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Embattled Democratic County Chair Who Resigned Because the Party is 'Cancerous' Was Actually Facing Removal

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL—An embattled Democratic county chairwoman stepped down, seemingly voluntarily, from her post after claiming “cancerous” elements within…

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DeSantis Bans DEI Training in Teacher Preparation Classes

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed Thursday morning a controversial bill that he says will ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)…

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'A Heavy Lift': Democrats Weigh Former Congresswoman's Chances Against 'Ruthless' Rick Scott

TALLAHASSEE, FL—As Florida Republicans strengthen their grasp over the state amidst a looming U.S. Senate election, a Presidential election, and…

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James Madison Institute Brief: AI Should be Used to Make Government 'Streamlined'

With artificial intelligence (AI) surging into the public sphere over the last couple of years, a lot of Americans –…

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TREND: Big Tobacco, Lawmakers Changing Course as Non-Traditional Nicotine Surges

Americans appear to be ditching cigarettes and switching to vape devices and tobacco-less nicotine pouches, such as Zyn. These products…

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State Senator Debbie Mayfield Kicks Off State House Campaign With Trump Endorsement

BREVARD, FL—State Senator Debbie Mayfield kicked off her state House of Representative campaign Wednesday with the endorsement of former President…

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'Take Your Fake Lab-Grown Meat Elsewhere': DeSantis Wages War on Cultivated Meat With New Bill

HARDEE COUNTY, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis publicly signed a controversial bill Wednesday morning banning lab-grown meat, an action that critics say…

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'Border Czar' Kamala Harris: GOP Chairman Blasts Harris Ahead of Her Florida Visit

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Florida GOP Chair Evan Power mockingly called Vice President Kamala Harris a "border czar" ahead of her appearance in…

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'Cruel and Unusual': Senate Minority Leader Slams Six-Week Abortion Ban Going into Effect May 1st

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book slammed the "cruel and unusual" nature of Florida's six-week abortion ban going into effect…

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DeSantis Sues Biden Administration For Applying Title IX to Trans Students

TAMPA, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida join five Republican-led states in suing the Biden Administration for altering…

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