Simpson Announces $25M in Grant Opportunities for State Water Resource Projects
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that the state is accepting applicants for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agricultural Regional Projects Program Services (FDACS) program this week. READ MORE.
Rep. Cory Mills: "Workers without pay: From air traffickers controllers and Border Patrol to Coast Guard crews, federal firefighters, and FBI agents, millions of Americans who protect our nation are being forced to work without pay. Unlike federal employees, contractors will never see backpay -resulting in persistent wage losses for millions of families."
Governor Ron DeSantis: "As the Supreme Court's term kicks off, the question of whether it is unconstitutional to racially gerrymander congressional districts will be decided. If the Court rules that racial gerrymandering violates the Constitution, that would have implications for mid-decade redistricting in a number of states, including Florida. We anticipate the Court to agree with the @CivilRights Division that it does, in fact, violate the Constitution."
Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "I was grateful to sit down with workers from @AFSCME to hear how recent decisions out of Washington are threatening the programs they rely on. Our government should work for working families -- and that means taking real, concrete steps to protect their lifesaving health care."
Rep. Vern Buchanan: "Democrats need to realize the damage their shutdown is causing in our communities. Florida's farmers are feeling the impact firsthand with critical programs frozen, disaster aid delayed and vital support for crops at risk."
Wasserman Schultz Defends Democrat Healthcare Plans, Fine Rebuttals — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz released a statement defending the Democratic Party’s future U.S. healthcare plans, while claiming the Republican Party is “lying.”
Log Cabin Republicans of Miami Back Emilio Gonzalez for Mayor — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The Log Cabin Republicans of Miami have endorsed Emilio T. Gonzalez in his run for Miami mayor, his campaign announced this week.
Jacksonville Councilmember Terrance Freeman Announces Run for House District 12 — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Jacksonville City Councilmember Terrance Freeman is stepping up to the plate for a Republican run at the Florida House of Representatives in District 12, he announced on social media.
FWC Program Pays Landowners to Help Protect Florida Panther Habitat — By The Floridian's Megan O'Neill — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is incentivizing landowners to protect critical habitats.
Simpson Praises Trump on MAHA Agenda, Signals Florida's Commitment — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson praised the efforts of the Trump administration this week for promoting healthy nutritional options for children while also warning of health concerns associated with the consumption of ultra-processed foods as part of its Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda.
Mike Haridopolos Slams Democrats' 'Frustrating' Stubbornness on Government Shutdown — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) accused Democrats of stubbornness on the government shutdown, adding that it's been a "frustrating" experience to seek cooperation.
Simpson Announces $25M in Grant Opportunities for State Water Resource Projects — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that the state is accepting applicants for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agricultural Regional Projects Program Services (FDACS) program this week.
Wasserman Schultz Says ‘Democrats are Ready to Work’ to Open Government — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) slammed the Republican Party this week, claiming their “refusal to negotiate” is what is keeping the government from reopening.
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