Moskowitz Backed by Florida Progressive and Liberal Democratic Lawmakers

Moskowitz Backed by Florida Progressive and Liberal Democratic Lawmakers

Javier Manjarres
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March 13, 2022
When Rep. Ted Deutch (D) announced his retirement, all eyes turned to see when former State Rep. Jared Moskowitz would announce his candidacy to become the next Florida member of the U.S. Congress.
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Sabatini Labeled a 'RINO' for Voting With Florida Progressives

Sabatini Labeled a 'RINO' for Voting With Florida Progressives

Javier Manjarres
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March 11, 2022
Conservative Republican State Legislator Anthony Sabatini, who has famously called fellow Republicans in the Florida Legislature “RINOs” or Republicans in Name Only, for allegedly siding with Florida Democrats and not supporting legislative measures he supports, has now been targeted as a “RINO” by one of his congressional opponents. The Floridian has received no less than […]
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JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.11.2022 — DeSantis's Redistricting Showdown in FL

JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.11.2022 — DeSantis's Redistricting Showdown in FL

Javier Manjarres
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March 11, 2022
Corcoran Packs up his books and crayons Florida’s Education czar Richard Corcoran is taking his Star Wars lunch box and signing himself out early from school this year, and it appears as if State Senator Manny Diaz will be tapped to replace him. Yea, there are other names floating around, but The Floridian has recently […]
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Corcoran to Leave Education Commissioner Post, Manny Diaz Frontrunner to Replace Him

Corcoran to Leave Education Commissioner Post, Manny Diaz Frontrunner to Replace Him

Javier Manjarres
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March 10, 2022
By Ryan Dailey TALLAHASSEE --- State Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, who has been an ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis on controversial issues such as student mask requirements and critical race theory, will step down from the post at the end of April, he announced Thursday. Corcoran, a Republican former speaker of the Florida House, was […]
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Donalds Tangles With Progressive Democrat Gallego Over Energy Crisis

Donalds Tangles With Progressive Democrat Gallego Over Energy Crisis

Javier Manjarres
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March 10, 2022
Freshman Congressman Byron Donalds got into a Twitter scuffle with Progressive Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) after the veteran lawmaker suggested that offshore oil drilling in Florida should be allowed. Rep. Gallego's remark was in response to Rep. Donalds' tweet where he slammed the Biden administration for holding oil talks with the murderous Maduro regime […]
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JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.10.2022 —FL Session Ends—The U.S. Energy Crisis

JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.10.2022 —FL Session Ends—The U.S. Energy Crisis

Javier Manjarres
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March 10, 2022
Sine Die? Yep. Stick a fork in it and call it day. The 2022 legislative session is all but over with legislators expected to vote on a state budget this coming Monday. As far as redistricting goes, well, that is another story. Gov. Ron DeSantis has his veto pen ready to strike down the legislature's […]
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Russian invasion of Ukraine causing unprecedented global energy crisis

Russian invasion of Ukraine causing unprecedented global energy crisis

Javier Manjarres
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March 10, 2022
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 […]
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Biden opposes fighter planes transfer to help Ukraine

Biden opposes fighter planes transfer to help Ukraine

Javier Manjarres
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March 9, 2022
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 […]
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JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.9.2022 —U.S. buys oil from a murderer Maduro

JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.9.2022 —U.S. buys oil from a murderer Maduro

Javier Manjarres
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March 9, 2022
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 […]
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Legislative Session Headed to Overtime

Legislative Session Headed to Overtime

Javier Manjarres
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March 8, 2022
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 […]
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Buying 'Blood oil' from Russia, Iran and Venezuela Threatens America

Buying 'Blood oil' from Russia, Iran and Venezuela Threatens America

Javier Manjarres
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March 8, 2022
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 […]
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Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.8.2022 —Catfight in Tallahassee

Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.8.2022 —Catfight in Tallahassee

Javier Manjarres
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March 8, 2022
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 […]
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POLL: Latino Voters Say U.S. Sanctions Against Venezuela Have failed

POLL: Latino Voters Say U.S. Sanctions Against Venezuela Have failed

Javier Manjarres
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March 7, 2022
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 […]
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JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.7.2022 —Biden tanks with Hispanics

JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.7.2022 —Biden tanks with Hispanics

Javier Manjarres
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March 7, 2022
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 […]
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Lawmakers Pushes Anti-Small Business, pro-Tax Audit bills in Florida Legislature

Lawmakers Pushes Anti-Small Business, pro-Tax Audit bills in Florida Legislature

Javier Manjarres
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March 7, 2022
 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 […]
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DeSantis Flexes, Vows to Veto Republican Redistricting Maps

DeSantis Flexes, Vows to Veto Republican Redistricting Maps

Javier Manjarres
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March 4, 2022
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. […]
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JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.4.2022 —Ron DeSantis to sign 15-Week Abortion bill

JUICE—Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.4.2022 —Ron DeSantis to sign 15-Week Abortion bill

Javier Manjarres
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March 4, 2022
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 […]
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'Don't Say Gay' School Children Protest in Florida Capitol

'Don't Say Gay' School Children Protest in Florida Capitol

Javier Manjarres
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March 3, 2022
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 […]
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