Florida Lawmakers

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released a statement following the attack on Israel by Iran in various cities such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. These attacks have furthered escalations in the Middle East, possibly setting the world stage closer to global warfare. In his statement, Sen. Rubio described Iran's ploy as an effort to terrorize […]

Ahead of another potential Florida hurricane, Gov. Ron DeSantis lauded a new emergency flood control device that he says helped save buildings during the disastrous Hurricane Helene. The Tiger Dam system, developed by the U.S. Flood Control Corp., was used by Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton and a Tampa police station, Gov. DeSantis said, and […]

In a new TV advertisement, the campaign against an amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana has taken up a novel criticism of the initiative: it doesn't let Floridians grow weed at home.  First propagated by Gov. Ron DeSantis' senior analyst Christina Pushaw on social media, the new angle blasts the citizen-led referendum, called Amendment 3, […]

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling upon Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and the upper chamber of the Legislative Branch to immediately reconvene following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The former Florida governor believes the Senate should return to Capitol Hill once the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and state and local officials determine […]

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently sent a letter to Representative Tony Gonzales (R-TX) detailing the rap sheet of illegal immigrants with charges or convictions. Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX) and Byron Donalds (R-FL) took jabs at the Biden-Harris administration, claiming that the numbers reflect the notion that the Democrats only care about power […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted "60 Minutes" as a "not credible" organization Monday afternoon after he was asked about the outlet's new investigation into Florida insurance companies that allegedly altered damage reports to pay homeowners less money. Though he initially claimed he hadn't seen the segment, which aired Sunday night, Gov. DeSantis then said that Florida […]

Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) in support of the State of Florida’s major disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene – which needed approval from the Commander-In-Chief. The state received the necessary approval, and President Biden said the administration “will be with you every step of […]

If Florida could organize flights to rescue stranded citizens in Israel as rockets "rained down" and save residents in Haiti when it went "haywire," then it shouldn't be a stretch for the Sunshine State to return Floridians stuck in crumbling western North Carolina back home, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday. This is part of his […]

Texas Representative Chip Roy (R) has called out his colleagues on the other side of the aisle as 162 Democrats voted against provisions that “actively target LGBTQ+ service members” which “threaten the recruitment, retention, and readiness of our Armed Forces.” Rep. Roy noted the provisions that the Democrats are hoping to retain while also calling […]

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Make America Active Again Act – a bill that would set a minimum amount of time for physical activity in elementary schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program. Students would be required to engage in 150 or more minutes of recess or physical education. “Insufficient physical […]

Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) and others have introduced the bipartisan Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act. This bill updates the original Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which was implemented to provide a compensation process for veterans and victims of contaminated drinking water at the site. The new legislation would clarify the […]

TALLAHASSEE—In the latest update on major Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday evening that the system will make landfall in the Wakulla to Taylor County areas around 11 p.m., four hours later than initially forecasted. Helene, which is now a Category 3 storm, may slam into the Big Bend as a Category 4. […]

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced that new models for the ever-strengthening Hurricane Helene have it tracking more east, which would help spare Florida's capital city the massive damage that some residents are preparing for. Though most predictions have Helene, which is now a Category 2, slamming into the Panhandle just southwest of Tallahassee, newer […]

TALLAHASSEE—As the Sunshine State battens down the hatches in preparation for the potentially major Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Uber will provide free rides to shelters in counties under a state of emergency. Luckily—or perhaps unluckily—for Floridians, that offer extends to the 61 counties under a declared state of emergency. "I'm […]

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke to The Floridian regarding news surrounding the filibuster and the southern border as Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris (D) has put herself in the spotlight on both accords. First, VP Harris told Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) she supports ending the filibuster to restore Roe v. Wade federally. Axios […]

By Bryan Leib Last week in Miami at FIU’s campus, Senator Rick Scott organized a roundtable discussion with Jewish and non-Jewish leaders to facilitate a conversation about the dangerous rise of Antisemitism in Florida, calling the coalition “Floridians Against Antisemitism”. The event was attended by State Rep. Randy Fine, local mayors, prominent Rabbis and Pastors. […]

A day out from what is predicted to be a major hurricane, Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Floridians to heed local evacuation warnings and to finalize preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Helene. Currently a tropical storm, Gov. DeSantis fretted that it could be even more intense than Hurricane Idalia in 2023, a near-Category 4 storm that […]

Republican U.S. Representatives from Florida, Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Texas, Chip Roy (R-TX) spoke to The Floridian regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ (D) plans to visit the southern border for the first time since becoming the Democrat nominee for President. Illegal immigration, once again, has become a major topic of discussion this election cycle and […]