DeSantis Boasts that Infrastructure Projects are 'Fully Funded and Ahead of Schedule'

DeSantis Boasts that Infrastructure Projects are 'Fully Funded and Ahead of Schedule'

Jackson Bakich
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June 28, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced that the State of Florida is “fighting back” against President Joe Biden (D) and his political infrastructure agenda by self-funding its transportation improvements. With less help from the federal government, Gov. DeSantis’ office stated that these projects are “fully funded and ahead of schedule” and will add capacity to the […]
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Castor Secures $24M Grant for Palmetto Beach Infrastructure

Castor Secures $24M Grant for Palmetto Beach Infrastructure

Jackson Bakich
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June 28, 2024
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor (no relation) announced that the Palmetto Beach neighborhood would be receiving a sum of over $24 million for local infrastructure from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equality (RAISE) grant. This grant comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the $454 billion infrastructure […]
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Potential VP Rubio Talks Trump Ticket, Biden Cognitive Ability Following Debate

Potential VP Rubio Talks Trump Ticket, Biden Cognitive Ability Following Debate

Jackson Bakich
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June 28, 2024
U.S. Senator and potential Vice Presidential pick Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke to Fox News's Sean Hannity following Thursday’s debate between former President Donald Trump (R) and President Joe Biden (D). Hannity had Sen. Rubio on during a special 11 p.m. EST show in the spin room in Atlanta where the debate was held. By almost […]
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Loomer Calls Out DeSantis for Haitian Migrant Boat Landing in Key West, Carrying 120+

Loomer Calls Out DeSantis for Haitian Migrant Boat Landing in Key West, Carrying 120+

Jackson Bakich
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June 27, 2024
Investigative journalist Laura Loomer has called out Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and the U.S. Coast Guard for not apprehending a Haitian migrant sailboat allegedly carrying over 100 passengers that appeared on the shores of Key West, Florida. “How did [the U.S. Coast Guard] not detect this massive migrant boat in Key West this morning? Ron […]
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Is There A Growing Divide Between Some Republicans and DeSantis, Florida GOP?

Is There A Growing Divide Between Some Republicans and DeSantis, Florida GOP?

Jackson Bakich
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June 27, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Evan Power, and the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) are catching some criticism from some Republicans around the state. Some Republicans have not been able to join their county executive committee because they are already a member of other organizations that have been deemed “in violation of the restrictions on the […]
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Donalds Says Hip-Hop Artists are Saying 'No' to the Biden Agenda

Donalds Says Hip-Hop Artists are Saying 'No' to the Biden Agenda

Jackson Bakich
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June 26, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Benny Johnson’s “The Benny Show” to discuss the economic effects of President Joe Biden’s (D) tenure in office that those in the music industry – especially those in the hip-hop sphere – are feeling. The Florida representative was candid in his perspective that some of those in the hip-hop […]
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Castor Introduces Bill to Accelerate Care for those with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Castor Introduces Bill to Accelerate Care for those with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Jackson Bakich
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June 25, 2024
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) reintroduced the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, a bill that provides “immediate access to support and medical care for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) who already qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and are therefore eligible for Medicare.” The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act is […]
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Bilirakis, Scott Look to Accelerate Development of Treatments, Cures in Healthcare

Bilirakis, Scott Look to Accelerate Development of Treatments, Cures in Healthcare

Jackson Bakich
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June 25, 2024
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) – a senior member of the Health Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives – and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) held a conversation with healthcare and biotech industry leaders in the Tampa Bay area to discuss the processes of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in hopes of facilitating “development of […]
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18 Buchanan Amendments in FY25 NDAA Pass U.S. House

18 Buchanan Amendments in FY25 NDAA Pass U.S. House

Jackson Bakich
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June 23, 2024
Recently the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA FY25) passed the U.S. House. 18 of Representative Vern Buchanan’s (R-FL) amendments passed in the lower chamber. These bills vary from veteran care to supporting Israel to monitoring China’s use of artificial intelligence (AI). Rep. Buchanan provided a statement after his amendments gained approval from his colleagues […]
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Sen. Scott Co-Sponsors Bill Ending Taxes on Servers' Tips

Sen. Scott Co-Sponsors Bill Ending Taxes on Servers' Tips

Jackson Bakich
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June 23, 2024
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the No Tax on Tips Act, a bill that would attempt to institute the legislation’s title nationwide. The Texas senator called his initiative a “pro-worker” piece of legislation. The bill exempts “cash tips” – cash, credit and debit card charges, and checks – from federal income tax by allowing taxpayers […]
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Mast Blasts Biden Foreign Policy in the Middle East

Mast Blasts Biden Foreign Policy in the Middle East

Jackson Bakich
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June 21, 2024
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) – a former Army soldier – appeared on “StandPoint with Gabe Groisman” and discussed the performance of President Joe Biden’s (D) foreign policy. The Florida congressman did not hold any words back in his analysis of the Commander-in-Chief’s strategies, specifically surrounding his approach to the Middle East. Foreign policy isn’t hard: […]
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Donalds Introduces Bill To Mitigate Algal Blooms in Florida Waters, Mast Co-Sponsors

Donalds Introduces Bill To Mitigate Algal Blooms in Florida Waters, Mast Co-Sponsors

Jackson Bakich
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June 20, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced H.R. 8779, known as The Convert Harmful Algal Blooms to Fuel Act. According to the Florida congressman, this bill directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to “develop and deploy innovative tech that will filter water and convert retrieved algae biomass into renewable biofuels.” Furthermore, Rep. Donalds' bill would […]
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Trump Hints at a Byron Donalds VP Pick at Recent Campaign Event

Trump Hints at a Byron Donalds VP Pick at Recent Campaign Event

Jackson Bakich
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June 20, 2024
At a campaign event in Detroit, Michigan, former President Donald Trump (R) hinted at selecting Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) as his running mate. Rep. Donalds has appeared on President Trump’s VP shortlist for quite a while, but recent comments from the former Commander-in-Chief have raised some eyebrows. Congressman Byron Donalds (Rep-FL) comments on him being […]
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Rep. Lee Receives Trump Endorsement

Rep. Lee Receives Trump Endorsement

Jackson Bakich
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June 19, 2024
In perhaps some news that flew under the radar, former President Donald Trump (R) has endorsed Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) in her reelection effort. President Trump stated that the Florida congresswoman is “working hard” to enable the America First agenda. Congresswoman Laurel Lee @RepLaurelLee is an incredible representative for the fantastic people of Florida's 15th […]
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Bryan Leib Receives Endorsement From Rep. Byron Donalds

Bryan Leib Receives Endorsement From Rep. Byron Donalds

Jackson Bakich
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June 18, 2024
Florida’s 25th U.S. Congressional District hopeful Bryan Leib (R) has received the endorsement of Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL). Leib, a public relations professional is attempting to oust longtime congresswoman, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL). She has been in Congress since 2005. Rep. Donalds said this of Leib: ?ENDORSEMENT ALERT? Thank you for your support, @ByronDonalds! […]
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Donalds Says White House is Run By a 'Hive Mind' After Biden Helped Off Stage

Donalds Says White House is Run By a 'Hive Mind' After Biden Helped Off Stage

Jackson Bakich
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June 18, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on “The Ingraham Angle” to discuss the leadership of President Joe Biden (D) after it seemed he was helped off stage by former President Barack Obama (D) at a major fundraiser in California. Fox News’ Laura Ingraham insinuated that President Biden isn’t necessarily making the “momentous decisions” in the White […]
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Buchanan Backs House Speaker In Calling for Passage of SAVE Act, Barring Non-Citizen Voting

Buchanan Backs House Speaker In Calling for Passage of SAVE Act, Barring Non-Citizen Voting

Jackson Bakich
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June 18, 2024
After reports from the New York Post demonstrated that 49 states in the Union are actively providing voter registration forms without the necessary proof of citizenship, Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is calling for the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This bill includes provisions to ensure that only United States citizens – […]
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Mucarsel-Powell Chastises Scott Over Chinese Garlic Concerns, Backs Supporter of Domestic Socialism

Mucarsel-Powell Chastises Scott Over Chinese Garlic Concerns, Backs Supporter of Domestic Socialism

Jackson Bakich
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June 18, 2024
U.S. Senate hopeful and former House Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) poked fun at her political opponent Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) for his distrust of Chinese garlic. Since late 2023, Sen. Scott has been adamant in warning the American people about “sewage garlic” being sent to the United States from China that has been grown using […]
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