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With mail-in ballots in the wind and early voting just two weeks away, the Republican congressional primary race in Florida's 22nd District has become nothing less than a hot mess of negative campaigning that has crossed the usually blurred political lines into direct, illicit, and apparent defamatory propaganda. In lame man's terms, it has become […]
Byron Donalds Looks to Remove Ultra-Processed Foods from Schools, Test Water Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently announced... READ MORE. Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins: "I’m honored by Governor DeSantis’ confidence in me, but most importantly, I’m proud of what he and I have accomplished together for the people of Florida." Governor […]
Paul Renner Discusses State's Affordability Crisis, Solutions in Seven-Figure Ad Buy Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced the launch of... READ MORE. Rep. Byron Donalds: "I spent my career in business and finance, in the real economy, where you have to make a payroll and balance a budget and live […]
Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) shared that she has received several law enforcement endorsements, including from Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, in her District 27 re-election bid. "Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar has been a strong and reliable fighter for law enforcement in South Florida. She understands that keeping our communities safe means making sure the […]
In a bipartisan effort to honor those military personnel involved in the Korean War, Reps. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.) and Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) have introduced a resolution to recognize Korean War Veterans and Korean Defense Veterans who have served on the Korean Peninsula since the establishment of the Armistice Agreement. The Heroes Must Not Be Overlooked […]
A coalition of Florida House Democrats has called on the Trump administration to immediately repeal its agencies’ recent rescission of the “regulatory definition of ‘harm’” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), Darren Soto (D-Fla.), Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) banded together to issue a letter to both Secretary […]
President Donald Trump has released a short video encouraging voters in Florida's 16th Congressional District to vote for Sydney Gruters as the Republican nominee in the upcoming August primary. The Video "A very special hello to Florida," President Trump began. "There's an incredibly important primary election coming up in your state on Tuesday, August 18th, […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) announced the launch of a seven-figure ad buy discussing the state's affordability crisis on families and small businesses and his plan to fix the problem through a social media post this week. The 30-second ad, entitled "Stop the Games," includes Renner advocating to eliminate property taxes, lower insurance rates, prosecute […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) recently announced an initiative to remove ultra-processed food, artificial dyes, and harmful additives out of school meals, as well as test water at school and at home to improve children's health. The initiative, known as Healthy Florida Healthy Families, aims to remove ultra-processed foods and additives from […]
The Florida American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and the Florida Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have announced their endorsement for veteran Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Fla.). AFL-CIO: Congresswoman Frankel "Always Shows Up!" Patricia Emmert, the President of the Palm Beach-Treasure Coast AFL-CIO, commented, “The AFL-CIO has endorsed Lois Frankel for years […]
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has introduced a bill combating European Union (EU) mandates, arguing that they impose unfair regulatory costs on American businesses. The Context In July 2024, the European Union announced the enforcement of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), which requires large companies operating in Europe to "identify and address adverse human […]
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Joins Alonzo Mourning To Announce OYC Expansion in Broward Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz joined former Miami Heat Hall-of-Famer... READ MORE. Gubernatorial Candidate David Jolly: "Byron Donalds sure has a lot to say about data centers coming to Florida. Maybe the millions pouring in from the industry have something to do with […]
Byron Donalds Attacks David Jolly as 'Radical Liberal,' Likens to Zohran Mamdani Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL)... READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: "One year of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act and counting—and it is clear that Floridians are thrilled about the major wins we secured." Attorney General James Uthmeier: […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz joined former Miami Heat Hall-of-Famer and Co-Founder of Overtown Youth Centers (OYC) Alonzo Mourning to announce the organization’s expansion into Broward County. “I’m ecstatic that the [OYC] will bring its proven, holistic model for family and child success to Broward County,” the Congresswoman shared during a press conference alongside Mourning, Broward […]
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) expressed his support for a proposed constitutional amendment on the Florida ballot in November to slash property taxes while swiping at the media and Democrats. "I support any tax or fee cut and I am going to be voting for it," Scott shared on social media this week. "The media […]
Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Laurel Lee (R-FL) have teamed up with Representative Valerie Foushee (D-NC) to introduce a bipartisan bill to combat deceptive web crawling bots online. Web Crawlers and What the Bill Does Automated web crawlers, also called spider bots, crawlers, or just bots, are automated search engines that "crawl" the internet based […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) attacked Democratic opponent David Jolly as a radical with comparisons to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. "Radical Liberal David Jolly stands with New York Communist Zohran Mamdani," Donalds wrote in a social media post. "David Jolly wants to import Mamdani’s socialist policies to Florida. Not on […]
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) reaffirmed his support for the Florida Legislature’s property tax amendment after reports indicated that Scott expressed concern over its effect on public services. “I support any tax or fee cut, and I am going to be voting for it,” Sen. Scott asserted, arguing that “the media wants to divide Republicans.” Sen. […]
