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TALLAHASSEE, FL—Democrats are demanding that a bill defining fetal personhood and expanding wrongful death actions to the unborn be killed on the Senate Floor. They worry that if it passes, it will spell the end of IVF treatments in the state of Florida. On Wednesday the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) announced that he has received a 100% rating from the U.S. Humane Society’s 2023 legislative scorecard. The Florida congressman serves as the co-chairman of the bipartisan Animal Protection Caucus. He was one of 13 Members on the right side of the aisle to receive a perfect score. “As a proud dog […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A bill banning local governments from providing community IDs to illegal immigrants passed its final committee stop Wednesday afternoon, though not before facing claims of "inhumanity". SB 1174 builds on a sweeping immigration package passed last session. One of the provisions prevented local governments from providing money to nonprofits so they could create community […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently met with Argentina President Javier Milei during a trip to Argentina aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties among the US and Argentina. Senator Rubio commended President Milei’s bold economic resurgence plans for Argentina, a nation whose economy has been battered by previous left-wing governments. Argentina elected Milei to […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The bill sponsor for a defamation bill threatening increased penalties for journalists and news outlets faced bizarre allegations of secret, back-door dealings in Wednesday's House Judiciary Committee, while the bill itself faced down claims of unconstitutionality. Proposed by Republican Rep. Alex Andrade, HB 757 presumes that if a reporter published a false statement by an anonymous […]
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson (R-FL) provided his thoughts concerning kratom, the herbal substance growing in popularity around the country. The substance is used over the counter to combat withdrawal symptoms. The drug is said to produce “opioid and stimulant-like effects” according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, however. It is more often […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A bill allowing parents to collect damages for the death of their unborn child would grant rights to a fetus at all development stages, raising concerns about abortion and in vitro fertilization. Republican Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, who carried last year's six-week abortion ban, is sponsoring HB 651, which would expand Florida's Wrongful Death Act […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News’ “Varney & Co.” to discuss the southern border and President Joe Biden’s (D) approach to its security. Within the conversation, the notion of funding other countries and their military operations does not seem to entice Rep. Donalds and House leadership as they want to secure the border […]
As the 2024 legislative session in Tallahassee ends on March 8, lawmakers are thinking of their next political move, with most running for reelection and some also looking to involve themselves in other races. Rep. Mike Caruso has just supported pro-family, pro-farming philanthropist Meg Weinberger in the Republican primary race in Florida's 94th House District. […]
Florida Rep. Alina Garcia (R) has officially announced that she will be running for Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Election.
Florida House Cracks Down on Hemp, Divides Republicans TALLAHASSEE, FL—A bill banning delta-8 and capping THC milligrams in hemp products divided House Republicans Tuesday afternoon, raising concerns about the economy and sick patients who use hemp to cope with their illnesses...READ MORE Lauren Book-FLORIDA is currently considering “personhood” legislation — impacting IVF & more Byron […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A bill banning delta-8 and capping THC milligrams in hemp products divided House Republicans Tuesday afternoon, raising concerns about the economy and sick patients who use hemp to cope with their illnesses. "The legislature has made some mistakes," HB 1613's sponsor, Republican Rep. Tommy Gregory said Tuesday. "We've regulated marijuana instead of really focusing […]
With her stint as the leader of the upper chamber in Florida’s state government dwindling in the sunset, State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s (R-FL) legacy affordable housing legislation could be in danger. SB 102 – the “Live Local Act” – Introduced by State Senator Alexis Calatayud (R-FL), allegedly has a glaring loophole that counties and […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is demanding Vice President Kamala Harris oversee Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas’ Senate impeachment trial. Senator Scott claimed the US Constitution requires that, as the President of the senate, VP Harris is to chair the upcoming impeachment trial of Secretary Mayorkas. Scott sent a letter to Harris, in which […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Seven weeks into the nine-week Legislative Session, the Florida House has unveiled a major new election bill, reinstating runoff primaries for the next Governor election and drastically reducing the number of mail-in ballot drop-off boxes—and Republicans are not happy. PCB 24-06, a 44-page bill revealed yesterday by the House State Affairs Committee, makes sweeping […]
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) has endorsed President Donald Trump (R) for president.
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) appeared on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America” program on Sunday to discuss the foreign policy strategies of President Joe Biden (D) and his administration. The program hosts mentioned the developing story concerning Russia’s stated efforts to put a nuclear weapon in space. When asked about this possibility and the Biden administration’s ability […]
Leftist Brazilian President Equates Israel to Hitler, Nazis As Israel continues to fight Hamas terrorists as a result of the October 7 attack that left 1,200 Israelis dead, international perceptions continue to remain polarized. Brazilian President Luiz Lula da Silva equates Israel to Nazis...READ MORE Ron DeSantis-February is Career and Technical Education Month in Florida. […]
