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Protecting Americans Consumers Together (PACT) is a legal reform advocacy group that is looking to make the legal system more affordable, accessible, and transparent for everyday Americans. Lauren Zelt, PACT's Executive Director, spoke to The Floridian regarding the advocacy group's mission concerning legal (especially "tort") reform. These reforms, PACT believes, will save Americans upwards of hundreds or […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) spoke highly of Elon Musk's efforts to expose and cut government waste, fraud, and abuse in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Kudlow, saying, "President Trump has picked all of the right people in various spots to get the agenda done." "What Elon Musk is doing is what has needed to happen […]
Moskowitz Calls for Bipartisan School Safety Reforms Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz is calling on Congress to act on school safety ahead of the seventh anniversary of the Parkland school shooting. In a message to supporters, he emphasized the need for...READ MORE Rep. Jared Moskowitz: "It’s been 7 years since the shooting at my alma mater, […]
Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) is calling on Congress to act on school safety ahead of the seventh anniversary of the Parkland school shooting.
The Republican Party of Miami-Dade is hosting former Republican vice presidential candidate and formerAlaska Governor Sarah Palin at its First Annual Women’s History Month Liberty Breakfast on March 22nd. "Governor Palin’s groundbreaking 2008 candidacy for vice president shattered barriers for women in politics and inspired a new wave of female leadership," Miami-Dade Republican Party Chairman […]
American military and allied forces continue battling ISIS terrorists in the Middle East. In early January, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the beginning of the Defeat Isis (D-ISIS) operation, designed to decimate the terrorist group. D-ISIS is focusing on ISIS strongholds in the Hamrin mountains of Iraq and the Dayr az-Zawr region of Syria. […]
Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) have joined some of their colleagues in bicameral and bipartisan fashion to introduce the PROTECT Our Children Act, which would reauthorize and reengineer the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program to keep up with modern times. The ICAC Task Force consists of 61 federal, state, […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday applauded the drastic decrease in the number of Florida abortions, prompted by the governor's efforts to enact and keep a six-week ban on the procedure afloat. Although a majority of Floridians voted to overturn the six-week abortion ban, which took effect in May, it ultimately failed at the ballot box […]
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced the Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to relinquish the United States' dependence on Chinese-made batteries and "address the national security concerns regarding cybersecurity, supply chain disruptions, and domestic manufacturing of this technology." Additionally, the bill would bar the Department […]
Ruff! Ruff! Republican Lawmaker Files Bill Protecting Against Dangerous Dogs Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) filed a bill Monday aimed at protecting Floridians from being attacked or severely injured by a dangerous dog.....READ MORE Rep. Anna V. Eskamani, PhD -Like so many, I have always admired and respected Senator Geraldine Thompson as a powerful and brave […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) filed a bill Monday aimed at protecting people from being attacked or severely injured by a dangerous dog. Under SB 572, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services would be required to create and maintain a statewide Dangerous Dog Registry. The registry would also allow a person to […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - State Sen. Geraldine Thompson died following complications from knee replacement surgery on Thursday, according to her family. Sen. Geraldine Thompson was 76. "Senator Thompson's passing is a profound loss for the Senate. Her watched eye, cheerful smile, and thoughtful, well-researched, and spirited debate will be greatly missed," Senate President Ben Albritton said […]
President Donald Trump recently ordered the federal government to prepare for responding to countries that levy tariffs on US exports with ‘reciprocal’ tariffs designed to mirror the respective countries’ tariffs. “On Trade, I have decided, for purposes of Fairness, that I will charge a RECIPROCAL Tariff meaning, whatever Countries charge the United States of America, […]
DeSantis', GOP's Compromise Immigration Bill Targeting Tuition, Death Penalty Passes The Florida Legislature approved a package of anti-illegal immigration measures Thursday, closing out the third special session of the year and slamming the door on a bout of ferocious infighting between Gov. Ron DeSantis and GOP leaders. ...READ MORE BREAKING— Gov Ron. DeSantis just signed the bill […]
TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package of anti-illegal immigration measures Thursday, closing out the third special session of the year and slamming the door on a bout of ferocious infighting between him and GOP legislative leaders. The package, which includes two stringent bills and a resolution urging federal assistance, is a compromise between DeSantis and […]
New Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) discussed President Donald Trump's (R) FBI Director nominee, Kash Patel, during a Judiciary Committee hearing and defended his appointment to the position if confirmed. Patel's nomination, similar to the nominations of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, has been met with harsh criticism by a majority of Senate Democrats. […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) has introduced legislation to prevent corporations from using out-of-state abortions or child transition procedures for employees as tax write-offs, saying, "The days of woke corporations using your tax dollars to finance a far-left agenda are over." Rep. Mast has named the bill the No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act. […]
MIAMI—Executive Director of Florida Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (FLCALA) Tom Gaitens on Thursday explained the impact and challenges of Tort reform on the business community, its environment, and governmental relations in the state. "Our civil litigation, our civil justice system is paramount in creating a fair and equitable distribution of resources," Gaitens said. "The way […]
