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Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) announced in a recent statement that he will join the House Committee on Small Business and that he is "honored" by the appointment. Additionally, Rep. Patronis will sit on the following subcommittees of the Small Business Committee: Rural Development, Energy and Supply Chains, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, and Oversight, Investigations, […]
Pizzo Quits, Florida Senate Democrats Elect Lori Berman as New Party Leader The Florida Senate Democratic Caucus announced on Thursday that Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) will serve as its new Senate Democratic Leader following the resignation of Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles). .... READ MORE Senator Jason Pizzo -I won’t punch down. Wishing everyone well. […]
The Florida Senate Democratic Caucus announced on Thursday that Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) will serve as its new Senate Democratic Leader following the resignation of Sen. Jason Pizzo (I-Sunny Isles). Leader Berman issued the following statement on the selection. "I am honored and humbled to have the support of my colleagues to serve as the […]
TALLAHASSEE—Florida insurance commissioner Michael Yaworsky warned that a GOP-backed tort reform bill will raise rates on families and underscore the "whims of powerful interests," according to an email obtained by The Floridian. Head of the state Office of Insurance Regulation, Yaworsky bashed HB 947 in a Thursday night email to Peter Cuderman, the legislative affairs […]
GUESS WHO KNEW FIRST?—'The Democratic Party is Dead': Senate Leader Jason Pizzo Quits Party, Becomes Independent In a shock announcement hinting at a gubernatorial run, Sen. Jason Pizzo revealed Thursday that he will leave his post as Democratic Leader and become an Independent. ...READ MORE Ron DeSantis-Since First Lady @CaseyDeSantis and I launched the Hope Florida […]
TALLAHASSEE—In a shock announcement hinting at a gubernatorial run, Sen. Jason Pizzo revealed Thursday that he will leave his post as Democratic Leader and become an Independent. Pizzo, already rumored to be toying with a gubernatorial run in 2026, blindsided his 10 Democrat colleagues with a 4-minute speech after Thursday's floor session, where he declared […]
The Houthis claim to have recently shot down an American drone as they try to fend off the US government’s attacks on their military installations in Yemen. The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni terror group, have been targeting US, Israeli, and allies’ ships since Hamas’ October 7th, 2023 attacks. Houthi forces have orchestrated drone and missile […]
TALLAHASSEE—According to a new bill approved by the Florida House, school districts can't stop a book containing "materials harmful to minors" from being banned, even if it has scientific or artistic value. The bill, which passed after nearly two hours of debate on Thursday, builds on a controversial 2022 law allowing Floridians to challenge books […]
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) held nothing back in fierce criticism of Democrats for their opposition to President Donald Trump's deportations in a recent appearance on Fox News's Faulkner Focus, calling it "infuriating." Host Harris Faulkner began the discussion by highlighting California's planned early release of Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano, a twice-deported illegal alien who killed two teenagers […]
The Florida Senate passed several bills on Wednesday for Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign, including a repeal of the sale of firearms and ammunition during a state of emergency, and the removal of "deepfake" sexual images from online platforms, among others. Restrictions on Firearms and Ammunition During Emergencies (SB 952) The bill would repeal a […]
Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis celebrated Wednesday after Pensacola Beach updated its sign welcoming travelers to read "Gulf of America" instead of "Gulf of Mexico." "Big shoutout to Pensacola Beach for updating their iconic welcome sign to read “Gulf of America!” Patronis said. This change is in line with @POTUS' Executive Order honoring the spirit of […]
TALLAHASSEE—A Republican Lawmaker has defamed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a spokesperson for the state's chief legal officer claimed on Thursday. Jeremy Redfern, the Attorney General's Communications Director, told The Floridian via text message that state Rep. Alex Andrade has made "defamatory accusations" against his boss over the past few weeks. His comments follow Andrade, from […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement praising the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent decision to stop testing drugs on animals, saying he was "proud" of them for making this decision. The FDA announced the plan earlier in April, saying they will move into more advanced methods of testing monoclonal antibody therapies and other […]
By Greg Aguirre The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that Congress passed in 2017 was undoubtedly one of the cornerstones of President Donald Trump’s first administration, lowering tax rates for Americans and businesses of all sizes—from major corporations to small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. The changes enacted by the TCJA helped spur economic growth and […]
Florida Senate Passes Bill Requiring Labels on Food Products Containing Vaccines, Ingredients in Cosmetics The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would protect consumers by requiring labels on food products containing vaccines and vaccine material and add labeling for specific ingredients in cosmetics.... READ MORE Debbie Wasserman Schultz -Tonight we begin to observe #HolocaustRemembranceDay Yom HaShoah is […]
The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would protect consumers by requiring labels on food products containing vaccines and vaccine material and add labeling for specific ingredients in cosmetics. Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) sponsored the bill (SB 196) in the Senate. Sen. Alexis Calatayud (R-Miami) also cosponsored the legislation. “Thanks to the leadership of […]
By Lina Sierra In Florida, nearly 22,000 college students are at risk of losing $3,500 in annual tuition support due to a proposed State House budget that ties financial aid to institutional performance metrics. While lawmakers tout accountability, the human impact is undeniable: aspiring nurses, pilots, cybersecurity professionals, and teachers—many of them first-generation college students […]
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to ban recent advertisements aired by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Mexico. The DHS advertisements are designed to deter illegal immigration into the US and have been airing in Mexico in recent weeks. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is featured in the advertisements giving stern warnings to […]
