By René García In homes across Miami-Dade, generations have carried the weight of exile, a quiet but unshakable longing for a homeland taken by tyranny. I grew up surrounded by it. As a first-generation American of Cuban descent, I was raised on stories of sacrifice. Our parents and grandparents didn’t leave Cuba because they wanted to; they left […]
By Cesar Conda and Sevastian Horton We’ve been thinking about Cuba a lot lately. One of us, whose mother fled the island with her parents, grew up in a Cuban exile community—shaped by stories, grief, and a stubborn belief that things could one day be different. The other has spent four decades at the intersection […]
The Florida Legislature closed out a fairly quiet legislative session earlier this month, but unfortunately did not pass third-party litigation finance reform. But they have another opportunity! Coming up in April is a special session to address property taxes and potentially the state budget. What better time for our Florida lawmakers to address this remaining […]
By Cesar Conda and Thomas Trask The daring capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro demonstrated the lengths to which the White House will go to execute on its vision of ensuring American security and shaping the country’s role in the Western Hemisphere. Beyond ending Maduro’s reign, the operation sent a message to the rest of […]
Ediberto Roman, Professor of Law & Director of Immigration and Citizenship Initiatives at Florida International University When Florida Democrats suffered through Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 20-point wipeout of Charlie Crist and the loss of four House seats in 2022, Dems figured there was nowhere to go but up. When Donald Trump won Florida by 13 points in 2024 and Senator Rick […]
When local governments find ways to ease the financial pressure on residents, it should be highlighted and recognized. That’s why the intent behind the recent announcement from the City of Hialeah regarding “property tax relief” for seniors is worth applauding. The city identified savings within its budget and used those funds to provide checks to […]
By Maurice Langston We are truly blessed to live in Florida in this new era of freedom and economic opportunity. For too long, our state was middle-of-the-pack when it came to private enterprise. We could not boast of significant corporate headquarters and had little national prominence in the most important industry sectors. We were known […]
Family courts are among the most consequential parts of Florida’s judicial system. Every day, they make decisions that permanently shape children’s lives, determine parental relationships, and impose long-lasting financial and emotional consequences on families. For many parents, these rulings come at their most vulnerable moments. Floridians should reasonably expect transparency and accountability from such an […]
By Rep. Gus Bilirakis For the last several years, hardworking American families have been squeezed by rising costs, from groceries and gas to housing and transportation. At the same time, our nation has worked to rebuild domestic manufacturing and strengthen supply chains that are essential to economic and national security. The Working Family Tax Credit (WFTC) Act takes meaningful […]
As tax-filing season begins, improvements to our tax code are already making a real difference for older Americans. For decades, the system treated seniors unfairly by taxing portions of their Social Security benefits and leaving too many retirees struggling to cover basic costs. That is changing, and I am proud to have supported reforms that […]
By Sridhar Reddy Even in a dysfunctional and divided political climate, both a Republican and Democratic-run Washington have invested significant capital and political will to win the AI race against China. Despite ongoing debates about how to properly regulate AI, the Trump administration’s position is centered around its AI Action Plan, which promises to secure America’s leadership in artificial intelligence by boosting research, reshaping rules, and increasing domestic investment […]
By Angie Wong For millions of people, a serious diagnosis comes with two types of fear. First, there is the fear of the disease — the cancer, the Crohn’s, the rheumatoid arthritis. But quickly, a second, sharper fear takes over: Will I be able to afford the help I need? I’ve witnessed friends and family discover the […]
Written by Lt. Col. Al Santos (Ret.) President Trump has warned about the dangers of allowing China to gain influence over the digital infrastructure that supports America’s economy, military, and institutions. That concern is well-founded. If data center development is discouraged here at home, those facilities do not simply disappear. They are just built in […]
By Mary C. Mayhew Florida’s health care system is at an inflection point. Hospitals across the state are doing everything they can to keep maternity units open, maintain inpatient psychiatric care and preserve access to specialty children’s care – because Floridians depend on them. But they are working against the headwinds of Medicaid reimbursement amounts […]
By Col. Dennis Freytes (USA, ret.) Florida’s aerospace sector employs more than 144,000 people across the state, generating $17.7 billion annually. Its continued growth depends on the United States maintaining its decisive edge in artificial intelligence – technology that lies at the core of modern space systems, national security and industrial innovation. And that’s why […]
A very short flight from my home in the Florida Keys, the world’s deadliest animal has taken more than 30 lives in Cuba since December — most under the age of 18. Mosquitoes carrying dengue and chikungunya are responsible for those deaths. The Centers for Disease Control has issued a travel warning to Cuba. And as Floridians know all […]
By Rep. Gus Bilirakis For too long, tax season has been synonymous with confusion, stress, and wasted time. Families braced for complicated forms, surprise bills, and an IRS process that felt designed to trip people up rather than help them succeed. As Americans embark upon tax season this year, they will notice that era is […]
By Kerri Toloczko What do you get when you combine $485 million in taxpayer benefits for Florida’s nonprofit hospitals and a dramatic rise in costs for Florida residents? An investigation by Attorney General James Uthmeier, concerns from state lawmakers, and distrust by senior citizens like me who are paying more than ever out of pocket […]
