FL Parental Rights Bill Inspires Similar Legislation in Other States

FL Parental Rights Bill Inspires Similar Legislation in Other States

Jim McCool
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April 8, 2022
The Parental Rights in Education bill easily became the most controversial pieces of legislation in recent Florida history.  Now, it appears that the legislation has inspired lawmakers in other states to take action. Newsmax reported today that, "More than a dozen states have introduced Florida-inspired legislation," that would, "prohibit 'gender identity' discussion in school for […]
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Shevrin Jones Calls DeSantis's Special Session a 'Waste' of Taxpayer Dollars

Shevrin Jones Calls DeSantis's Special Session a 'Waste' of Taxpayer Dollars

Jim McCool
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April 7, 2022
State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-35) is firing back at Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on redistricting and calling this special session a "waste" of "taxpayer dollars." "The problem we have now is the Speaker and the Senate President disagrees with the governor on the fact of him inserting himself in the map,' said Sen. Jones. ' […]
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Lauren Book Defends 'Visit Florida'

Lauren Book Defends 'Visit Florida'

Jim McCool
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April 7, 2022
Tourism in Florida in recent years, has been one of the more bipartisan issues facing the Florida state government.  Now, State Senator Lauren Book (D-32) has spoken our regarding the State Senate's position on, "Visit Florida." "The Senate has always taken a position that we need to fund and invest in Visit Florida to ensure we […]
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Donald Trump Endorses Kat Cammack for Re-election

Donald Trump Endorses Kat Cammack for Re-election

Jim McCool
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April 6, 2022
Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) is currently seeking re-election in Florida, and has earned the endorsement of former President Donald Trump (R). Rep. Cammack, who has been in office since 2020, has been a staunch supporter of first responders in Florida and made a name for herself among the America First movement currently taking the Republican […]
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Demings Raises More Cash Than Any Previous FL Senate Challenger

Demings Raises More Cash Than Any Previous FL Senate Challenger

Jim McCool
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April 6, 2022
US Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) has announced that her US Senate campaign raised over $10 million in Q1 of the 2022 fiscal year.  This funding is unprecedented as she raised more money than any Florida Senate challenger ever. Exactly $13.1 million was reported by the Demings' campaign in terms of how much cash they have […]
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Daniel Webster Saves Floridians $4 Million in Taxpayer Dollars

Daniel Webster Saves Floridians $4 Million in Taxpayer Dollars

Jim McCool
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April 5, 2022
Incumbent Congressman Daniel Webster (R-FL), who has been in his current office since 2010, has announced that in the past 12 years, he has saved over $4 million in tax payer dollars to run his Congressional office. "Washington operates on the principle that if money is appropriated, it should be spent," said Rep. Daniel Webster. […]
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New Poll: Floridians Overwhelmingly Support Parental Rights, Split on CRT

New Poll: Floridians Overwhelmingly Support Parental Rights, Split on CRT

Jim McCool
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April 4, 2022
While the Parental Rights in Education bill and Stop W.O.K.E. Act passed the Florida legislature in controversy, the average Floridian may disagree with this sentiment.  New polling shows that more Floridians are overwhelmingly supportive of parental rights in the classroom. In a new poll conducted by Saint Leo University Polling Institute of 1,000 Floridians asked […]
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Rep. Smith Admits Word 'Gay' not in 'Don't Say Gay' law

Rep. Smith Admits Word 'Gay' not in 'Don't Say Gay' law

Jim McCool
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April 4, 2022
Florida Democrats brought all of their opposition to the table when it came to the Parental Rights in Education bill.  Republicans have criticized Democrats for "sloganeering" the bill when they dubbed it the "Don't Say Gay" bill.  However, State Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-49) has denied misrepresenting the Parental Rights in Education bill. In an […]
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DeSantis Announces 'Sweet Florida' New Song

DeSantis Announces 'Sweet Florida' New Song

Jim McCool
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April 1, 2022
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has announced the release of "Sweet Florida" from Florida natives Johnny Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant, who co-wrote and released their new single. The Florida governor appeared on Fox News this morning to comment on the new song that he appeared pleased with,  "For them to do this is really, […]
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DeSantis Teases Revoking Disney's Self-governing Status

DeSantis Teases Revoking Disney's Self-governing Status

Jim McCool
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April 1, 2022
Disney and the state of Florida have been in an unprecedented standoff that could lead to detrimental changes for Disney.  Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) recently teased the idea of revoking Disney's special privileges to self-govern in the state of Florida. A 55-year-old law permits the Disney company to govern itself on the company's property in […]
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Senator Taddeo Vows to Continue Fighting Against Parental Rights Bill

Senator Taddeo Vows to Continue Fighting Against Parental Rights Bill

Jim McCool
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April 1, 2022
After Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed the Parental Rights in Education bill into law, much of the resistance stopped.  However, State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-40) has vowed to continue to fight against the bill that has now become law. Senator Taddeo has gained attention over this recent session for her fierce opposition to Republican-led bills that […]
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Rep. Fetterhoff Becomes Next Republican to Return Disney Donations

Rep. Fetterhoff Becomes Next Republican to Return Disney Donations

Jim McCool
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March 31, 2022
The Walt Disney Company has been very active in countering the recently signed into law, Parental Rights in Education bill.  Now, State Rep. Elizabeth Fetterhoff (R-29) is following in Rep. Joe Harding's (R-22) footsteps and returning all political donations from Disney. Rep.Harding, the original author of the legislation, made headlines this week after announcing the […]
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New Poll: 52% of Florida Democrat Voters Back 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

New Poll: 52% of Florida Democrat Voters Back 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Jim McCool
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March 29, 2022
While the resistance of the Parental Rights in Education bill has largely been concentrated among Liberal Americans across the country, not all of Florida's voting constituents have been taken into account.  In a recent poll, it is revealed that 52% of Florida Democrat voters actually support the controversial legislation, now signed into law. Conducted by […]
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Harding Returns All Political Donations From Disney

Harding Returns All Political Donations From Disney

Jim McCool
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March 29, 2022
While the Parental Rights in Education bill has received severe backlash, the author of the bill, State Rep. Joe Harding (R-22), has also been under fire, from his politics to his personal life.  Now, Rep. Harding is showing how strong his resolve is to stick behind Florida's parents and has returned all donations he has […]
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Joe Biden Responds to Parental Rights Bill Signed Into Law

Joe Biden Responds to Parental Rights Bill Signed Into Law

Jim McCool
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March 29, 2022
The Parental Rights in Education Bill, dubbed the, "Don't Say Gay," bill by Progressive Democrats and mainstream media outlets, has triggered a wave of responses after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law this week.   Saturday Night Live, Disney, and President Joe Biden (D) have all contributed their two cents on the issue.  Now, President Biden […]
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Lauren Book Responds to Being Challenged by Failed Congressional Candidate

Lauren Book Responds to Being Challenged by Failed Congressional Candidate

Jim McCool
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March 28, 2022
Democrat Senator Lauren Book (D-32) has weighed in on her primary challenger, Barbara Sharief, following her third-place loss in her recent Congressional campaign. Senator Book has been a critical part of the Florida Democrat's new look in the state Senate, with a decent amount of her bills being signed into law despite the ideological differences […]
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Simpson Adds FL Chamber of Commerce to Lengthy List of Endorsements

Simpson Adds FL Chamber of Commerce to Lengthy List of Endorsements

Jim McCool
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March 28, 2022
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has joined a list of reputable names that have endorsed Senator Wilton Simpson (R-FL) for Agricultural Commissioner in this upcoming election cycle. “The Florida Chamber of Commerce endorses Wilton Simpson as Florida’s next Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. As our recent Most Valuable Legislator, Wilton Simpson has taken the lessons […]
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Ron DeSantis Re-election Unanimously Backed by FL GOP

Ron DeSantis Re-election Unanimously Backed by FL GOP

Jim McCool
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March 28, 2022
With election season just over the horizon, the Republican Party of Florida is set to roll out a list of endorsements for major state-wide candidates who are seeking re-election, including Governor DeSantis (R-FL) who was unanimously backed by the FL GOP. In a Tweet over the weekend, Chair of Chairs Evan Power of the Florida […]
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