WASHINGTON—Congressman Byron Donalds recently stated he would introduce "stress testing" similar to large banks to cut wasteful state spending throughout Florida's state govenment if elected as the next governor of Florida. "When we came out of the financial collapse, Washington instituted stress testing for the large banks. I think we have to go through a […]
The House Student Academic Success Subcommittee unanimously advanced a bill 17-0 on Tuesday that would require cursive handwriting instruction in schools for students in grades two through five as well as other proficiencies to improve their cursive penmanship. Rep. Tobin "Toby" Overdorf (R-Palm City) explained his bill (HB 921) to the subcommittee. Sen. Erin Grall […]
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice unanimously favored a bill 9-0 on Tuesday that would repeal a Florida Statute on the restriction of firearm or ammunition purchases during a declared state of emergency. Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) detailed his bill (SB 952) to the committee, which would repeal Statute 870.044. Reps. Monique Miller (R-Palm […]
The Associatied Industries of Florida (AIF) released its 2025 Session Priorities Publication on Tuesday, which details its legislative agenda from its members for the legislative term. Known as “The Voice of Florida Business", much of the AIF's agenda is centered around business growth and fiscal responsibility in the state. The organization has represented "principles of […]
The House Education Administration Subcommittee unanimously advanced a bill 17-0 on Monday that would prohibit students from using cell phones during the school day. Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera (R-Miami) detailed her bill (HB 949) to the subcommittee. "This bill prohibits students from using wireless communication devices during the school day rather than just during instructional […]
The Republican Party of Florida released an ad Monday slamming Reps. Maxwell Frost and Darren Soto for opposing the Laken Riley Act, which requires the detention of illegal immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes. "@MaxwellFrostFL & @DarrenSoto voted AGAINST the Laken Riley Act- choosing illegal criminals over Floridians' safety, " the Florida GOP said. […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a $79 million litigation settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc., on Monday, after the e-cigarette company's past tactics targeted children in Florida. “As a father, the safety and wellbeing of children is top of mind, all the time. Florida has been a leader in the fight to end teen vaping, […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update Monday on the state's criminal investigation of social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate while facing rape and human trafficking charges in Romania after they briefly arrived in the state last week. James Uthmeier recently opened a criminal probe into the Tate brothers, and stated he would […]
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Joseph Perkins denied the motion to dismiss by Actualidad Media Group, a radio station that accused Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago against of being involved in an ethics investigation. Judge Joseph Perkins, in his ruling, said [A] motion to dismiss filed pursuant to the Anti-SLAPP statute is governed by the same […]
Florida Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo touched on several topics in a recent interview with Fox News anchor Trace Gallagher, including his rumored run for Florida governor in the 2025 midterm elections. Republican Congressman Byron Donalds has already announced his run for governor. Is Sen. Pizzo the next to announce his gubernatorial aspirations for the […]
Speaking to the Florida House Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Thursday, Reps. Vicki Lopez (R-Miami) and Vanessa Oliver (R-Punta Gorda) asked for the passage of "Lucy's law", a bill named after 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez who tragically died after a 2022 boat crash during Labor Day Weekend on Biscayne Bay. Vanessa Oliver filed HB 289 along with […]
A bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Holcomb (R-Spring Hill) would waive the mandatory three-day waiting period of firearm purchases for law enforcement officers, correctional officers, or service members of the United States Armed Forces. Jeff Holcomb detailed his bill to the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee on Thursday. "If you walk into a gun store to […]
Trooper’s Law, inspired by a Bull Terrier who was abandoned and tied to a pole during Hurricane Milton evacuations, unanimously passed its second House committee stop on Thursday. The bill, HB 205, or Trooper's Law, would create a new offense of animal neglect for abandoning a restrained dog outside a natural disaster, such as a […]
Two state lawmakers filed a bill to lessen state guardrails imposed on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by allowing them to perform their work without illusory physician supervision. Rep. Mike Giallombardo (R-Cape Coral) sponsored HB 649 in the House and Sen. Ana Marie Rodriguez (R-Doral) sponsored SB 718 in the Senate. Giallombardo explained his bill […]
Sen. Jonathan Martin (R-Fort Myers) recently filed a bill to tackle human sex trafficking in the state by imposing stricter penalties, particularly against those involving children and those with mental deficiencies. Under Jonathan Martin's bill, SB 1804, an individual who knowingly engages in human trafficking by use of physical force on a child less than […]
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) announced he intends to work on eliminating property taxes in the "Free" State of Florida with a string of bills during a press conference Wednesday in Tallahassee. In a press release, Chamberlin announced filing HB 357 and HB 359 which would create a new $100,000 tax exemption on all properties, not […]
Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) announced the filing of HB 983, a legislation designed to reform Florida's Homeowners Association (HOA) by enhancing enforcement, improving transparency, and empowering residents with stronger rights. "As Florida continues to grow, it is critical that our HOA system is fair, transparent, and accessible to all residents," Porra said in a […]
Sen. Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) and Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Dania Beach) recently filed bills to show Florida's support for the Jewish State by expanding the state's existing anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) law. Tom Leek and Hillary Cassel, under SB 1678/HB 1519, would enhance the state's policy against opponents who participate in boycotts against Israel. […]
