Mask Mandate on Planes is Over

No sooner than I arrived at Miami International Airport to jump on a flight to Tallahassee Monday night, an American Airlines Admirals Club employee told me that she had just received an email notifying all American employees that the Biden travel mask mandate was put to bed.

American Airlines made wearing a mask onboard flights strictly optional after a Florida federal judge squashed the mandate.

Onboard my flight, Sen. Shevrin Jones was seen maskless as was Rep. Tom Fabricio.

Other Miami legislators like Reps. Dotie Joseph and Felicia Robinson were wearing their masks on board, which is ok.

The jubilation of not having to wear a mask was short-lived after a mechanical issue on the plane delayed the flight for an hour.

Now, it’s time to address the redistricting special session that will greatly impact the upcoming midterm election.

Speaking of Elections…

Millions of Americans believe the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump due to fraud brought on by mail-in ballots.

Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo believes that fraud did occur. READ MORE

Rep. Anna V. Eskamani -Heading back to Tallahassee for the Special Legislative Session on redistricting and manifesting only good thoughts lol

Rep. Carlos G Smith-Heading back to Tally! #DeSantis is demanding we ELIMINATE Black majority congressional districts and make a mockery of Florida’s constitution he claims to love.

Shevrin “Shev” Jones-With @GovRonDeSantis latest actions to dilute Black & Brown districts in FL, Black leaders (& @Mike_Grieco) came together today to make it clear that it won’t happen on our watch. We know what racism and suppression looks like, and FL fits BOTH. Let our people VOTE!

Dan Daley-I don’t know what’s more concerning:

1. A majority of the Legislature doesn’t recognize property insurance crisis is significant enough to call for a Special Session.

Or

2. Once a poll was called 68 House Republicans didn’t even bother to vote at all. All House Dems voted yes.

Felicia Robinson-Just this weekend I have received over 800 emails from constituents vocalizing their disappointed by Governors DeSantis’ recent veto of the Congressional Legislative Districts.

I hear you ! WE HEAR YOU ! I am taking a stand with you . Elected should STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT!

"Bovo Says Mail-in Ballots Compromised 2020 Presidential Election" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—During Senator Marco Rubio’s roundtable discussion with members of the Colombian community in Broward County to talk about their native Colombia, Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo warned...

 

"Speaker Pelosi Endorses Crist for Governor" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Charlie Crist (D), who’s once again vying for the top post in the state of Florida, has just received an endorsement from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D). Pelosi, who was just sanctioned by Russia, released a video “personally asking” voters to support Crist as he challenges Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R).

 

"Laura Loomer Outraises Incumbent Republican Congressman Webster" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Much like former President Donald Trump did in 2016, Republican Congressional candidate Laura Loomer continues to buck the GOP establishment with her run for Congress against Rep. Daniel Webster (R).

 

"Brian Mast Calls Reversing Title 42 'Ass-backwards' Decision" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Title 42 has been an issue of controversy, especially with the ongoing Border Crisis that has persisted since early last year. Republicans have remained supportive of the, "Remain in Mexico" policy, especially Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) who claimed reversing Title 42 would be a "ass-backward" decision.

 

"Conservative Solar Workers Express 'Betrayal' Over Utility-backed Legislation" by The Floridian's Michelle Rosenberg

 

EXCLUSIVE—"Rubio Says Leftists Like Demings 'Want to Ruin This Country' (VIDEO)" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Weston—Florida U.S. Senator Marco Rubio held a roundtable with members of the Colombian-American community where he shined a light on the upcoming elections in Colombia where a Marxist candidate could very well become the next president of that country, and how leftists look to destroy the U.S.

 

EXCLUSIVE—"Rubio Calls 'Don't say gay' Proponents 'a Bunch of Liars' (VIDEO)" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Weston—U.S. Senator Marco Rubio was asked about his thoughts regarding the Parental Rights in Education bill, aka, the "Don't say gay" bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed into law.

 

"Time for the PGA Tour to Get a Tax Bill" by The Floridian's Michelle Rosenberg—With their least favorite day of the year right around the corner, Americans are scrambling to track down receipts, decipher IRS forms, and crossing their fingers that they don’t owe Uncle Sam. Certain businesses like S corporations or LLCs already filed weeks ago. Not sweating Tax Day? Certain billionaires who pay little or no federal income tax—and the PGA Tour.

"Rubio Exposes Media's Obsession With China's Ineffective Covid Policies" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) went on a Twitter tirade against China and the media’s praise of the Communist regime’s handling of the Coronavirus response in comparison to the United States. In most cases, the Senator was pointing out the fact that the media was fawning over China’s decision to be more authoritarian (naturally) in terms of public health (more lockdowns, more restrictions) compared to former President Trump’s (R) approach of balancing liberty and safety.

"Florida's Congressional Delegation Raises Over $60 Million" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—The Q1 Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings are in and all of the most up-to-date financials reports are in for members of Florida's congressional delegation.

 

"Russia Sanctions 398 U.S. Lawmakers" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Amidst the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, the United States has maintained that it will continue to support Ukraine in its defense efforts. As a result, Russia has sanctioned 398 members of Congress. The sanctions come after the United States has sanctioned both Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin.

 

"Patronis Wants to ‘Fight’ Washington in Reelection bid" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

 

"DeSantis Financial Bolsters Foster Care System" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Along with signing legislation that would ban abortions after 15 weeks, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) also announced an effort to invest in foster care. Over the weekend, the Governor’s team reaffirmed its commitment to bolster foster care in Florida. The Governor’s announcement included $385 millions that would stimulate Florida’s foster care system.

 

"Republicans Poised to win Back Charlie Crist's

Congressional Seat" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Republicans are salivating over the prospect of winning Florida’s 13th Congressional District back from Democrats and Rep. Charlie Crist during the 2022 midterm election cycle.

 

"Moskowitz Raises $665K, Solidifies Congressional Frontrunner Status" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—When Rep. Ted Deutch (D) announced that he would not seek reelection to the U.S. Congress, all eyes looked on Broward County Commissioner Jared Moskowitz as being his natural successor. Moskowitz, a former state legislator, and DeSantis Administration official, has just elevated himself to frontrunner status by raising $665,641 for his congressional campaign

"Donalds, Sabatini Both Approve of Term Limits" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

"Brady Duke Supports DeSantis's Newly-Signed Abortion law" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich

"Demings Leads Rubio in Campaign Funding, but not in Polls" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Senate hopeful Rep. Val Demings (D-FL)  has outraised incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) for the fourth consecutive quarter according to her campaign. In the second quarter of 2021 when Demings first entered the race, the former Orlando Chief of Police outraised Rubio by $500,000. In the first quarter of 2022, she outraised him by $4.2 million.

"RNC Votes to Withdraw From 'Biased' Debate Commission" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—In fallout from the 2020 presidential election, Republicans are responding to the upcoming election in 2024 by calling the Commission on Presidential Debates "biased."

"Crist: ‘Florida Deserves Better’ Than DeSantis" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina‚—Florida Rep. Charlie Crist (D) has responded to a report from The Floridian, discussing his thoughts on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) of corporations receiving tax rebates. The former Governor of Florida argued that DeSantis’ “tough-on-big-business rhetoric… couldn’t be further from the truth.” Instead, Crist argues that DeSantis should be voted out of office because “Florida deserves better.”

"DeSantis Signs Abortion Bill, Says Democrats Advocating for Late-Term Abortions" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres —After the Republican-led state legislature voted and passed the controversial Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality Act (HB 5) during the 2022 legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis followed through with his pledge to sign the anti-abortion bill into law.

"DeSantis in Position to Sign SB 2508 Into Law" by The Floridian's Jim McCool

"Taddeo Calls for Democrats to 'Sit out' Special Session" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"DeSantis to New Immigrants: "Do not come to Florida" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) declared that the state of Florida will enforce the law of the land when it comes to immigration on Wednesday. These comments come after immigrants were bussed from Texas to Washington D.C. by Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-FL). Some of those immigrants have expressed desires to journey to Miami.

"Rubio: Demings 'Enabling... Border Crisis'

Republican Legislature Signals Support for DeSantis's New Congressional Map" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina

"Book Launches New Campaign Ad, but Faces Competition" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—State Sen. Lauren Book (D-FL) is currently seeking reelection in District 35, and she’s just released her first digital advertisement proclaiming her record as a “Democratic leader and fighter for families” according to her press release regarding the ad.

"Progressive Groups Challenge Family First Alimony Reform Bill" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Just as national Conservative and Christian organizations support SB 1796, the Alimony Reform bill that will be landing on Gov. Ron DeSantis’s desk for signing, Progressive groups are expressing their opposition to the measure.

"Republican Vennia Francois Campaign on a Roll" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—Vennia Francois (R-FL), who filed for State House 44 (currently proposed HD 45) four months ago, has seen massive gains in her campaign after making her way on the ballot. This includes $110,000 in total fundraising, with $30,000 alone from a December event.

"One Lawsuit Dropped As Redistricting Session Near" by News Service of Florida

"Gas Prices Drop in Florida" by News Service of Florida

"DeSantis Seeks to end 'Fatherhood Crisis'" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed HB7065, known as the Fatherhood bill. With the legislation, it would direct around $70 million in funding that would promote involved fatherhood in the state. In supporting the bill, the Governor provided further comments to his supporters, discussing the “fatherhood crisis” and how his bill will allegedly respond to the concern.

"Rubio, Mast Blame Biden for Record Inflation Numbers" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakish—Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) is contradicting President Biden’s (D) claim that the rising inflation that America faces today is caused by war Putin’s war in Ukraine. By providing a chart in a tweet, Rep. Mast shows that the inflation problem was formulated prior to the war starting in late February.

"Rick Scott Calls Out Biden Over Inflation" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Former Governor and now Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) called out President Biden (D) today in a press release regarding the nation’s record-level inflation.

"Scott Introduces Antisemitism Measure in Senate" by The Floridian's Michelle Rosenberg—Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) and Sen. Mike Braun (R) have introduced a bill to prohibit Amnesty International from receiving any funds from the United States Government after allegations of antisemitism.

"Senate Democrats Call for Special Session Over Property Insurance Laws" by The Floridian's Jim McCool—While a special session is being called in order to address congressional redistricting maps in the state of Florida, we may see a second special session this year in the coming weeks.

"Bars Lose Appeal Over COVID-19 Shutdown—by News Service of Florida—TALLAHASSEE — An appeals court has rejected arguments that bars should receive money from the state and Orange County because they were forced to shut down or significantly scale back early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Florida Legislature to Entertain DeSantis's Congressional Map" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—The Florida legislature has granted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) the chance to provide a draft of the redistricting map, which has angered Democrats statewide. Both the House and the Senate released a joint memorandum, which informed that the governor’s office will provide congress a map.

"Crist Denounces DeSantis for Millions in tax Rebates" by The Floridian's Daniel Molina—Florida Rep. Charlie Crist (D) joined a number of House Democrats in denouncing $624 million in corporate tax refunds that he believes should be directed to address rising housing costs in Florida. In a Zoom news conference, Crist joined Florida Reps. Carlos Guillermo Smith, Anna V. Eskamani, and Angie Nixon in calling for an end to the tax rebates.

"Thompson Gonzalez Challenging LaMarca Opposes Pro-Business Legislation" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—Fort Lauderdale – Florida State Rep. Chip LaMarca (R) appears set for another showdown against Linda Thompson Gonzalez (D) in defense of his District 93 state legislative seat.

"DeSantis Signs Fatherhood Bill" by The Floridian's Jackson Bakich—Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed HB 7065 on Monday, a measure that includes approximately $70 million in funding to promote involved fatherhood in the Sunshine State. The funding is allotted to the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

"Murphy Says Republicans 'Dismantling Democracy'" by The Floridian's Javier Manjarres—After dressing down her Democratic Party for abandoning “moderate” lawmakers like herself, subsequently pushing her out of office, Rep. Stephanie Murphy recently appears on Showtime’s “The Circus” to opine on the state of the House of Representatives, while accusing House Republicans of “dismantling Democracy” and House Progressives of trying to “dismantle Capitalism.”

"Nightmare Poll Numbers Plague President Biden" by The Floridian's Jim McCool–Polls have never been the friend of a president going into the midterm election cycle, and the latest CBS poll finds  President Biden (D) enduring one of his worst approval ratings ever for any sitting president.