The unprovoked Russian invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine has been met with unprecedented global condemnation, but as the conflict continues, so does the negative impact on global energy markets and U.S. consumer pocket books. The current national average price of gas has soared to $4.25 a gallon, according to AAA, up significantly from […]
After Russian forces attacked a maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine, the Biden administration announced that it would oppose the transfer of Poland-based MiG 29 fighter planes to Ukraine, calling it “high risk.” As the Russian army’s atrocities continued, the Biden administration said that it was considering the transfer, a move that would help the Ukrainian […]
Buying Oil From a Murderer With Russia invading Ukraine and making the price at the pump skyrocket across the world, President Joe Biden has decided to reach out to one of the most murderous and criminal regimes for help—Dictator Nicolas Maduro and his crime family in Venezuela. Forget about letting the U.S. tap into its […]
TALLAHASSEE --- With a budget remaining unfinished Tuesday night, the annual legislative session is headed to overtime. Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, and House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, issued a memo shortly before 9 p.m. that said budget talks would continue Wednesday. State law requires a 72-hour “cooling off” period before lawmakers can vote […]
By Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Buying blood oil from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela is reckless, irresponsible, and outright dangerous for U.S. national security. The Biden Administration must not appease ruthless dictators hoping that the next one might be slightly less reprehensible than the other. I am deeply alarmed by reports that high-level U.S. representatives met in […]
NO MAS! NO MAS! U.S. Sanctions Against Venezuela Aren't Working Russia is invading Ukraine and threatens to move on past that country and take over other nations. Putin has huge influence and control in Venezuela and Cuba. Could one of these two banana republicans serve as a launching pad for more Russian military aggression closer to […]
As the world watches Russia commit human rights atrocities as it enters the second week of its unprovoked aggression of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s influence in the Western Hemisphere, particularly in Cuba and Venezuela, has not gone unnoticed by the U.S., its allies," and Latino voters in Florida. In a new public opinion poll […]
It’s Almost Sine Die, but wait… Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida is the “Freest State in America,” but is it? Florida lawmakers around about to wrap up the 2022 legislative session (let’s not talk about redistricting) and are set to try to push through a bunch of bills this week, but a couple of those […]
 As the Florida Legislature enters the final week of the 2022 legislative session, two bill that will be up for debate and possibly a vote—SB1382 and HB 1041—pose a fiduciary threat to small businesses around the state. The bills are an Accountant’s dream, as the measures would not allow small business owners or taxpayers, the […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has drawn a line in the sand against the Republican-led Florida Legislature, vowing to “veto” the congressional redistricting map that was submitted after it passed in both the Senate and House chambers. “I will veto the congressional reapportionment plan currently being debated by the House. DOA” stated Gov. DeSantis. Under Gov. […]
Abortion Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk After putting up a valiant effort to “abort” the 15-week Abortion bill in the Florida Legislature, Democrats will now see the controversial measure signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis after it passed in the State Senate late Thursday night. READ MORE Kids Will be Kids A large group of pro-LGBTQ […]
Shortly before the Florida Legislature convened for their afternoon session on Thursday, a group of about 150 school-age kids put together an emotionally-charged protest against the "Don't Say Gay" bill in the Capitol Rotunda. "Don't Say Gay! Don't Say Gay! Don't Say Gay!" chanted the group, as some in the crowd held pro-LGBTQ signs, including […]
With prominent Democratic elected officials expressing interest in replacing the retiring Rep. Ted Deutch in the U.S. House of Representatives, a new name that is being circulated around Democratic circles is Foreign Policy expert and a member of the FAU Advisory counsel, Tara Laxer. Laxer, who like former Rep. Jared Moskowitz (also considering a run […]
Replacing Deutch The race to replace Democratic Rep. Ted Deutch is underway. After the very likable, dog-loving congressman from West Boca Raton announced that he was leaving the U.S. House of Representatives, the name that quickly circulated as the most viable replacement was former State Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D). The Floridian has learned that an […]
Shortly after Rep. Ted Deutch (D) announced that he was not seeking reelction to the U.S. Congress, the decision ignited a frenzy of speculation over who would be replacing him, including moderate DeSantis Democrat Jared Moskowitz. One thing is for sure, Rep. Deutch will not be getting involved in the Democratic congressional primary race. The […]
TALLAHASSEE—During debate on Rep. Anna Eskamani’s “Florida’s People Lose Act” (FPL), Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) took the floor to rail against Florida energy giant Florida Power & Light's (FPL) alleged power grab around the state, but at the same took a big swipe at President Joe Biden’s energy initiative. According to Rep. Smith, President […]
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried held a gubernatorial campaign Twitter “Live” event Monday night where she took issue with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s recent refusal to send the Florida National Guard to Washington, D.C. for the State of the Union Address. The White House formally requested the assistance of state national guards forces ahead of the […]
As the Florida Legislature moves closer to bringing the state budget in for a landing, Republicans in both chambers are expressing concern that without adopting the budget language contained in Senate Bill 2508, Floridians could be left depending more on Washington for their water. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ben Albritton (R-Wachula), was amended earlier […]
