FL House GOP Prepares to Pass HB 1

FL House GOP Prepares to Pass HB 1

Jim McCool
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March 29, 2021
The GOP-led Florida House is starting off the 2021 session with a bang by introducing HB 1, and more than likely passing it to the FL Senate.
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Patronis Offers Trump Help to Start New Media Platform

Patronis Offers Trump Help to Start New Media Platform

Jim McCool
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March 25, 2021
Ever since his controversial election loss, President Donald Trump (R) has been expected by many to stay alive and well in the political world, one way or another.
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Tom Gaitens Looks to 'Level' Work Playing Field, Raise Awareness for Lawsuit Reform

Tom Gaitens Looks to 'Level' Work Playing Field, Raise Awareness for Lawsuit Reform

Jim McCool
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March 25, 2021
As of yesterday, it has become public that Tampa Area businessman, Tom Gaitens, will be the new Executive Director of Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse. The FL CALA is a group that has successfully raised awareness of the need for lawsuit reform.  In fact, the CALA was successful in getting some reforms passed under Governor Ron DeSantis (R) in 2019.
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Brandes Backs SB 1132 To Take Seniors Out of Assisted Living

Brandes Backs SB 1132 To Take Seniors Out of Assisted Living

Jim McCool
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March 24, 2021
The health industry is always subject to changes through regulation, as so many Americans depend on medical institutions.
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Environmental Group Caught Pushing Fake News on FL Farmers

Environmental Group Caught Pushing Fake News on FL Farmers

Jim McCool
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March 24, 2021
Last week, the Center for Biological Diversity and Calusa Waterkeeper landed themselves in hot water after publishing a false article to further their extreme anti-farming agenda.
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Fried hypocritically says DeSantis 'snubbed' Harris, forgets that she 'snubbed' Trump

Fried hypocritically says DeSantis 'snubbed' Harris, forgets that she 'snubbed' Trump

Jim McCool
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March 23, 2021
Yesterday, the Sunshine State was visited by Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who once again stood as the face of the Biden-Harris Administration, as she visited Florida to tour a FEMA COVID-19 vaccine site.
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New Regulations To Hit FL Worker Unions

New Regulations To Hit FL Worker Unions

Jim McCool
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March 23, 2021
Workers' unions are organizations that have roots almost as old as the United States, however, legislation on these groups seems to never stop being written.
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Sen. Baxley: 'Not Such a Bright Future' on FL Scholarship

Sen. Baxley: 'Not Such a Bright Future' on FL Scholarship

Jim McCool
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March 22, 2021
The Bright Futures Program has created an equal opportunity pathway for Florida public school students to attend college.  However, the over 20-year-old program has made headlines and a new piece of legislation circling in the Florida House of Representatives is now worrying parents across the state.
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DeSantis Encourages Gambling Law Changes in FL

DeSantis Encourages Gambling Law Changes in FL

Jim McCool
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March 19, 2021
Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis (R) confirmed suspicions by meeting with Florida's top gambling officials, including Native American groups, such as the Seminole Tribe. Recent reports have shown that DeSantis and Florida are, "getting close to a deal" with the Seminole Tribe. This week Governor DeSantis at a press conference revealed he is "happy to […]
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Daley Pushes for Mandated Student School IDs

Daley Pushes for Mandated Student School IDs

Jim McCool
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March 19, 2021
Representative Dan Daley (D-97) has been a champion of children's safety ever since the tragic Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting occurred 3 years ago.
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Brandes To Abolish CRC in FL

Brandes To Abolish CRC in FL

Jim McCool
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March 18, 2021
Today in the Florida Senate, Senator Jeff Brandes (R-24) moved to totally abolish the Constitutional Revision Commission.
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LaMarca's HB 15 To 'Level Playing Field' For FL Business

LaMarca's HB 15 To 'Level Playing Field' For FL Business

Jim McCool
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March 18, 2021
Representative Chip LaMarca (R-93) has recently Tweeted that his new legislation, HB 15, will, "level the playing field for Florida retailers."
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Democrat Senator Polsky Calls Green New Deal 'Political'

Democrat Senator Polsky Calls Green New Deal 'Political'

Jim McCool
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March 17, 2021
Today at the Florida Capitol, Senator Tina Scott Polsky (D-29) joined Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D) to reveal their plan for energy environmental aid to the state of Florida.
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Roach Pledges to Vote for GOP Big Tech Bill

Roach Pledges to Vote for GOP Big Tech Bill

Jim McCool
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March 16, 2021
After the GOP Big Tech Bill passed the appropriations committee, Representative Spencer Roach (R-79) pledged to, "vote up, on the bill", when it hits the floor of the Florida House. Roach, the author of HB 233 claims that we should, "embrace the diversity of viewpoint", adding he is all for, "intellectual freedom." Roach believes that […]
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DeSantis: Biden 'Created This Crisis' Along Border

DeSantis: Biden 'Created This Crisis' Along Border

Jim McCool
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March 16, 2021
Amid what the GOP has labeled the illegal immigration "Border Crisis", Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) joined Judge Jeanine on Fox News to officially call out the Biden administration, saying they have, "created this crisis."
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GOP Big Tech Bill Passes Appropriations Committee

GOP Big Tech Bill Passes Appropriations Committee

Jim McCool
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March 16, 2021
Yesterday, the House appropriations committee convened at 3:50 to discuss current bills, one of them being the latest GOP big tech legislation sponsored by Rep. Blaise Ingoglia (R-35). The Big Tech bill, which Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has touted as, "the most ambitious reforms yet proposed for combatting political censorship", has also caught some bipartisan […]
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Roach and Family Face Threats Over His THC Cap Position

Roach and Family Face Threats Over His THC Cap Position

Jim McCool
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March 15, 2021
State Rep. Spencer Roach (R-79)  has become the latest social media meme victim because of his effort to lower the medicinal marijuana THC cap in the state. Here is a Twitter user below, taunting the Representative with his own last name, "Roach", saying, "We know where you live": pic.twitter.com/Oo2hfk3hIi — Lucha❔ (@YouKnowBunky) March 12, 2021 […]
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Scott and Rubio Fight to Keep Cuba on State Sponsor of Terrorism list

Scott and Rubio Fight to Keep Cuba on State Sponsor of Terrorism list

Jim McCool
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March 12, 2021
Yesterday, Florida Senators Rick Scott (R) and Marco Rubio (R), joined by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), introduced the FORCE Act on the Senate floor. The FORCE Act, also known as the "Fighting Oppression until the Reign of Castro Ends Act" aims to prevent President Joe Biden (D) or his administration at large from taking Cuba […]
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