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By Dr. Timothy Beard and Chancellor Ray Rodrigues Florida’s higher education system isn’t just excelling, it’s leading the charge. Across the state, institutions are driving groundbreaking innovation, shaping the workforce of tomorrow, and powering economic growth. At the heart of this success is Florida A&M University (FAMU) — a powerhouse among Historically Black Colleges and […]
Holocaust Memorial Unveiled in Florida, Survivor Presented With Medal of Freedom TALLAHASSEE—Florida became only the second state in the union to unveil a Holocaust memorial. Governor Ron DeSantis, along with First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a ceremony of the ...READ MORE Ron DeSantis-We’ve made Florida a model for common-sense conservation, investing nearly $2.9 billion in […]
TALLAHASSEE—Florida became only the second state in the union to unveil a Holocaust memorial. Governor Ron DeSantis, along with First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a ceremony of the unveiling of the monument at the Capitol Complex’s “Memorial Park.” During his remarks, Gov. DeSantis reminded attendees that the state of Florida sent “$20 million funding to […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a $389 million grant to help boost the protection to Florida's waterways and natural resources during a press conference in Brevard County. Gov. DeSantis added that the grant includes $189 million for water quality improvements. The governor explained the grant process in his announcement. "The legislature decided to put some […]
Representatives Cory Mills (R-FL) and Andy Harris (R-MD) have introduced legislation restricting birthright citizenship. The Prohibiting Automatic Rights to Enter National Territory (PARENT) Act does not eliminate birthright citizenship but instead restricts automatic American citizenship upon birth to children born to at least one parent who is already a citizen or lawful permanent resident. Rep. […]
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) has reintroduced a bill requiring federal agencies to publicly disclose how taxpayer dollars are used to subsidize union-related activities during official work hours. Named the Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act, Rep. Franklin's bill requires agencies to report the total cost of official time, its purpose, individual employee data related to union […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a resolution giving Congressional authorization for the Trump Administration to use military force against the Mexican drug cartels and several other transnational criminal groups declared foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). Shortly after assuming office, President Donald Trump designated several gangs and cartels, such as Venezuela's Tren de Aragua, El Salvador's […]
Florida Sate Senator Randy Fine (R) is pulling no punches in the lead up to the special election for the US’ House of Representatives 6th Florida seat. Senator Fine has been fiercely criticizing his Democrat opponent, Joshua Weil, for questionable actions he reportedly committed while being a public school teacher. According to Fine and local […]
The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a bill 14-0 on Monday that would require a person 18 years of age or older to complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course to obtain a Florida driver's license and pass a driver's education safety course for a learner's permit. Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) filed the bill […]
President Donald Trump has announced new ‘secondary tariffs’ on Venezuela that impose a general 25% levy on exports from any country purchasing Venezuelan oil. The tariffs come as US-Venezuela relations sour due to President Trump’s discontent with Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s immigration policies as well as his undemocratic practices. Trump blamed Venezuela for “purposefully and […]
A jury has found two Eastern European individuals guilty of conspiring to kill US-based journalist Masih Alinejad after being hired to do so by Iran. Polad Omarov and Rafat Amirov were hired by Iran to murder Alinejad due to her fierce criticism of Iran’s theocratic authoritarian government. Omarov and Amirov were high-ranking members of an […]
Poll: Casey DeSantis Slightly More Popular Than Byron Donalds A recent public opinion poll conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy shows Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis is slightly more popular than Florida Congressman Byron Donalds. ...READ MORE Secretary Marco Rubio-The United States will not tolerate any third-countries or their oil companies producing, extracting, or […]
A recent public opinion poll conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy shows Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis is slightly more popular than Florida Congressman Byron Donalds. The poll of 264 registered Republican Florida voters found Mrs. DeSantis with a 53% favorable rating to Byron Donalds' 48%. Both DeSantis and Donalds have similar unfavorable ratings (9% […]
2024 was a Master class in the damage an unchecked federal bureaucracy can do. In case after case, we saw federal prosecutors target Republican leaders in an effort to deny them an electoral victory.
The Dominican Republic is a vital partner to the United States, playing a crucial role in hemispheric affairs, trade, and joint efforts to combat illegal drugs and migration. Given the significance of this relationship, the role of the U.S. Counsel General in the Dominican Republic is more than just a diplomatic position—it is one that […]
The House Rules and Ethics Committee recently advanced a bill 16-0 that would prohibit a political candidate running for public office from claiming military service or having military service decorations without evidence, often called stolen valor. Rep. Pat Maney (R-Fort Walton Beach) spoke on his bill to the committee. Rep. Maney served in the U.S. […]
Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), a self-described libertarian, has agreed with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ban sugary sodas within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly referred to as food stamps). In other words, Rep. Massie believes that American taxpayer dollars should not fund unhealthy […]
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power responded to a report showing Democrats in Pinellas County gathering people at a town hall to protest against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as "manufactured noise" on Monday. Evan Power also defended Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who represents Pinellas County. Paulina Luna was not at the event hosted […]
