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Freshman Congressman Byron Donalds got into a Twitter scuffle with Progressive Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) after the veteran lawmaker suggested that offshore oil drilling in Florida should be allowed. Rep. Gallego's remark was in response to Rep. Donalds' tweet where he slammed the Biden administration for holding oil talks with the murderous Maduro regime […]
Tallahassee, FL - Today on the Senate floor, the "Stop Woke Act," made its final stop in the Florida Senate where colorful debate sparked. However, nobody bashed the legislation as deeply as State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-40), where she said this bill is, "not what our state needs," and compared the bill to the Holocaust. The […]
In Florida's 11th Congressional district, US Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) is facing a tough primary race against Conservative investigative journalist and free speech activist Laura Loomer. Rep. Webster's reelection to the House of Representatives will be a steep uphill challenge given that Laura Loomer (R-FL), the popular firebrand who was endorsed by President Trump in […]
Sine Die? Yep. Stick a fork in it and call it day. The 2022 legislative session is all but over with legislators expected to vote on a state budget this coming Monday. As far as redistricting goes, well, that is another story. Gov. Ron DeSantis has his veto pen ready to strike down the legislature's […]
The unprovoked Russian invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine has been met with unprecedented global condemnation, but as the conflict continues, so does the negative impact on global energy markets and U.S. consumer pocket books. The current national average price of gas has soared to $4.25 a gallon, according to AAA, up significantly from […]
Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) continues to criticize Florida Rep. Val Demings (D), arguing that she has been “half-baked” on foreign policy concerns.
TALLAHASSEE --- Delivering on one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top legislative priorities, the Florida House on Wednesday passed an immigration bill targeting transportation companies that bring undocumented immigrants into the state and expanding a 2019 law that sought to ban so-called “sanctuary cities.” The bill (SB 1808), among the 2022 legislative session’s most-contentious issues, would […]
The Parental Rights in Education bill was the hot topic this session in Tallahassee. Now that the legislation is passed, author of the bill, State Rep. Joe Harding (R-FL), is responding to critics after the opposition held the spotlight all legislative session, where he called them fear mongers. The state level had more than enough […]
Environmental issues have taken precedent in policymaking in Florida to protect the natural and diverse areas throughout the state. This week, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) saw his South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act pass in the Senate. Sen. Rubio took to Twitter to show that the Senate passed his bill that will, "assess the […]
Buying Oil From a Murderer With Russia invading Ukraine and making the price at the pump skyrocket across the world, President Joe Biden has decided to reach out to one of the most murderous and criminal regimes for help—Dictator Nicolas Maduro and his crime family in Venezuela. Forget about letting the U.S. tap into its […]
In response, two gubernatorial candidates are now at odds as Florida Rep. Annette Taddeo (D) is sharing her disapproval of the move while Florida Rep. Charlie Crist (D) is praising President Joe Biden (D) for seeking an oil alternative.
TALLAHASSEE --- With a budget remaining unfinished Tuesday night, the annual legislative session is headed to overtime. Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, and House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, issued a memo shortly before 9 p.m. that said budget talks would continue Wednesday. State law requires a 72-hour “cooling off” period before lawmakers can vote […]
By Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart Buying blood oil from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela is reckless, irresponsible, and outright dangerous for U.S. national security. The Biden Administration must not appease ruthless dictators hoping that the next one might be slightly less reprehensible than the other. I am deeply alarmed by reports that high-level U.S. representatives met in […]
The controversial Parental Rights in Education bill has just passed the Florida Senate and the whole state, if not the country, has reacted greatly to this legislation stepping one step closer to law. HB 1557 has gained attention across the country, drawing the criticism of President Joe Biden (D) and even being the center of […]
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) accused critics of the Parental Rights in Education bill of, "pushing false narratives" with their nickname for the legislation, "Don't Say Gay" bill. At a press conference on on Monday Reporter Evan Donovan teed up a question for Governor DeSantis on HB 1557, but was cut off by the governor […]
NO MAS! NO MAS! U.S. Sanctions Against Venezuela Aren't Working Russia is invading Ukraine and threatens to move on past that country and take over other nations. Putin has huge influence and control in Venezuela and Cuba. Could one of these two banana republicans serve as a launching pad for more Russian military aggression closer to […]
Voicing their support for the Keystone Pipeline, lawmakers like Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) and Florida Rep. Mario Diaz Balart (R) called for the pipeline to be used.
Rubio took to social media to criticize President Joe Biden (D) allegedly seeking to lift sanctions on Venezuela to reduce the United States’ dependency on Russian oil.
