Florida Congresswoman Hopes 'God' Will 'Forgive' DeSantis for Signing Permitless Carry Bill

Florida Congresswoman Hopes 'God' Will 'Forgive' DeSantis for Signing Permitless Carry Bill

Jackson Bakich
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April 8, 2023
After Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed the controversial permitless carry HB 543 measure, a bill that allows Floridians to conceal carry without a permit, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) released a statement regarding its passage, asking God to “forgive him (DeSantis) for this moment.” Her statement came just days following the school shooting at The Covenant […]
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Frost Blames Racism for Expulsion of Two Black Members of Tennessee House

Frost Blames Racism for Expulsion of Two Black Members of Tennessee House

Jackson Bakich
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April 8, 2023
Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) is well known for being the first member of Gen-Z to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as being an outspoken legislator. Rep. Frost went on MSNBC to condemn the recent events surrounding the two members of the Tennessee State House of Representatives after they were […]
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DeSantis Goes the Extra Mile to 'Back the Blue,' Announces 1,750 Police Bonuses

DeSantis Goes the Extra Mile to 'Back the Blue,' Announces 1,750 Police Bonuses

Jackson Bakich
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April 6, 2023
During Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) time in office, he has been keen on maintaining a platform that “backs the blue” and stands up for police officers and law enforcement. Now, “America’s Governor” has announced that he has been willing to pay the price in order to do so. To encourage potential law enforcement recruits from […]
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Cammack Co-Sponsors POLICE Act to Protect Law Enforcement, Border Patrol from Assault

Cammack Co-Sponsors POLICE Act to Protect Law Enforcement, Border Patrol from Assault

Jackson Bakich
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April 5, 2023
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has certainly not been shy to address the southern border during her time as an elected Congresswoman. From sponsoring legislation addressing human trafficking and drug trafficking to calling for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign, Rep. Cammack always seems to be engaged on the issue. Now, Rep. […]
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Mills Responds to Russian Detainment of American Journalist

Mills Responds to Russian Detainment of American Journalist

Jackson Bakich
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April 5, 2023
Despite the news swirling around the nation concerning the indictment and arraignment of former President Donald Trump (R), Representative Cory Mills (R) has released a statement regarding Russia’s detainment of American reporter for the Wall Street Journal, Evan Gershkovich. Gershkovich is the son of Russian (then Soviet) parents who fled Communist rule to live in […]
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Donalds Responds to Trump Arrest, Pelosi's Comments

Donalds Responds to Trump Arrest, Pelosi's Comments

Jackson Bakich
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April 5, 2023
As former President Donald Trump (R) has now been officially arrested on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) went on CNN to discuss the unprecedented event just moments before the charges were unsealed. Moreover, Rep. Donalds addressed former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) who stated in a tweet […]
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Scott, FL Lawmakers Urge Biden to Support Hurricane Relief Bill

Scott, FL Lawmakers Urge Biden to Support Hurricane Relief Bill

Jackson Bakich
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April 4, 2023
Since Hurricane Ian made landfall, Florida legislators have worked tirelessly to secure recovery funding for Florida and its residents, especially those Floridians in heavily impacted areas. According to Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) just announced that Hurricane Ian will be officially classified as a Category 5 storm in perpetuity. […]
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DeSantis Narrowly Beats Trump in Florida New Poll, but Trump Continues to Crush him Nationally

DeSantis Narrowly Beats Trump in Florida New Poll, but Trump Continues to Crush him Nationally

Jackson Bakich
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April 4, 2023
Republicans around the country (both donors and voters) are beginning the process of deciding which Presidential candidate they will send to represent the party on the general election ballot. Despite names such as former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley (R), Gov. Asa Hutchinson, and former President Donald Trump (R) being the only marquee declared candidates for […]
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Ladapo Calls Trump's Comments Concerning DeSantis's COVID Record 'all Blubber'

Ladapo Calls Trump's Comments Concerning DeSantis's COVID Record 'all Blubber'

Jackson Bakich
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April 2, 2023
With the Presidential primary season getting closer by the day, the intraparty attacks are starting to heat up, especially between former President Donald Trump (R) and potential candidate, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL). Since former President Trump announced candidacy in November and rumors of a DeSantis campaign launch have only increased, the two politically powerful Florida […]
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Rubio Introduces Legislation to Hold Big Tech Accountable

Rubio Introduces Legislation to Hold Big Tech Accountable

Jackson Bakich
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April 1, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Senator Mike Lee to introduce the Advertising Middlemen Endangering Rigorous Internet Competition Accountability (AMERICA) Act. The legislation looks to “restore and protect competition in digital advertising by eliminating conflicts of interest that have allowed the leading platforms in the market to manipulate ad auctions and impose monopoly rents on a […]
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Book, FL Democrats Push for Religious Exemption Amendment in Abortion Bill

Book, FL Democrats Push for Religious Exemption Amendment in Abortion Bill

Jackson Bakich
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March 31, 2023
Senate Bill 300 in the Florida Senate, formally known as the Pregnancy and Parenting Support bill, has come incredibly close to making its way to Governor Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) desk, which would likely sign the bill into law. Currently, in Florida, there is a 15-week abortion ban that stands as the law of the land. […]
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Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Targets ESG Standards

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Targets ESG Standards

Jackson Bakich
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March 31, 2023
In February, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and his administration introduced a bicameral proposal to the state legislature. The administration’s plan aims to “protect Floridians from the Woke ESG Financial Scam.” Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and the adherence to them, is the economic philosophy that puts emphasis on companies maintaining environmental sustainability (such as […]
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Florida State Representatives Weigh in on Controversial 6-Week Abortion Ban

Florida State Representatives Weigh in on Controversial 6-Week Abortion Ban

Jackson Bakich
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March 31, 2023
Florida’s proposed six-week abortion bill has made headlines around the state and around the nation, as the legislation recently made its way to the Senate floor to be discussed and amended. Different representatives from all different parts of the state gave their analysis of this highly contested issue. Currently, the bill offers some, but not total […]
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Rep. Fine Says Being Called a White Supremacist is 'Amusing'

Rep. Fine Says Being Called a White Supremacist is 'Amusing'

Jackson Bakich
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March 31, 2023
As the Florida House of Representatives continues to negotiate the 2023 legislative session, a multitude of bills have been contested and have sparked major debates in committee hearings and on the floor as well. The Floridian was able to sit down with State Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) to discuss just how intense those dialogues have […]
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Rubio Offers Analysis of 'New Cold War' Against China

Rubio Offers Analysis of 'New Cold War' Against China

Jackson Bakich
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March 30, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke at a Heritage Foundation event to discuss the geopolitical relationship between the United States and China, something that is being referred to as the “New Cold War.” As Americans have debated whether China or Russia is America’s greatest present adversary, Sen. Rubio makes the case that no matter what side […]
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Florida's Aetna Branch Leads Children's Week in Tallahassee

Florida's Aetna Branch Leads Children's Week in Tallahassee

Jackson Bakich
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March 29, 2023
TALLAHASSEE – As Children’s Week is in full swing in Florida's Capitol, Aetna Better Health of Florida held a large event on the Old Capitol steps on Tuesday to express their willingness to keep fighting on behalf of the livelihood of children and families. Advocacy groups such as the Children’s Home Society of Florida and […]
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Rubio Says 'It's Time to Ban TikTok'

Rubio Says 'It's Time to Ban TikTok'

Jackson Bakich
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March 29, 2023
While addressing the Senate floor, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) made his case for the ban of the social media giant, TikTok, which is owned by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Many concerns have been raised regarding the ethical procedures of the company’s data collection of Americans, and whether those procedures have led to the Chinese […]
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Scott and Rubio Introduce Space Sector Bill

Scott and Rubio Introduce Space Sector Bill

Jackson Bakich
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March 27, 2023
Despite the space race not being as culturally relevant as it once was, Florida legislators at the federal level are still looking to promote American dominance in the stars. And they are doing so in the spirit of bipartisanship. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have introduced the American Space Commerce Act alongside […]
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