Rick Scott Calls House Democrats Dysfunctional Over Government Shutdown and Alleged Disdain and Violence Towards Law Enforcement
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) is calling Democratic lawmakers in Washington, D.C., dysfunctional and anti-police after a group of House Democrats, including Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, allegedly "stormed" House Speaker Mike Johnson's office this week, pressuring him to swear in newly elected Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D). READ MORE.
Senator Rick Scott: "While federal workers are missing their paychecks, Democrats' radical demands to end the Schumer Shutdown get crazier & crazier. Dems want to use YOUR tax dollars for handouts to illegal aliens and extending COVID-era subsidies for taxpayer-funded abortion and trans surgeries. I refuse to let that happen!"
Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Big tech companies should not be monetizing the private, personal data of our kids. We are fighting for parental rights and taking legal action against Roku for violating Florida's digital bill of rights."
State Rep. Meg Weinberger: "I'm proud to endorse @ByronDonalds for Florida Governor -- a principled America First conservative and a true champion of liberty. He will keep Florida free, defend hardworking families, and protect our Constitutional rights. I look forward to working with Byron in Tallahassee to deliver results for every Floridian!"
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar: "Two-thirds of voters don't want a government shutdown. Many of the Democrats' own voters are AGAINST this! Ending the shutdown isn't complicated. Democrats need to join us and pass the straightforward, bipartisan bill the House approved weeks ago."
Rick Scott Calls House Democrats Dysfunctional Over Government Shutdown and Alleged Disdain and Violence Towards Law Enforcement — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) is calling Democratic lawmakers in Washington, D.C., dysfunctional and anti-police after a group of House Democrats, including Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, allegedly "stormed" House Speaker Mike Johnson's office this week, pressuring him to swear in newly elected Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D).
Florida GOP Crushes Democrats in Quarter Fundraising — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The Republican Party of Florida announced it has raised $6.3 million in fundraising for the latest quarter, routing the Democratic Party, which has collected less than $540,000 over the same period.
State Sen. Jim Boyd Designated Florida Senate President — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) was unanimously elected to serve as Florida's next Senate president for the 2026-2028 term before a crowd of his colleagues in the upper chamber this week.
Vern Buchanan Joins GOP Veterans to Demand Veteran Senate Dems Reopen Government — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) joined several Republican veterans in Congress in a letter demanding that Senate Democrats who also served pass the continuing resolution (CR) and end the government shutdown.
63 Florida House Members Endorse Byron Donalds for Governor — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Sixty-three members of the Florida House of Representatives are getting behind U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) in his Florida gubernatorial bid, which is further sign that the party is coalescing behind the frontrunner with the election still more than a year away.
Greg Steube Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling for Aerospace Industry Coordination — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) spearheaded a bipartisan call from Florida lawmakers to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation for greater coordination with the aerospace industry in the Sunshine State.
Greg Steube Urges John Thune to Remove Filibuster to Reopen Government — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — In a recent appearance on Fox Business' Evening Edit, Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to remove the filibuster 60-vote threshold to get the continuing resolution (CR) on the President's desk.
Florida Bill Would Require Teachers to Pledge Oath to Constitution — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami Lakes) has filed legislation in the House to require Florida public school teachers to pledge an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida. The bill, entitled the Teacher's Oath Act, was filed by the representative this week.
Florida Republicans Honor Charlie Kirk on National Day of Remembrance — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — It has been roughly a month since Charlie Kirk, the right-wing political activist, entrepreneur, and media personality, was assassinated. With October 14th marking his birthday, friends, family, and supporters are celebrating the conservative commentator on what would’ve been his 32nd birthday.
Florida Bill Would Allow 18-Year-Olds to Buy Guns in State — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Rep. Tyler Sirois (R-Merritt Island) has filed legislation in the House to lower the minimum legal age for Floridians to purchase a firearm of any kind in the state from 21 back down to 18 years old.
Florida's Largest Police Union Endorses Blaise Ingoglia for CFO — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The Florida Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the state's largest police union, is getting behind Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia for a full term as Florida's CFO in 2026.
Congressman Neal Dunn Endorses Byron Donalds for Governor — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) is endorsing fellow state congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds in his bid to become governor in next November's election.
Trump Says Rubio is 'the Greatest Secretary of State' in U.S. History — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — President Donald Trump recently stated that his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will be remembered "as the greatest Secretary of State in the history of the United States."
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