DeSantis Touts Continued Job Growth in Florida

DeSantis Touts Continued Job Growth in Florida

Jim McCool
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March 25, 2022
Today, Governor DeSantis (R-FL) updated the state on Florida's economic development.  Florida saw jobs added for the 22nd consecutive month as the unemployment rate continued to fall. Gov. DeSantis made remarks after data regarding Florida's economy in February of 2022 was released, showing very positive results that do not seem to be slowing down any […]
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67% of Americans Oppose Disney on 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

67% of Americans Oppose Disney on 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Jim McCool
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March 24, 2022
The Walt Disney Corporation has been the strongest voice in opposition to Florida's Parental Rights in Education bill, now a new poll shows that 67% of Americans think Disney is on the wrong side of the argument. A new poll released by the Daily Wire shows that more than two thirds of Americans disapprove of […]
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California Disney Employees Stage Walkout to Protest the 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

California Disney Employees Stage Walkout to Protest the 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Jim McCool
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March 23, 2022
In light of the controversial Parental Rights in Education bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign into law, many corporations and individuals have performed activism at levels never seen before.  However, Disney employees across the US are staging a walkout after the company's CEO displayed a "lack of action." Many criticized the bill that […]
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DeSantis Mandates Financial Literacy Class for Florida High Schoolers

DeSantis Mandates Financial Literacy Class for Florida High Schoolers

Jim McCool
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March 23, 2022
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has signed a bill into law that mandates financial literacy classes in order for Florida high schoolers to graduate. Populist rhetoric usually criticizes school systems for not preparing students for the real world and placing too much emphasis on textbook knowledge, and not common sense.  This reason is exactly why Governor DeSantis […]
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Sabatini Calls for Emergency Session for Constitutional Carry

Sabatini Calls for Emergency Session for Constitutional Carry

Jim McCool
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March 22, 2022
State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32) has called for an emergency legislative session in Florida over passing Constitutional Carry. Gun rights advocate, Rep. Sabatini has made many attempts to revolutionize gun laws in the state of Florida, but his efforts have failed in the Republican-controlled Florida legislature. It is important to note that Sabatini did not […]
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Nikki Fried Smears DeSantis in Pre-Written Speech

Nikki Fried Smears DeSantis in Pre-Written Speech

Jim McCool
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March 21, 2022
This week, Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D-FL) appeared at what seems to be a faith-based event where she smeared Governor DeSantis (R-FL) in a pre-written speech. Commissioner Nikki Fried has casted herself as the progressive choice for Democrats to run against incumbent Governor DeSantis this November.  This has led the gubernatorial hopeful to make some […]
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DeSantis Puts Up $800 Million for Teacher Salaries

DeSantis Puts Up $800 Million for Teacher Salaries

Jim McCool
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March 21, 2022
Governor DeSantis (R-FL) continued his push for changes to Florida's state education policies. After eliminating the FSA testing, and expanding education program funding, DeSantis's newest initiative is allocating $800 million for teacher salaries. In Palm Beach County, FL, DeSantis addressed the state of Florida from a classroom in Renaissance Charter School. "We've worked really hard, particularly […]
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DeSantis Announces $1 Million for Charlotte and Lee County After Tornado

DeSantis Announces $1 Million for Charlotte and Lee County After Tornado

Jim McCool
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March 18, 2022
After a tornado tore through Southwest Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has announced over $1 million in funds for residents of Charlotte and Lee County Florida. Teaming up with local leaders, Gov. DeSantis managed to raise $1.1 million for the residents of the South Florida communities, and even managed to get $100,000 from the Republican […]
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USA Today Writer Cheers on Tornado That Damaged Harding's Home

USA Today Writer Cheers on Tornado That Damaged Harding's Home

Jim McCool
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March 17, 2022
USA Today columnist, Michael J. Stern, took this apparent disdain against Florida's Parental Rights in Education bill to a whole new level after he cheered on a tornado that damaged the home of State Rep. Joe Harding (R-22), the bill's author. Stern even attributed the damage to God Himself. Rep. Harding authored the bill, also […]
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FL Democrats Slam DeSantis for Dragging America into 'Pre-Roe Country'

FL Democrats Slam DeSantis for Dragging America into 'Pre-Roe Country'

Jim McCool
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March 17, 2022
This week, prominent Florida Democrats hosted a public discussion on healthcare where Senator Lori Berman (D-31) slammed Governor DeSantis (R-FL) for dragging America into a "pre-Roe country." Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz ignited the event by laying out the progress that President Biden and Democrats have been making through the American Rescue Plan, which Democrats […]
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Senator Book Calls 2022 Session 'Worst in history'

Senator Book Calls 2022 Session 'Worst in history'

Jim McCool
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March 16, 2022
The Florida House and Senate officially have wrapped up this year's legislative session, and now State Senator Lauren Book (D-32) is reflecting on this year's session and is already planning for the upcoming election cycle. Senator Book characterized the 2022 session as, "one of the worst in history when it came to attacks on our […]
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DeSantis Announces $289M in Funding for Florida Schools

DeSantis Announces $289M in Funding for Florida Schools

Jim McCool
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March 16, 2022
Dubbed the "Education State," Florida has made critical alterations to the statewide education system, most recently slashing statewide testing and tackling Critical Race Theory  Now, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has announced $289 million in additional funding to enhance civics, certificate programs, and STEM education. “I am proud to announce an additional $289 million for programs […]
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DeSantis Eliminates FSA Testing in Florida Public Schools

DeSantis Eliminates FSA Testing in Florida Public Schools

Jim McCool
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March 15, 2022
The DeSantis Administration has long prided itself with making Florida, "the Education State."  Now, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has another feather in his cap after officially eliminating FSA testing in Florida public schools. Today in St. Petersburg Florida, at St. Petersburg College, Governor DeSantis was joined by Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-66) and Rep. Chris Latvala […]
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New Poll: 64% of Americans Support 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

New Poll: 64% of Americans Support 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Jim McCool
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March 14, 2022
While many Americans have associated the Parental Rights in Education bill with controversy, data may reflect a different reality.  A new poll shows that 60% of Americans back the "Don't Say Gay," bill, especially the language regarding sexual orientation and gender identity being limited in K-3 classrooms. On Monday, the Daily Wire released a new […]
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Fried Reminds Voters of Charlie Crist's Support for Offshore Oil Drilling

Fried Reminds Voters of Charlie Crist's Support for Offshore Oil Drilling

Jim McCool
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March 13, 2022
US Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) appeared to be the front runner in the 2022 Democrat gubernatorial race early on, but Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D-FL) could pull ahead after reminding voting Democrats of Rep. Crist's record on supporting offshore drilling. Past titles such as, "Chain Gang Charlie," has haunted the Crist campaign as he […]
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FL House Denies Decriminalizing Fentanyl Test Strips, Deutch Weighs in

FL House Denies Decriminalizing Fentanyl Test Strips, Deutch Weighs in

Jim McCool
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March 11, 2022
Fentanyl and other hard drugs have claimed the lives of many Floridians.  Regardless, the Republican-led Florida House of Representatives struck down a bipartisan push to decriminalize fentanyl test strips, a move that US Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) characterized as, "shortsighted," and "wrong." The issue is personal for Congressman Deutch, as on the same day of the […]
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Uhlfelder Calls AG Moody DeSantis' 'Personal attorney'

Uhlfelder Calls AG Moody DeSantis' 'Personal attorney'

Jim McCool
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March 11, 2022
Statewide races in Florida are only months away.  Now, Attorney General candidate, Daniel Uhlfelder (D-FL), is taking aim at Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL), calling her Gov. Ron DeSantis's  "personal attorney." In his latest campaign ad, Uhlfelder took aim at not just AG Moody, but also managed to land a jab on Governor DeSantis (R-FL) as […]
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Sen. Taddeo Compares 'Stop Woke Act' to the Holocaust

Sen. Taddeo Compares 'Stop Woke Act' to the Holocaust

Jim McCool
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March 10, 2022
Tallahassee, FL - Today on the Senate floor, the "Stop Woke Act," made its final stop in the Florida Senate where colorful debate sparked.  However, nobody bashed the legislation as deeply as State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-40), where she said this bill is, "not what our state needs," and compared the bill to the Holocaust. The […]
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