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USA Today columnist, Michael J. Stern, took this apparent disdain against Florida's Parental Rights in Education bill to a whole new level after he cheered on a tornado that damaged the home of State Rep. Joe Harding (R-22), the bill's author. Stern even attributed the damage to God Himself. Rep. Harding authored the bill, also […]
A bipartisan effort of 100+ lawmakers led by Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) have passed a resolution that recognizes the 30th anniversary of the Israeli Embassy Bombing in Argentina.
This week, prominent Florida Democrats hosted a public discussion on healthcare where Senator Lori Berman (D-31) slammed Governor DeSantis (R-FL) for dragging America into a "pre-Roe country." Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz ignited the event by laying out the progress that President Biden and Democrats have been making through the American Rescue Plan, which Democrats […]
Sen. Marco Rubio (FL-R) appeared on The Faulkner Focus Thursday morning to discuss the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. When asked about Democrats in Congress wavering upon their opinions or strategies concerning the Ukrainian crisis, Marco Rubio stated: “Well, I think throughout this crisis you've seen Congress is actually, in a bipartisan way, Congress has […]
Florida Rep. Michael Waltz (R) discussed the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, calling on President Biden to address "a clear red line on weapons of mass destruction in Ukraine."
Rubio and Scott at Odds Over Ukraine Both Florida Senators are in favor of helping Ukraine stave off the Russian invasion, but Sen. Rick Scott wants the U.S. to impose a no-fly zone over the country, Sen. Marco Rubio does not. A no-fly zone will put American and NATO fighter jets in the position […]
This funding, Elvira Salazar affirms will contribute to making “Miami an even better place to live and work.”
The Florida House and Senate officially have wrapped up this year's legislative session, and now State Senator Lauren Book (D-32) is reflecting on this year's session and is already planning for the upcoming election cycle. Senator Book characterized the 2022 session as, "one of the worst in history when it came to attacks on our […]
Dubbed the "Education State," Florida has made critical alterations to the statewide education system, most recently slashing statewide testing and tackling Critical Race Theory Now, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has announced $289 million in additional funding to enhance civics, certificate programs, and STEM education. “I am proud to announce an additional $289 million for programs […]
Democrats love her, Republicans loathe her, but Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is one of the most effective members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and her efforts to shame Dictator Maduro in Venezuela and her work to keep Florida's waterways and the Everglades clean is proof.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio’s (R) reelection campaign is pressing Florida Rep. Val Demings (D) to comment on reports that the Biden Administration is renegotiating an Iran Nuclear Deal.
Florida's first "Green Governor," Ron DeSantis (R), who has been working alongside farmers and environmental organizations to keep Florida's waterways clean and to continue restoring the much-needed Everglades ecosystem, can now thank Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) and the bipartisan effort to secure taxpayer funds to help keep Florida's water clean.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said a controversial environmental bill is “dramatically” improved from when he severely criticized the measure during the middle of the legislative session. The Senate voted 33-0 and the House voted 99-8 on Monday to approve the budget-related bill (SB 2508) as they finished the session. While DeSantis wouldn’t say whether he will […]
The DeSantis Administration has long prided itself with making Florida, "the Education State." Now, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has another feather in his cap after officially eliminating FSA testing in Florida public schools. Today in St. Petersburg Florida, at St. Petersburg College, Governor DeSantis was joined by Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-66) and Rep. Chris Latvala […]
In his announcement, Ross touched on a number of topics, expressing his intent "to restore hope in America's greatness."
Americans Really Don't Want to "Don't Say Gay" A new poll reflects what most Americans believe about the controversial Parental Rights in Education (Don't Say Gay )bill (sponsored by Rep. Joe Harding) that Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign into law. Most Americans do not want sexual orientation taught to elementary school children READ MORE […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), a vocal critic of the president, contends that skyrocketing gas prices indicate that "we are paying the price" of the Biden Administration.
While many Americans have associated the Parental Rights in Education bill with controversy, data may reflect a different reality. A new poll shows that 60% of Americans back the "Don't Say Gay," bill, especially the language regarding sexual orientation and gender identity being limited in K-3 classrooms. On Monday, the Daily Wire released a new […]
