DeSantis Announces Florida Cuts State Debt in Half Since 2019
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that Florida has accomplished paying off half of the state’s accumulated debt since 2019. He called it one of the strongest fiscal records in the nation. READ MORE.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "The Shutdown is stopping funding for WIC. WIC IS USED TO FEED infants, women, and children! 6.7 million Americans are officially going hungry bc of the BS political games in DC. It's sick."
Rep. Vern Buchanan: "@HouseGOP passed a clean CR to keep the government open and protect patients. We want to strengthen health care and improve patient outcomes. Democrats want handouts for the wealthy and illegal aliens."
Governor Ron DeSantis: "We have the lowest number of state government employees per capita in the nation!"
Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Wishing our Jewish friends and neighbors a meaningful Yom Kippur. As families and communities gather for reflection and renewal, may this holy day bring peace, forgiveness, and hope for the year ahead."
Daniella Levine Cava Endorses Eileen Higgins for Miami Mayor — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has endorsed County Commissioner Eileen Higgins for mayor of Miami. The announcement comes one day after Higgins participated in a six-person debate for the city's top job in November's election.
Donalds Ad Criticizes David Jolly for 'Rational' Democratic Party — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared a new digital ad criticizing Democratic candidate David Jolly for calling the modern Democratic Party "rational."
Castor Urges Republicans to Cancel Healthcare Cuts, Extend Obamacare Tax Credits — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D) released a statement on the “Republican health care crisis,” urging the Republican Party and the Trump administration to cancel health care cuts and extend the ‘Affordable Care Act’ (ACA) tax credits.
DeSantis Announces Florida Cuts State Debt in Half Since 2019 — By The Floridian's Megan O'Neill — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that Florida has accomplished paying off half of the state’s accumulated debt since 2019. He called it one of the strongest fiscal records in the nation.
No Work, No Pay: The Debate Over Congressional Salaries During Government Shutdown — By The Floridian's Ericka Piñon — As the federal government officially shuts down, many Americans are asking: Should members of Congress still get paid while everyday workers go without?
DeSantis Praises Lake County Commission for Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the Lake County Commission this week for approving the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway in honor of the late conservative activist.
DeSantis Announces Elimination of 2% Business Rent Tax — By The Floridian's Megan O'Neill — Florida has officially repealed its nearly 60 year old Business Rent Tax (BRT). It was the only state with such a tax which required companies to pay sales tax on their commercial leases.
Maria Elvira Salazar Reintroduces Bipartisan Flight Refund Bill — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) is reintroducing bipartisan legislation to reform the process of issuing refunds for canceled flights.
Rick Scott Pushes Legislation Barring Congressional Paychecks During Government Shutdowns — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) is working to pass legislation that would abolish paychecks for all members of Congress during government shutdowns.
Gus Bilirakis is the Latest Republican to Request Pay Withheld During Government Shutdown — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is the latest Republican to request that his Congressional salary be withheld during the government shutdown, which began this week.
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