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Last week, New York voters approved a measure that would allow non-citizens to vote in local elections.
The message further attempts to draw a distinction between the two with Crist adding that DeSantis “only cares about his presidential ambitions and satisfying wealthy donors.”
Michael Waltz (R) and Tennessee Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R) have penned an op-ed for Fox News, arguing that the world is more dangerous because of “Biden’s inaction on Ukraine.”
With her take on the September 11th attacks, along with her antagonist view of Israel, US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has concerned many Americans with her rhetoric. Now, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) has successfully countered Omar's "islamophobia" legislation. Congresswoman Omar has authored a bill that would establish a "special envoy," to investigate islamophobia in the […]
After weeks of anticipation, US Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has finally filed his "National Stand Your Ground Bill." Rep. Gaetz's measure has garnered far-reaching Republican support. In the aftermath of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and his not guilty verdict, Rep. Gaetz announced his intentions on filing a national stand your ground measure, inspired by the […]
Put it all on Red! Or Black. A political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow casino gambling in North Florida on Saturday dropped an emergency effort to block entities linked to the Seminole Tribe from interfering with signature gatherers. The Florida Voters In Charge committee’s move also put a halt to a scheduled Tuesday […]
By Dara Kam TALLAHASSEE --- A political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow casino gambling in North Florida on Saturday dropped an emergency effort to block entities linked to the Seminole Tribe from interfering with signature gatherers. The Florida Voters In Charge committee’s move also put a halt to a scheduled Tuesday […]
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried (D) is determined to getting rid of polystyrene packaging in businesses her department regulates and in stores.
Florida Rep. Val Demings (D) visited the Arco Iris (Rainbow) Restaurant & Café over the weekend.
DeSantis lamented that the President “continues to lie to the American people about the crisis at the southern border.”
Standing alongside local Jacksonville, Florida leaders, including Rep. John Rutherford (R) and City of Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, Governor Ron DeSantis announced new immigration proposals for the upcoming 2022 legislative session in Tallahassee to address the Biden border crisis. “We have a responsibility to stand up for the rule of law, we have a responsibility […]
Even after his presidency, it is no secret former-President Trump (R) still has incredible influence over the Republican Party. Some like State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-35) even think that Trump's influence threatens our democracy. As news broke that President Trump will be in South Florida joined by conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly this weekend, State Senator […]
The Florida lawmaker was championed by former Florida Rep. Richard Rangel (D), former Pinecrest Vice Mayor James McDonald and Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss (D), who all endorsed Taddeo as the "perfect candidate" in her gubernatorial run.
The bill was blocked in the Senate after it had initially received unanimous support, and now Senator Rubio says that the effort is part of a ploy from “Big Business.”
Florida Democrats are rallying against the bill, arguing that it’s “not enough.”
As the midterm elections swiftly approach, many Republican lawmakers are optimistic that the Hispanic vote will show up for the GOP in droves in the 2022 election cycle. US Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL), who thinks Hispanics are "waking up" to the truth of the Democrat Party, is one of those Republican legislators. In an appearance […]
By Jim Turner TALLAHASSEE --- Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he wants to double funding for a state economic-development program and bolster rural infrastructure projects as weekly unemployment claims in Florida continue to come in at pre-pandemic levels. DeSantis released a proposed $99.7 billion state budget for next year that included $100 million for the […]
During a press conference to announce his Freedom First Budget proposal in Tallahassee, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back against Florida Democratic State Senators for resisting his past efforts to keep the state open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. DeSantis said that if Democrats had their way, “They would have locked down and cost hundreds […]
