Last Squeeze?—1.3.2025—Johnson Retains Speaker Gavel—New Florida State Bird?—Children's Health Law Signed and Celebrated—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—1.3.2025—Johnson Retains Speaker Gavel—New Florida State Bird?—Children's Health Law Signed and Celebrated—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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January 3, 2025
BREAKING: Speaker Johnson Retains Gavel Heading Into 119th Congress Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson failed to reach the threshold to retain…READ MORE     FDP Chair Nikki Fried: "119th going as well as the 118th…Democrats are united and are ready to […]
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After Floridian Left Dog to Drown, Lawmaker Files Bill to Strengthen Animal Cruelty Laws

After Floridian Left Dog to Drown, Lawmaker Files Bill to Strengthen Animal Cruelty Laws

Liv Caputo
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December 31, 2024
A Florida Republican filed a new bill that would increase penalties for animal cruelty during a state of emergency, prompted by public outrage over a Florida man tying up and abandoning his dog as Hurricane Milton approached. Navarre Rep. Joel Rudman, who will leave office on New Year's Day to pursue a congressional seat, filed […]
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Patronis 'Inspired' to Serve in Congress

Patronis 'Inspired' to Serve in Congress

Daniel Molina
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December 26, 2024
Patronis says he is "inspired" to enact change as a member of Congress. 
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Salazar Condemns Venezuela's Argentina Embassy Siege

Salazar Condemns Venezuela's Argentina Embassy Siege

Daniel Molina
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December 21, 2024
Florida Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R) led a bipartisan group of House members in condemning the Venezuelan government's siege at the Argentina embassy in Caracas.
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Patronis Says Nixing In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Would 'Fix' the 'Glitch' He Voted For

Patronis Says Nixing In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Would 'Fix' the 'Glitch' He Voted For

Liv Caputo
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December 18, 2024
Jimmy Patronis, Florida's Chief Financial Officer and candidate for Congress would co-sponsor a bill revoking in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants if he were still in the state legislature, he said this past week, despite voting for the law ten years ago. Patronis, who will resign in March to run for Congressional District 1, told The […]
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Fine Revives Twice-Killed Flag Bill to Ban 'Fictional Palestinian' Flags on Gov Buildings

Fine Revives Twice-Killed Flag Bill to Ban 'Fictional Palestinian' Flags on Gov Buildings

Liv Caputo
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December 16, 2024
State Sen. Randy Fine, a Florida Republican expected to head to Congress, has re-upped a twice failed bill banning flags representing the gay community, Black Lives Matter, or other "politically partisan" causes on government buildings. Fine, the state Legislature's sole Jewish Republican, says his bill for the 2025 Session will also ban the "fictional Palestinian" […]
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Last Squeeze?—12.14.2024—Patronis to Air Trump-Heavy Campaign Ad During Army-Navy Game—What's Up With the Drones?—Jones Scores Legislator of the Year—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—12.14.2024—Patronis to Air Trump-Heavy Campaign Ad During Army-Navy Game—What's Up With the Drones?—Jones Scores Legislator of the Year—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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December 14, 2024
'Yes Sir': Patronis to Air Trump-Heavy Campaign Ad During Army-Navy Game Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis' will air his Trump-centered campaign ad for Congress, his first of the cycle, during the Army vs. Navy football game on Saturday. Both President-elect Donald...READ MORE     FL Sen. Barbara Sharief: "Have yourself a merry little Christmas! It's great to […]
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November Inflation Report Incites Conservative Criticism of Bidenomics

November Inflation Report Incites Conservative Criticism of Bidenomics

Mateo Guillamont
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December 13, 2024
The November Producer Price Index (PPI) report’s publication on December 12th, demonstrating a 3% increase in annual inflation for 2024 under President Joe Biden, has incited criticism towards the white house’s economic policies.  The PPI reported an 11% increase in the price of Fruit, 34% in Vegetables, 80% in Eggs, and 13% in Coffee among […]
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'Yes Sir': Patronis to Air Trump-Heavy Campaign Ad During Army-Navy Game

'Yes Sir': Patronis to Air Trump-Heavy Campaign Ad During Army-Navy Game

Liv Caputo
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December 13, 2024
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis' will air his Trump-centered campaign ad for Congress, his first of the cycle, during the Army vs. Navy football game on Saturday. Both President-elect Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis will be at the 3 p.m. game in Maryland while Patronis' 30-second ad airs. Called "Yes sir", Patronis uses […]
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Florida Lawmakers Fine, Rudman Take on Gun Laws Amid Their Congressional Campaigns

Florida Lawmakers Fine, Rudman Take on Gun Laws Amid Their Congressional Campaigns

Liv Caputo
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December 11, 2024
Florida Republicans Sen. Randy Fine and Rep. Joel Rudman are doubling down on the Second Amendment as they prepare to resign to run for newly emptied congressional seats in hopes of positing a strong conservative stance in the blood-red districts. Rudman from Navarre and Fine from Brevard have each filed hefty legislation for the 2025 […]
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JUICE?—12.11.2024—Mast to Lead Foreign Affairs Committee—Speaker Danny Perez On Valdes—Protecting Kids Online—Much More...

JUICE?—12.11.2024—Mast to Lead Foreign Affairs Committee—Speaker Danny Perez On Valdes—Protecting Kids Online—Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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December 11, 2024
Mast Selected to Lead House Foreign Affairs Committee US Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has been selected to lead the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee. ....MUST READ House Speaker Daniel Perez welcomes ex-Democrat Valdes to GOP after party switch MIAMI - House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez, R-Miami, welcomed Rep. Susan Valdes, R-Tampa, to the Republican Party after […]
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Online Child Safety Bill Expected to be Filed in House of Representatives

Online Child Safety Bill Expected to be Filed in House of Representatives

Javier Manjarres
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December 10, 2024
WASHINGTON—The Biden administration appears to be trying to push forward the highly controversial and bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) legislative measure in the U.S. Congress. Protecting a child from online predation is paramount to lawmakers, but this measure could allow for government censorship against conservative content on social media and possibly allow unelected bureaucrats […]
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Last Squeeze?—12.10.2024—Mast Congratulated on Foreign Affairs Gavel—Democrats Denounce Leftists Praising Healthcare Murderer—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—12.10.2024—Mast Congratulated on Foreign Affairs Gavel—Democrats Denounce Leftists Praising Healthcare Murderer—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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December 10, 2024
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Congratulates Mast on Foreign Affairs Gavel Miami Mayor Francis Suarez congratulated Florida Republican Rep. Brian Mast on Monday after House Republicans selected him to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Mast beat out California...READ MORE     Sen. Rick Scott: "Today, I met with my good friend, @PamBondi & heard her vision […]
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Patronis to Advocate for Veterans, Bring VA Hospital to Northwest Florida

Patronis to Advocate for Veterans, Bring VA Hospital to Northwest Florida

Javier Manjarres
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December 10, 2024
WASHINGTON— With Northwest Florida having such a massive military presence, including being home to Eglin Air Force Base, Pensacola Naval Air Station, and several other military installations, it is hard to believe that the region does not have a Veteran’s Affairs hospital. CFO Jimmy Patronis, who is running for Congress in Florida’s 1st District, says […]
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Before Congressional Run, 'Freedom Doctor' Rudman Files Bill to Repeal Contentious Beach Law

Before Congressional Run, 'Freedom Doctor' Rudman Files Bill to Repeal Contentious Beach Law

Liv Caputo
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December 10, 2024
A state Lawmaker planning a congressional bid in Northwest Florida has filed a bill to repeal a controversial state statute that drew a line in the sand on who can use which areas of Florida beaches. "Freedom Doctor" Rep. Joel Rudman, a Republican family practice physician from Navarre who hopes to succeed Matt Gaetz in […]
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Last Squeeze?—12.9.2024—Lawmaker Files Bill to Let Legislators Have Guns in the Capitol—FL Democrat Defects to GOP—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—12.9.2024—Lawmaker Files Bill to Let Legislators Have Guns in the Capitol—FL Democrat Defects to GOP—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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December 9, 2024
Rudman Files Bill to Let Lawmakers Conceal Carry, Repeal Parkland Law A Florida state Lawmaker and candidate for Matt Gaetz's congressional seat has filed a bill that would let Lawmakers conceal carry in the Capitol and repeal red flag laws passed after the massacre...READ MORE Florida Happenings Part One: American Education Institute Report Finds Education […]
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Rudman Files Bill to Let Lawmakers Conceal Carry, Repeal Parkland Law

Rudman Files Bill to Let Lawmakers Conceal Carry, Repeal Parkland Law

Liv Caputo
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December 9, 2024
A Florida state Lawmaker and candidate for Matt Gaetz's congressional seat has filed a bill that would let Lawmakers conceal carry in the Capitol and repeal red flag laws passed after the massacre at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School. It is unclear if Rep. Joel Rudman, a Navarre Republican, will have another House member co-sponsor […]
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Fine's Primary Challenger Disparages Trump, Says he has 'Blind, Baseless Obsessed With Israel'

Fine's Primary Challenger Disparages Trump, Says he has 'Blind, Baseless Obsessed With Israel'

Javier Manjarres
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December 9, 2024
Florida State Senator Randy "Hebrew Hammer" Fine (R) is expected to press his pro-Israel, pro-Jewish agenda on Capitol Hill and take on Progressive Democrats in the House of Representatives. But before he is voted into office in the special congressional election in Florida’s District 6, it appears as if Senator Fine may have to defend […]
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