Op-Ed: As Democrats Overlook Florida, Republicans See Opportunity

Op-Ed: As Democrats Overlook Florida, Republicans See Opportunity

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February 25, 2022
By RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel For generations, Democrats have taken the Black vote for granted while failing to deliver. That strategy doesn’t work anymore. This week, the Republican National Committee is cutting the ribbon on our first Black American Community Center in Florida. It’s a symbol of our commitment to reaching new voters and showing […]
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We Cannot Let Fatherlessness Stain Black History

We Cannot Let Fatherlessness Stain Black History

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February 23, 2022
By Jack Brewer It is a problem many recognize, too few discuss, and even fewer know how to address, but the problem is persistent and leading to a generation of failed children. Too many children do not grow up with a father in their home. Thankfully this week leaders in the State of Florida stepped […]
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BYRON DONALDS: Reviving DOL Fiduciary Rule Harms LMI Communities

BYRON DONALDS: Reviving DOL Fiduciary Rule Harms LMI Communities

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January 26, 2022
By Representative Byron Donalds Before being elected to Congress in 2020, I spent my professional life working in the financial services industry. When I speak on these issues, I speak from real-world experience and decades working in the private sector unlike many of my colleagues who implement policies that restrain financial mobility for many hardworking […]
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Rubio: I Won’t let Biden Hijack Florida’s Elections

Rubio: I Won’t let Biden Hijack Florida’s Elections

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January 13, 2022
President Joe Biden and the Democratic leadership believe America is on the brink of collapse. Not because of the economy. Not because of worker shortages. Not because of outsourcing to China. No, with Democrats in control of both Congress and the White House, they believe our republic is one step away from becoming a right-wing authoritarian regime. 
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Implementation is Key to Make Progress Monitoring Work for Students

Implementation is Key to Make Progress Monitoring Work for Students

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January 10, 2022
When COVID-19 caused the cancellation of state assessments in 2020, it created a rare opportunity to re-evaluate what parts of our public education system were working and which needed changes. Without state test results, school districts didn’t know what knowledge students had acquired and where educators would need to support students in the next academic […]
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Audrey Henson: Why I am Pro-Life as a Millennial Woman

Audrey Henson: Why I am Pro-Life as a Millennial Woman

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January 3, 2022
By Audrey Henson The recent Supreme Court argument on overturning Roe v. Wade is the most consequential case of my lifetime. And for countless millennials and particularly young women like me, it is time the court overturns Roe v. Wade. On the surface, I look like a typical, pro-choice Democrat acolyte. As a young, successful […]
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Cory Mills: Make American Farming Great Again

Cory Mills: Make American Farming Great Again

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January 3, 2022
By Cory Mills The current American economy, which is arguably the worst in recent memory, has been perpetrated by President Joe Biden and his Progressive Democratic cohorts in the U.S. Congress. Biden and Democrats are tone-deaf to the real concerns of hard-working Americans. As a result of their failed foreign and economic policies, Americans have […]
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Cory Mills: Embracing our America First way of Life

Cory Mills: Embracing our America First way of Life

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December 20, 2021
By Cory Mills In less than one year, Americans will head to the polls to vote to overthrow the failing Progressive Socialist experiment and America Last Agenda that Congressional Democrats have been pushing ever since they cheated their way into controlling the three branches of government. Many Democrats, like RINO Rep. Adam “Kinzie” Kinzinger and […]
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Biden’s Crises Make It Harder To Spread Christmas Cheer This Year

Biden’s Crises Make It Harder To Spread Christmas Cheer This Year

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December 14, 2021
By Tommy Hicks Jr. This year celebrating the Christmas season is more difficult than ever. As families across Florida feel the pinch of rising prices, a supply-chain crisis, and an energy crisis, they know who is to blame. Thanks to Joe Biden’s failed leadership, Americans are footing the bill for Democrats’ reckless spending and radical, […]
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Florida’s Technology Sector is a Catalyst for Success

Florida’s Technology Sector is a Catalyst for Success

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November 29, 2021
Employers, healthcare professionals and countless hard-working citizens across the Sunshine State are dedicating their time and talents to supporting our communities and getting our state back on track. As the COVID-19 pandemic shut down businesses, closed schools and forced thousands of Florida communities to conduct daily life from the confines of their homes, we gained […]
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On The American-JetBlue Lawsuit, Republicans Should Know Better

On The American-JetBlue Lawsuit, Republicans Should Know Better

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November 9, 2021
One would think that Republican attorneys general would know better than to make common cause with Merrick Garland’s Justice Department. But then we live in the crazy season of politics, and it’s in this atmosphere that Republican attorneys general Mark Brnovich of Arizona and Ashley Moody of Florida have united with the Biden administration to […]
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DeSantis, Florida Republicans Surge Past Democrats in Voter Registration

DeSantis, Florida Republicans Surge Past Democrats in Voter Registration

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November 5, 2021
The political climate and future for Florida Democrats has gone bad to worse since Governor Ron DeSantis took office in 2019 as Republicans now lead Democrats in statewide voter registrations. During the National Conference of State Legislatures this week, Gov. DeSantis announced that “for the first time in the history of Florida,” Republicans have surpassed […]
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JAVIER MANJARRES: Florida's Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Running as Progressives

JAVIER MANJARRES: Florida's Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Running as Progressives

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October 19, 2021
Florida's  2022 Democratic gubernatorial primary race in Florida has just gotten a bit crowded after Colombian Arepa-loving State Senator Annette Taddeo announced (finally) her candidacy. Sen. Taddeo, who will be challenging Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and her former 2014 gubernatorial running mate, Rep. Charlie Crist, may have an outside chance to prevail over Commissioner Fried […]
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Democrats’ Hurricane Tax Is Bad News for Homeowners and Small Businesses

Democrats’ Hurricane Tax Is Bad News for Homeowners and Small Businesses

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October 8, 2021
For those of us who work every day to advance the minority community, there are few things better to see than the look of pride, delight, and achievement on the face of someone who just got the keys to their first home. What once seemed impossible has now been realized, perhaps starting a family on […]
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Tort Tax and COVID-19

Tort Tax and COVID-19

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October 1, 2021
Dear Editor, I own a small cleaning business in Pensacola, and the COVID-19 pandemic has hit us harder than most. Due to the nature of our work, we must be very cautious when it comes the safety of our staff and clients.  Fortunately, thanks to Senator Doug Broxson and our state house members, we are […]
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“It felt like we were a prisoner”

“It felt like we were a prisoner”

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September 3, 2021
The men and women who serve us all deserve the best that we can give them – not the worst predatory instincts of shameless high-pressure salespeople.  But that’s exactly what happened to Staff Sgt. Mike Lowe and his wife, Master Sgt. Chivon Lowe. After fighting our nation’s enemies, they found themselves having to fight an […]
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'Florida law, a Property Owner can be Held Liable for an Injury on Their Property'

'Florida law, a Property Owner can be Held Liable for an Injury on Their Property'

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August 30, 2021
Dear Editor, There is a lot on business owners’ plates, especially as we fully adjust back from the pandemic restrictions. One thing that should not be top of mind is being accountable for unexpected visitors on our property. Should an intruder be eligible for financial compensation if they get injured while trespassing? The logical answer […]
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To Regain Trust, Media Must Look in the Mirror

To Regain Trust, Media Must Look in the Mirror

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August 26, 2021
By State Rep. Alex Andrade   The Edelman Trust Barometer measures the public’s trust in institutions (government, business, media, etc.). The Barometer’s 2021 report shows people desperate for facts, but unsure of who or what to believe, and unsure if they themselves can determine the difference.   Politicians misuse power when left unchecked; it’s human […]
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