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Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) provided a rationale for his “nay” vote against the $1.2 trillion government funding package. Only six Florida Republicans voted for the spending bill while the rest voted no. Rep. Mast voted no because he believes he has to protect taxpayer dollars. “As your Representative, I’m fighting to defend YOUR tax dollars […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A human trafficker who forced two New York women into sex work has just received a 15-year prison sentence, thanks to Attorney General Ashley Moody’s prosecution team. Alan Dixon, working with accomplice Shantell Woods, brought two New York women to Florida to enlist them in prostitution under threats of physical harm. “This human trafficker […]
Part of what has allowed the ongoing border crisis to occur is the acceptance of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) CBP One asylum processing app as a valid form of identification for migrants to travel within the United States. In response, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Mike Lee (R-UT) have introduced a bill rolling […]
ORLANDO, FL—Following jarring stories of squatters residing in and destroying homeowners' properties, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation Wednesday afternoon removing squatters' rights from Florida statute. "You are not going to be able to commandeer somebody's private property and expect to get away with it," DeSantis said at the Orlando press conference. "We are in the […]
ORLANDO, FL—In the newest development of one of the strangest—and surprisingly long-running— Florida feuds, Disney has officially dropped its lawsuits against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Walt Disney Co. filed suits in hopes of regaining and solidifying their property rights in special district Reedy Creek. They searched for increased power to the theme park after DeSantis […]
By James Taylor Technology has always advantaged some societies over others. The Manhattan Project is one example that is under popular debate again, following the blockbuster Oppenheimer. Many technological advances are much more subtle than the development of the atomic bomb, but they may turn out to be just as impactful. Florida policymakers understand this challenge […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding an investigation and prosecution into reported trafficking of aborted children’s fetal tissue. Senator Rubio’s letter follows a Center for Medical Progress (CMP) publication unearthing Planned Parenthood’s transferal of fetal body parts to UC San Diego (UCSD) […]
Representatives Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Darren Soto (D-FL) announced they led a letter with 18 House Members urging President Joe Biden (D) to reverse course on its proposed rate notice to the Medicare Advantage (MA) program. The House Members worry that President Biden’s decision would spike medical costs for senior citizens enrolled in the program […]
US Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) has filed a bill to rename the Federal Post Office located in Key West, Florida, as the "Jimmy Buffett Post Office Building." The bill comes after Buffett passed away last September. Representative Gimenez announced the initiative via X, claiming renaming the post office would memorialize a “Florida Keys legend.” ?NEWS […]
Nikki Fried, Florida Democrats Called 'Racists' by Fellow Democrats After Black Chairmen are Ousted PALM BEACH, FL—The Florida Democratic Party is under fire from some African American members accusing its Central Committee of racism for ousting two embattled black county chairs but choosing to keep a third white one in office. MUST READ Evan […]
PALM BEACH, FL—The Florida Democratic Party is under fire from some African American members accusing its Central Committee of racism for ousting two embattled black county chairs but choosing to keep a third white one in office. The three chairs from Miami-Dade, Franklin, and Palm Beach counties were suspended on March 4th by Party Chair […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined freedom fighters on the campaign trail in Miami calling for freedom and democracy in Cuba. Within those demands, Sen. Scott condemned President Joe Biden and his administration’s refusal to hold the Cuban regime accountable for its human rights atrocities. He also called for the release of Cuban human rights advocate, […]
Florida's Top Conservative Members of Congress With the Republican-controlled (barely) U.S. House of Representatives continuing its struggles to find common ground and productivity, , it’s interesting to note which of the members of Florida's Republican House Caucus are categorized as being the most conservative, or as some would call it, the “most MAGA.”. ..READ MORE Lieutenant […]
One of former President Donald Trump’s top presidential surrogates and political influencers, Rogan O’Handley, aka DC Draino, may be considering a run for the U.S. Congress against Republican Rep. Laurel Lee in Florida’s 15th District. In a recent conversation with Lee County Republican Party Chairman Michael Thompson, O’Handley appeared interested, yet reserved but said that […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) filed a resolution outlining policy measures President Joe Biden could adopt to manage the ongoing crisis at the southern border. A sister resolution was filed and passed in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX). Senator Scott’s resolution denounces how over 9 million illegal immigrants have […]
State Representative Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) is running for Florida State Senate District 7 as State Senator Travis Hutson (R-FL-7) has been term-limited. Since announcing his candidacy for the State Senate, Rep. Leek has received the endorsement of all four sheriffs in Senate District 7 including the counties of Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia. […]
Florida Rep Brian Mast (R) denounced the UN resolution, calling it an attempt by President Joe Biden (D) to "APPEASE far-left activists."
Earlier this week, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) filed a motion to vacate Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) after the passage of a trillion-dollar spending package avoiding a government shutdown. However, during a recent appearance on Fox Business's Cavuto Coast to Coast, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) said the bill would not likely be up for […]
