Florida Lawmakers

The US and Mexico are at loggerheads over a treaty dating back to 1944 in which Mexico and the US agreed to a series of water-sharing actions over certain waterways, such as the Rio Grande.  Among other requirements, the 1994 Water Treaty mandates that Mexico deliver a minimum annual 350,000 acres of water per year […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis publicly shamed the Florida House on Monday for its "terrible leadership" in probing First Lady Casey DeSantis's charity, which gave millions to groups that helped defeat a pro-marijuana ballot measure. DeSantis's comments came at a Kissimmee press conference, where he blasted House Republicans for joining "liberal media" in their "smears" of him […]

The Republican-led Florida Legislature is being accused of allegedly abusing drugs, as former State Rep. Joel Rudman (R) recently stated that the entire legislature needed to be drug tested. Rep. Rudman, who recently resigned to run to campaign in the special congressional election in District 1, made the remarks during an “X” Spaces event hosted […]

The Florida Senate recently passed bills 28-9 that would change all state statutes as well as require state agencies, school boards, and charter schools to update geographic and instructional materials from the “Gulf of Mexico” to the "Gulf of America." The widespread changes now head to Gov. Ron DeSantis's desk for his signature. Sen. Nick […]

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice recently advanced a bill 8-0 that would require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to post names of those convicted of animal cruelty on its website. Sen. Tom Leek (R-St. Augustine) sponsored the bill (SB 494). Rep. Linda Chaney (R-St. Petersburg) filed a similar House version […]

Florida Rep. Alex Andrade, days after pressing the head of the state's healthcare agency over why $10 million was sent to a charity founded by Gov. Ron DeSantis's wife, hopes to question the Hope Florida president next week. Andrade was unsatisfied with the answers given by Shevaun Harris, the Secretary of the Agency for Health […]

Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA), John Kennedy (R-LA), Representative John Rutherford (R-FL), and other U.S. Representatives have introduced the bipartisan Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act. When inmates and those in custody suffer a serious change in their health status (illness, injury, death), family members would be notified in a "timely and […]

Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL) has introduced the FEMA Loan Interest Payment Relief Act, a bill that would "provide financial assistance to local governments and electric cooperatives by reimbursing interest payments on loans used for disaster recovery activities." The legislation would make the federal government financially responsible for the interest accumulated on disaster recovery loans. Rep. […]

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced five pieces of legislation to address American trading, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and both issues simultaneously. This bill package includes the Trading and Investing with Clear Knowledge & Expectations about Risk (TICKER) Act, the Protecting American Capital Act, the Secure America’s Financial Exchanges (SAFE) Act, the Transaction and Sourcing Knowledge (TASK) […]

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development unanimously advanced a bill 14-0 on Thursday that would extend toll exemptions in Florida to include drivers of vehicles and motorcycles with Purple Heart specialty license plates. Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) explained his bill (SB 574) to the committee. Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami Lakes) filed […]

TALLAHASSEE—A Florida Senate panel approved a bill on Thursday allowing parents to be compensated for the wrongful death of their fetus at any stage of development, sparking debate over IVF and how claims would be litigated. The measure, SB 1284, was presented by Republican Sen. Colleen Burton in Thursday’s Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday continued his tirade against the rebellious Florida House, accusing them of using a "political agenda" to attack his wife's embattled charity organization. His comments came at a Miami press conference located in the district of Republican House Speaker Danny Perez, who has clashed with DeSantis on illegal immigration, tax cuts, […]

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently concluded a historic visit to Panama centered on deepening the US and Panama’s relationship and commitment to preserving US interests in the Panama canal.  The visit featured commitments from the Panamanian government to reduce Chinese influence over Panama, expand military cooperation with the US, and cease charging US military […]

WASHINGTON–Representative Mario Diaz-Balart spoke to The Floridian concerning the latest news surrounding the Trump administration's attempt to prioritize the deportation of illegal aliens who have committed additional crimes. However, the Florida congressman is worried some individuals are being deported despite having legitimate asylum claims from dysfunctional countries. He also shared he has been in contact with […]

WASHINGTON–Representative Mario Diaz-Balart spoke to The Floridian about President Donald Trump's (R) tariff policies. The Florida congressman raved about the tariffs that the President has instituted, including both those on Canada and China, an ally and an adversary, respectively. Rep. Diaz-Balart began by accepting that the stock market did take an early hit, but it was […]

The Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill 111-0 on Wednesday that would exempt police officers, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and service members of the United States Military from the mandatory three-day waiting period for firearm purchases. Rep. Jeff Holcomb (R-Spring Hill) explained his bill (HB 383) on the House floor. The bill […]

President Donald Trump recently announced he was raising tariffs on imports from China to 125% “effective immediately.” The announcement comes as a diplomatic and economic row between the world’s two largest economies deepens.  Trump and many Republicans have argued China engages in deceptive trade practices to unfairly attract trade to their shores, harming the US […]

TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill cracking down on hemp, months after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed last year’s version and days after a Florida woman blamed delta-8 gummies for her son's death. The bill, which bans delta-8 in hemp products and imposes new restrictions on THC-infused drinks, passed the Senate Floor unanimously. […]