James Uthmeier Vows to Narrow State Insanity Defense Following Child Stabbing in Kentucky
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is vowing to reform the state's insanity defense after a man who stabbed a six-year-old child more than 20 times to death was acquitted of capital murder by reason of insanity by a Kentucky jury in 2018. READ MORE.
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "Mamdani's brand of politics is just communism in a cheaper suit. Keep that nonsense north of the state line."
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "It is time to use a nuclear option. Democrats would rather have your children starve than do the right thing. Complete insanity. @LeaderJohnThune it is time to ENGAGE. Nuclear option commence."
Governor Ron DeSantis: "How is selling the CCP the most advanced chips factor into the US 'beating' China in the AI race? Big Tech companies want to access China's market because they can make money; they are not trying to 'beat' the CCP."
Senator Rick Scott: "For over a decade, the Fed has become a bloated bureaucracy, lacking accountability, which has led to oversight failures and bank collapses, such as Silicon Valley Bank. Miki Bowman's plan to clean up the Fed's Supervision and Regulation division is a step in the right direction."
Miami-Dade Audit Reveals Porous Vetting of BusPatrol Program — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is in a bit of hot water after a recent audit found the district failed to properly vet its contract with BusPatrol, a vendor used to supply school-bus camera enforcement.
Rick Scott ‘Targeted’ in 'Arctic Frost' Investigation — By The Floridian's Adrian Morgade — Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) released a scathing statement accusing the Biden administration and the Department of Justice of attempting to “dismantle” the Republican Party while he faced involvement in the ‘Arctic Frost’ investigation.
Chinese Mission Creep: Trump State Department Bureaucrats Appears to Back U.S. Company With Indirect Ties to CCP — By The Floridian's Javier Manjarres — Are President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio going to openly support the African nation of Liberia's recent signing off on a controversial rail program with Ivanhoe Atlantic, a newly-formed American company whose parent Canadian company, Ivanhoe Mines, Ltd., is directly tied to the Chinese Communist (CCP) Party through its shareholders?
Daniella Levine Cava Affirms 'Miami-Dade is Leading With Transparency and Fiscal Responsibility' — By The Floridian's Daniel Molina — After Florida CFO Ingoglia named Miami-Dade County as a culprit of "excessive, wasteful spending," Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is setting the record straight, affirming that "Miami-Dade is leading with transparency and fiscal responsibility."
James Uthmeier Vows to Narrow State Insanity Defense Following Child Stabbing in Kentucky — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is vowing to reform the state's insanity defense after a man who stabbed a six-year-old child more than 20 times to death was acquitted of capital murder by reason of insanity by a Kentucky jury in 2018.
Ashley Moody Urges Senate to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) called on her colleagues to pass the Sunshine Protection Act outside of the Senate floor this week, which would make daylight saving time permanent across the country and eliminate the twice-yearly time shift.
Aaron Bean Rebukes Claim That Republicans are Responsible for Premium Hikes — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has issued a statement rebuking narratives that blame Republicans for health insurance premium hikes, calling them "a political talking point, not a fact."
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Celebrates Federal Worker Pay Extension During Shutdown — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) celebrated confirmation that federal workers attached to Florida Power and Light (FPL) will receive a payment extension for the duration of the government shutdown.
Florida House Republican Campaign Committee Endorses Jon Maples in HD 87 Bid — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — The Florida House Republican Campaign Committee (FHRCC) announced its endorsement of Republican candidate Jon Maples in his special election bid for House District 87.
Jimmy Patronis Laments Cancellation of Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow — By The Floridian's Grayson Bakich — Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) issued a statement demanding that Senate Democrats vote in favor of the continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government after the cancellation of the Blue Angels' Homecoming Airshow.
Uthmeier Announces Investigation Against Environmental Groups Over Alleged Antitrust Violations — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is spearheading a multistate coalition of attorneys general targeting three major environmental organizations: the U.S. Plastics Pact, the Consumer Goods Forum, and the Green Blue Institute, for allegedly coordinating with U.S. corporations to impose anticompetitive recycling practices that possibly violate state and federal antitrust laws.
Jay Collins Shares Infrastructure and Economic Improvements With Evan Power — By The Floridian's Michael Costeines — Lt. Gov. Jay Collins discussed the future of the state of Florida and the possible ramifications of New York City residents migrating to the Sunshine State following the result of the city's mayoral election during a recent discussion with Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power on Power Play!
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