Florida Legislature

Florida Congressman Aaron Bean (R), alongside Texas Congressman August Pfluger (R), introduced the More Affordable Care Act (MACA), aiming to fix the failures of Obamacare, slash healthcare costs, and “empower families to choose the care that fits their needs.” In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Congressman Bean shed light into the failures of Obamacare […]

U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is urging the U.S Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to discontinue health care plans that cover abortion procedures funded by taxpayers in those plans health plans. Alongside Sen. Lee, a bicameral letter was sent with Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ). The letter references the 1984 legislation that prohibits elective abortions funded […]

Republican Ralph Massullo rolled past Democrat Ash Marwah with 59% of the vote to win the Senate District 11 Special Election this week. Marwah received 41% of the vote in the essential route. "Congratulations to @RalphMassullo on his election as the next Senator for Florida’s 11th District," the Florida GOP wrote. "As a proven conservative […]

Democrat Rob Long routed Republican challenger Maria Zack with 63% of the vote to win the House District 90 Special election this week. Zack received 36% of the vote, while independent candidate Karen Yeh earned 1% in the race. "Congratulations to Rob Long for winning the Florida House in District 90," the Florida Democratic Party […]

Florida Congressman Scott Franklin (R) has helped secure $1 billion in funding for specialty crop farmers impacted by unfair market disruptions. He previously sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging the USDA to support specialty crop farmers in the wake of unfair market disruptions. “Florida’s specialty crop producers keep America fed and our local […]

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 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 […]

"Why wait for a special session in Spring?" That is what Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo (I) told The Floridian when asked about Governor Ron DeSantis saying that he would call for a special session on redistricting in the Spring of 2026. Sen. Pizzo, who has flirted with the idea of running for governor in […]

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 […]

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 […]