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Floridian’s Support Parental Rights in Education Another independent poll is showing what many Democrats refuse to accept—Floridians support the Parental Rights in Education law. “By the largest margin, 87% of Floridians somewhat or strongly agreed that parents have a right to see what curriculum is used in their children's classrooms. An additional 87.4% agreed that […]
The Rubio campaign is directing blame to Florida Rep. Val Demings (D), accusing her of contributing to “the border crisis.”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is continuing his rivalry with the mainstream media, referencing what he is calling a “manufactured and disgraceful ’60 Minutes’ hit job.”
While the Parental Rights in Education bill and Stop W.O.K.E. Act passed the Florida legislature in controversy, the average Floridian may disagree with this sentiment. New polling shows that more Floridians are overwhelmingly supportive of parental rights in the classroom. In a new poll conducted by Saint Leo University Polling Institute of 1,000 Floridians asked […]
While world leaders fear that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could be just the beginning of a broader military incursion into Eastern Europe, President Vladimir Putin’s next big hostile move could be against the U.S. through Latin America, with his heavy and growing military footprint inside Socialist Venezuela. Russian threat to the Western Hemisphere has been […]
By U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) In 1987, the U.S. government launched a massive anti-drug campaign. One of the most memorable ads featured a sizzling egg and the warning, “This is your brain on drugs.” Back then, Venezuela was one of South America’s richest nations, with vibrant communities and robust foreign investment. Today, Venezuela is […]
A new image has emerged on Twitter of the new Florida Capitol sign appearing to be vandalized over the recently signed "Parental Rights in Education" law. LGBTQ activists have already filed lawsuits to counter the law Gov. Ron DeSantis signed, and Progressive lawmakers like Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) are at the tip of the […]
Florida Democrats brought all of their opposition to the table when it came to the Parental Rights in Education bill. Republicans have criticized Democrats for "sloganeering" the bill when they dubbed it the "Don't Say Gay" bill. However, State Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-49) has denied misrepresenting the Parental Rights in Education bill. In an […]
Family First DeSantis Gov. Ron DeSantis is a big family man and his recent support and signing into law of the “Parental Rights in Education” is just one piece of his bigger “Family First” agenda for Florida. Now Gov. DeSantis could bolster his “Family First” bona fides with another stroke of his pen by […]
Florida Rep. Charlie Crist (D), who’s amassed the support from Florida unions, has gained another endorsement in the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
After joining him to endorse Wilton Simpson (R) for Florida Agriculture, Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) has now endorsed Florida’s Chief Financial officer Jimmy Patronis (R) in his reelection bid.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio’s (R) reelection team is now directing criticism at Florida Rep. Val Demings (D), citing her “misleading” attempt to support “Putin’s price hike” as “dishonesty.”
By Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — With lawmakers heading into a special legislative session this month, Secretary of State Laurel Lee is asking a federal court to put on hold a case that argues judges should set Florida’s new congressional districts. Lee filed a motion Friday in U.S. district court in Tallahassee seeking a stay of […]
While the Florida First agenda that Gov. Ron DeSantis has put forth since taking office has catapulted the state’s profile across the nation, the Family First initiative, which includes his Parental Rights in Education law, he has also championed has set Florida apart from the other states. Like many other dads, including myself, Gov. DeSantis, […]
Republicans across the country are praising Rep. Thomas Massie’s ‘Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act (H.R.6590)’ after the bill’s filing in early February 2022. Among the measure's co-sponsors are Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz, Bill Posey, and Daniel Webster. The bill ends the federal government’s practice of double-taxing Social Security benefits. But as more and more Republican […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has announced the release of "Sweet Florida" from Florida natives Johnny Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant, who co-wrote and released their new single. The Florida governor appeared on Fox News this morning to comment on the new song that he appeared pleased with, "For them to do this is really, […]
Disney and the state of Florida have been in an unprecedented standoff that could lead to detrimental changes for Disney. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) recently teased the idea of revoking Disney's special privileges to self-govern in the state of Florida. A 55-year-old law permits the Disney company to govern itself on the company's property in […]
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R), working alongside Minnesota Rep. Chellie Pingree (D), has introduced the John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion act.
