Florida Lawmakers

Several Florida laws went into effect this week after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed them following the 2026 legislative session. The following are five to know: SB 432: Intoxicating Substances Better known as "Meg's Law," SB 432 prohibits licensed tobacco and nicotine retailers (such as smoke shops or vape stores) from possessing, selling, or distributing nitrous […]

Congressman Randy Fine (R-Fla.) called on officials to hold the attacker in the Israel-bound FlyDubai hijacking incident accountable to the fullest extent of the law. “Another Islamist terrorist just tried to hijack a plane to kill over 170 innocent people heading to Israel," Rep. Fine wrote on X. “Thank G-d he was stopped.” The FlyDubai […]

Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) celebrated the passage of the Protect College Sports Act, touting her amendment on the landmark bill which raised the limit member schools in athletic college conferences. “I’ve worked hard to improve the Protect College Sports Act,” Sen. Moody wrote on X. “Increasing the conference cap to 20 was important to our […]

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is urging Congress to pass his healthcare reform legislation, arguing that Obamacare is to blame for the U.S. healthcare system’s current troubles. In a video published on X, Sen. Scott argues against Democratic Socialists’ calls to federalize healthcare, citing Obamacare and government intervention as reasons for the system’s current state. “Wherever […]

A former South Florida congressman has crossed party lines to endorse Scott Singer, the Republican congressional nominee for Florida’s 25th District. Former U.S. Rep. Peter Deutsch (D-Fla.) recently announced his support for the former mayor of Boca Raton in his bid against incumbent Democratic congressman Jared Moskowitz. “Scott Singer has served with distinction for 8 […]

Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recently introduced companion legislation fortifying federal visa screenings to prevent individuals connected to child sexual exploitation from entering the U.S. The Strengthened Checks for Reliable Evaluation of Entrants Nationwide (SCREEN) Act would provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State with […]

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) called out the Trump administration for keeping the Maduro Regime in power in Venezuela following the capture of its former dictator Nicolás Maduro. The Congresswoman’s comments come nearly a week after President Trump met with Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's current interim president, in New York City amid the 81st United Nations […]

Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-Fla.) has teamed up with Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) to introduce a bill to preserve and renovate affordable housing. The bipartisan Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act seeks to “repair and preserve” distressed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-assisted multifamily housing. “Proud to […]

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) introduced a bill to expand preventive care against eye diseases and vision loss. The Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026 aims to make annual glaucoma screenings more accessible and affordable across underserved communities. The bill also seeks to advance investment in research to protect and restore vision for affected groups. “Glaucoma […]

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the conviction of a 26-year-old man accused of threatening to injure Congressman Randy Fine (R-Fla.) and his family. Edwin Guerrero, a Massachusetts native, was sentenced to 9 years and 11 months in federal prison and a $15,000 fine after pleading guilty to making interstate threats to injure the person […]

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recently said he agrees with one concern shared by New York City’s Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In an interview with The Daily Wire, Sen. Scott opened up about one of the biggest concerns both sides of the ideological spectrum share: the unaffordable housing crisis. “I agree with Zohran Mamdani,” Sen. […]

Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday the state had settled with Starbucks over discriminatory hiring practices. The lawsuit was filed under the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, and alleged the company engaged in employment practices that violated the Act by having race- and sex-based goals, quotas and preferences for hiring. “Every Floridian deserves to […]

Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) says she believes that cooperation between local law enforcement and immigration officials is necessary to prevent potential casualties from happening in sanctuary cities. Rep. Luna’s comments come after Texas officials confirmed that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded a DoorDash driver in Austin. “This unfortunate situation […]

In response to President Donald Trump’s ban from the White House, CNN, POLITICO, and MS NOW announced they are suing the president and three top advisers to restore their access. “This morning, we notified the government that we are filing a lawsuit today to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the […]

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) recently introduced legislation cracking down on illegal cross-border tunnel operations. The bill, known as the Subterranean Border Defense Act, aims to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to focus on countering illegal southern border tunnel crossings used for trafficking and smuggling. “This bill is a strong step to keeping America […]

Scott Singer, the Republican congressional nominee for Florida’s 25th District (FL CD 25), recently called out incumbent Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) for refusing to debate the challenger ahead of the 2026 Midterm election. The challengers were set to face off in a scheduled televised debate on WPLG Local 10. “It is disappointing that Jared refuses […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) remains confident that Republicans will maintain control of the House after the upcoming 2026 Midterm elections, despite Democrats’ efforts to take over. In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Rep. Luna told publisher Javier Manjarres that despite Democrats’ attempts to succeed in the election, the Republican platform […]

Cook Political Report's Battleground District September poll showed the Democrats in a good position to flip the U.S. Congress this midterm season. "In other words, a district that Trump carried by five points in 2024 would have a Democratic advantage of two points today — a seven-point swing in Democrats’ favor," the analysis of the […]