Many U.S. politicians have contributed their two cents to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Now, US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is anticipating a "puppet Russian installed government" in Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has been rather ambiguous with his intentions for Ukraine, referring to the government of Ukraine as illegitimate at times. It has been strongly […]
In his campaign for the Florida Senate, Representative Mike Crieco (D-133) has garnered critical endorsements from both House and Senate Democrats. Rep. Grieco was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018, representing District 113, which includes North Bay Village, Miami Beach, and parts of Little Havana and Downtown. He ran for reelection […]
Tallahassee, FL - Today, the nationally recognized Parental Rights in Education, or "Don't Say Gay" bill, as Democrats have branded it, has passed the Florida House of Representatives. However, it did not go without serious debate and a few Republicans jumping ship and voting no. House Democrats fought valiantly to amend as much as they could […]
The "Don't Say Gay" bill in the Florida legislature has managed to stir national controversy among parental rights advocates and LGBTQ allies. State Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-49) attempted to amend the bill today in the Florida House, where his effort to normalize sexual identity was rejected. Now, Florida Republican legislators are reacting to Smith's failed […]
Having a background in horses, South Florida State Rep. Dan Daley (D-97) has successfully passed HB 1269 through its second committee. The bill intends to bring back standardbred racing in Florida. With only the Commerce Committee left, Daley's bill has managed to pass both the Regulatory Reform Subcommittee and the State Administration & Technology Appropriations […]
In her campaign for the US Congress, Laura Loomer (R), who is running in Florida's 11th District against incumbent Rep. Daniel Webster (R), has seen many milestones achieved, but none like this. The Loomer campaign has secured a top Florida GOP operative, MaryAnn Pistilli as its new campaign manager. Pistilli, the founder of Gulf State […]
Gun rights seem to always be up for discussion every election cycle but are usually not threatened by Republicans, especially Republican legislators in Florida. State Rep. Michelle Salzman (R-1) fell under fire this week for countering a pro-gun Hispanic organization after they asked her if she would be supporting the Constitutional Carry measure in the […]
This week Speaker of the Florida House, State Rep. Chris Sprowls (R-65), publicly announced his support for HB 7065 to battle fatherlessness in Florida. H.B. 7065 intends to provide over $70 million in funding for initiatives such as financial assistance to struggling fathers and mentoring programs for at-risk boys. It funds various programs to help […]
Tallahassee, FL - School policy has managed to remain a hot topic in Florida politics for the past 2 years now, leading State Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-49) to get into a heated exchange over school funding with State Rep. Randy Fine (R-53), where he called the "Putting Parents First" bill a political attack. Rep. Fine […]
The Republican-led Florida Legislature is looking at a new abortion ban in the HB 5 legislation. However, not every Florida legislator is on board with the approach the state has taken on this issue, as State Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-49) has pledged to vote, "NO," on HB 5. HB 5 if passed, would ban […]
In this legislative session, the Florida House of Representatives will be hearing a new restriction on abortion in HB 5, a measure that has enraged pro-Abortion Democrats across the state. The bill would impose a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of conception. Now, the Florida Voice for the Unborn has not only backed HB […]
Florida has paved the way recently for modern Conservatism in America. Now, the most recent "Don't Say Gay Bill," proposed by Central Florida's State Rep. Joe Harding (R-22) has caught the attention of President Joe Biden (D), who blasted the legislation today. Those who are rather socially progressive have been more than furious with the […]
The highly anticipated Florida Hometown Hero Program, which has been sponsored by State Senator Ed Hooper (R-16), has now gained the backing of CFO Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) in hopes of being a "stabilizing force for good" for public servants. Proposed in the 2022 legislative session, this program intends to reduce the initial cost of buying a […]
As Florida's political class continues to wait to see how the final congressional redistricting map is drawn, there has been speculation that Progressive State Rep. Anna Eskamani (D) was eyeing Rep. Stephanie Murphy's congressional seat in District 7. The Floridian recently spoke to Rep. Eskamani about her potential run for Congress now that Rep. Murphy […]
Washington—There's not much of anything Republicans and Democrats in Congress agree on, but US Rep. Mario Diaz Balart (R-FL) says that there is bipartisan support for getting Everglades Restoration funding passed. When asked about the preservation of the Everglades and the Florida Congressional delegation, Rep. Diaz Balart responded, "That's a scenario where we work very […]
This February brings the observation of Black History Month. The Florida legislature's Black Caucus is attempting to push through legislation concerning Health, Safety Prosperity, and Pride. These four categories make up a combined 59 unique pieces of legislation. Yet midway through the 2022 legislative session, not a single one has made it to the House […]
In a press conference with other members of the Florida Republican Congressional delegation, US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) flipped the script on Democrats giving Trump credit for environmental support over the current Biden Administration. "The federal government's commitment really fell off for the better part of over a decade. So beginning in 2016, 2017, [Trump […]
Amid rumors of him running for president in 2024, Floridians do not seem to be fully behind Governor DeSantis (R-FL) leaving his post as governor. In fact, Floridians prefer President Trump to Gov.DeSantis in the latest 2024 presidential polls. Most would say that Ron DeSantis has successfully capitalized on the rivalry between him and the […]
