U.S. Representatives from the state of Florida provided their thoughts as the Inflation Reduction Act enters its second year as the law of the land. The bill, signed by President Joe Biden (D), has been applauded by Democrats such as Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), who stated that the legislation has helped make sure wealthy […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) in petitioning the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to allow Florida State University defensive tackle Darrell Jackson Jr. the ability to play immediately this season after his hardship waiver was denied. In late 2022, Darrell Jackson Jr. transferred from the University of Miami […]
Aug. 15, marks the two-year anniversary of the tragic withdrawal from Afghanistan which left 13 U.S. service members dead and hundreds of American citizens stranded. The Taliban then proceeded to take control of the region – including billions of dollars of equipment that the United States left behind. Republican legislators from the state of Florida […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has joined Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) alongside 17 other Republican colleagues to confront President Joe Biden (D) surrounding his decision to block funding for hunting and archery programs. According to Sen. Scott’s press release, the Biden administration has “purposely misinterpreted” last year’s gun control legislation to block funding for outdoor recreation […]
After President Joe Biden (D) requested billions in emergency funding from Congress – Including $24 billion to be sent to the Ukraine war effort, and only $4 billion for the border – Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has responded with an “emphatic and unwavering no!” and called the president's request “tone deaf” and “out-of-touch.” “Once again, […]
On Aug. 9, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) decided to suspend State Attorney Monique Worrell on account that she was failing to “faithfully prosecute crimes in her jurisdiction.” In response, freshman Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) called for an Oversight Committee hearing to investigate “DeSantis’s unjust and unconstitutional suspension of Florida’s only democratically elected Black female […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has joined Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in writing the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai regarding the “unfair trade practices by Mexico,” specifically concerning American fruit and vegetable producers. In October of 2022, Ambassador Tai committed to establishing the private sector industry advisory panel specifically for Southeastern fruit […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) is criticizing Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for dismissing State Attorney Monique Worrell of the Orlando area, stating that she neglected her duty to “faithfully prosecute crimes in her jurisdiction.” This is not the first time this has happened, as Gov. DeSantis fired State Attorney Andrew Warren last year. […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has released another critique of President Joe Biden (D) and his administration following the latest economic numbers that have been released. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provided the recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for July. Those figures revealed a 3.2 percent rise in inflation over the year in July […]
In late 2022, University of Miami football player Darrell Jackson Jr. transferred to Florida State University to play for the Seminoles. At first glance, most would think it was a surprising move, as Miami and Florida State are fierce in-state rivals. However, once the public heard the reasoning for his transfer, it seemed as though […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, long-time political consultant Roger Stone asserted that the indictments handed down on former President Donald Trump’s (R) trial are in fact, election interference, and that the jury pool for his trial is “already tainted.” Not the most optimistic thing to hear for the Trump campaign. Floridian publisher Javier […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) left the Sunshine State for the Indo-Pacific and visited two American territories – Hawaii and Guam – as well as the countries of the Philippines and Singapore. The Florida Senator’s mission in the region was to “reiterate America’s commitment to strength across the Indo-Pacific,” according to Sen. Scott's press release. “While […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has introduced her newest bipartisan legislation, the Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood (SEAS) Act. This bill looks to reform current federal agricultural policy to ensure that the aquaculture and seafood industries receive fair treatment within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Rep. Cammack’s legislation, introduced alongside Representative Frank Pallone […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) led almost 80 fellow House Democrats to send a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to urge the federal agency to finalize a “strong and durable” climate disclosure rule. In March, the SEC released a proposal that would require public companies to report their greenhouse gas […]
In response to the growing concerns made by parents surrounding the government’s influence on their children’s education, Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has introduced the Fostering Resource Efficiency in Education by Zero Employment (FREEZE) Act. This bill would enforce a hiring freeze at the U.S. Department of Education (DoE). As Chairman of the Early Childhood, Secondary, […]
Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) has introduced the Don Young Veterans Advancing Conservation Act, a bipartisan bill that intends to administer “employment of veterans in the marine conservation field.” This legislation would require the Secretary of Commerce to create a grant program in order to facilitate the training and eventual hiring of veterans in the field. […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) reprimanding his silence and questioning his lack of support for the Hurricane Tax Relief Act, introduced in March. The bill looks to ensure tax relief to the residents of the two entities due to the recent Hurricanes (Ian, Nicole, […]
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced a bill to abolish the United States Agency for International Develop (USAID), citing their record of “pushing radical, leftist ideology abroad” instead of employing common diplomatic practices that foster proper relationships with foreign nations that are “consistent with American values.” According to the Heritage Foundation report, USAID used American […]
