groundwork for Gov. Ron DeSantis' newest goal—eliminating property taxes—in 2007. Though Rubio, a rising star in Florida politics, failed to get his plan across the finish line, he helped pave the way for a 2008 […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday filed a class-action lawsuit against the retail corporation Target for defrauding investors and "sexualizing children" in one of his first acts as the state's chief prosecutor. Uthmeier, sworn into the post on Monday, claimed that Target purposely misled investors by failing to disclose that its 2023 Pride campaign, […]
New Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's (R) FBI Director nominee, Kash Patel, during a Judiciary Committee hearing and defended his appointment to the position if confirmed. Patel's nomination, similar to the nominations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, has been met with harsh criticism by a majority of Senate Democrats. […]
MIAMI - Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power congratulated state Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Secretary Jason Weida Tuesday on his selection as Gov. Ron DeSantis' next chief of staff. "Congrats to @JasonWeidaFL on becoming the new Chief of Staff to our Governor @RonDeSantis," Power said. Jason Weida, who oversees the state's Medicaid program, has […]
'Just Like Joe Biden': Debbie Mayfield Claims DeSantis Disqualified Her From Senate Race Rep. Debbie Mayfield, a longtime Florida lawmaker, claimed that Gov. Ron DeSantis disqualified her from running for her old Senate seat as retaliation for her support of President Donald Trump...READ MORE FL Sen. Blaise Ingoglia: "I already have this proposal in drafting. […]
With Attorney General Pam Bondi officially sworn in as the 87th Attorney General of the United States, one of her first statements as the AG declared her intention to "make America safe again" and restore faith in the Department of Justice (DOJ). Pam Bondi served as the State Attorney General of Florida during former Governor […]