Florida Lawmakers

Rep. Juan Porras (R-Miami) has filed legislation in the House to help improve "transparency, accountability, and fairness" for Floridians frustrated with irritating homeowners' association procedures this week. The legislation, HB 657,  would erase pre-suit mediation requirements over disputes, mandate HOAs update their governing documents with up-to-date language, and establish a Community Association Court Program to […]

Florida Senators Rick Scott (R) and Ashley Moody (R) sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to reject any future oil drilling plans the Department of the Interior has set for Florida and to continue the ban on all oil drilling operations in the state's waters. Alongside both Senators, the entire Florida Congressional […]

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia released a series of legislative proposals focused on fighting against the dangers of illegal immigration for both chambers to consider for the upcoming Florida Legislative Session on social media this week. "We must keep our foot on the gas to ensure that Floridians are kept safe," Ingoglia wrote. The priorities […]

Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan (R) introduced his "Hospital at Home" bill in July, and the House unanimously passed it before sending it to the Senate floor. “The House unanimously passed my Hospital at Home bill to extend this program for five years,” Buchanan shared on X. “It will help hospitals deliver safe, high-quality care at […]

James Buchanan (R-Sarasota) released a football-themed campaign video in his bid for Senate this week. The ad, titled “Trenchwork," describes Rep. Buchanan's leadership skills on the gridiron while advocating his work at the state capitol. “Sometimes it’s about clearing a path so others can succeed,” Buchanan said in the video. "Whether on the field or in […]

A sizable number of Miami residents have expressed their disappointment with Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and are pushing for a recall election, asking voters whether Levine Cava should continue to serve as mayor. Miami resident Mercy Perez is aiding in the cause to remove Levine Cava from office, claiming that Miami has only deteriorated under […]

Florida Congressmen Mario Díaz-Balart (R) and Carlos Gimenez (R) held a press conference this week, noting the recent U.S. Department of Homeland Security's halting of immigration applications. “The Biden Administration’s reckless abandonment of border security and its systematic failure to properly vet nearly 10 million people were a betrayal of national safety and a direct […]

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton responded to Gov. Ron DeSantis's plan for congressional redistricting, saying there is "no ongoing work" on the plan by the Senate in a memorandum to his colleagues this week. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a plan for congressional redistricting in an exclusive interview with The Floridian earlier this week. "The Governor […]

Florida Congressman Aaron Bean (R) is pushing the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions in Education (TRACE) Act, which exposes foreign and CCP funding and influences in schools.  “American schools are for education, not espionage,” Bean said in an interview with FOX News. The bill would require that, in order to receive federal funding, schools […]

Florida Reps. Daniel Webster (R) and Greg Steube (R) have reintroduced the Helping Everyone Access Long Term Healthcare (HEALTH) Act, which provides a tax deduction to healthcare providers for free health services to low-income Americans. “My HEALTH Act will help more Americans get the care they need, from a doctor they choose, while reducing costs […]

Florida Attorney General James Utmeier issued a subpoena to a Chinese-American-based internet service provider (ISP), TP-Link, regarding alleged cybersecurity risks and data sharing with the Chinese Communist Party. “Floridians deserve to know the truth about the security of the products they bring into their homes," Uthmeier shared on X. "If a company is going to […]

TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Ron DeSantis hinted at calling a special legislative session on property taxes while indirectly throwing shade at House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez (R-Miami) for trying to "screw voters over" to avoid the subject during Florida's regular legislative session in an inclusive interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres this week. "The regular session […]

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (R) is demanding the impeachment of Chief Judge James Boasberg and U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman after refusing to testify during a Senate hearing on the impeachment of “rogue judges.” “Chief Judge Boasberg was entrusted to be impartial & non-political. HE FAILED. He became a corrupt, hyper-partisan hack that signed off […]

Senator Danny Burgess (R-Zephyrhills) filed legislation in the Senate this week to make sure state courts look into the mental and emotional health of a child before deciding whether "limited, court-ordered visitation" with a grandparent is suitable in cases where a parent passes away, following situations where the child lived with that grandparent. According to […]

Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan (R) released a statement putting Trump-backed oil drilling operations in question, claiming that “one oil spill could devastate our (Florida) economy.” “Florida’s coastline has remained off-limits to drilling. Rolling back the 2020 moratorium would be wrong; one oil spill could devastate our economy,” Buchanan said in a post on X. Buchanan […]

Florida Congressman Greg Steube (R) is calling for the resignation or expulsion of Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) after she allegedly defrauded FEMA for $5 million dollars. “When hurricanes strike, Floridians rely on FEMA relief to get back on their feet. The idea that a Florida member of Congress would steal $5 million in FEMA […]

Florida Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (R) released a statement accusing the Cuban regime of stealing U.S. property and assets and turning them over to companies to use. “The regime in Cuba has stolen properties, enriched itself while unscrupulous companies benefit from the confiscation of those assets, and denied justice to its victims, all while brutally repressing […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida Legislature to provide stronger protections for dogs and other pets by cracking down on puppy mills and irresponsible breeders during a press conference at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Grove this week. "Many breeders take care of their animals and treat them with dignity and respect, […]