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Ayala has picked up another endorsement in Democracy for America, a progressive PAC.
Amidst the criticism, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) has praised DeSantis for his work as Governor, applauding the vaccination efforts while affirming that "we are open for business" in the Sunshine State.
Miami Beach, FL— While Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and Rep. Charlie Crist have already announced the respective gubernatorial campaigns, one increasingly potential 2022 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, State Senator Annette Taddeo, is strongly considering jumping into the contested primary race.
The embattled Broward County School Board, which openly promotes Critical Race Theory and glorifies former Black Separatist and Black Panther Malcolm X and the anti-Semitic Nation of Islam, is promoting the anti-gun lobby “Everytown for Gun Safety” and its “Wear Orange” initiative to bring awareness to gun violence across the nation, asking students to wear the color to show solidarity...
As the Biden Administration continues to push ideals such as Critical Race Theory, the Pentagon has recently come out and stated that diversity training is essential in "defending the nation," US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has added to his long history of calling out the President, demanding an end to this "progressive propaganda" in the military.
As we exit from the COVID-19 pandemic, reopening the country continues to be a controversial topic for many industries, including cruise liners. However, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is staying firm with his blaming of the CDC for stalling the cruise industry.
Today in Miami, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed HB 1177 to further provide protection and aid to Florida wetlands, in particular Biscayne Bay, which the governor described as a "critical resource to the region." Climate change has been an uphill battle for Republicans, but Florida Republicans and young conservatives may be flipping the script on […]
Key Biscayne—Moments after he signed a measure (HB 1177) into law that would provide more environmental protections to Biscayne Bay, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was asked if he was specifically targeting the LGBTQ community when he signed into law the controversial Transgender bill on the first day of Pride month.
The 2022 gubernatorial race is off and running and all sides are throwing barbs at each other. AG Commissioner Nikki Fried took aim at both Rep. Charlie Crist and Gov. Ron DeSantis, but Rep. Crist refrained from jumping into the mix, which is typical of Charlie until it gets closer to voters actually casting their votes.
Crist has raised $1.5 million in his fundraising effort to once again claim the Governorship of Florida.
This week, a bipartisan group of House members directed a tri-state delegation letter that included 59 total members of Congress to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. The lawmakers detailed the challenges that California, Florida, and Texas Guard face. They also questioned what resources and authorities are required to increase the force structure of the states because, as Florida Rep. Stephanie...
DeSantis signed the bill, arguing that it “took the lead to cover postpartum moms” and to provide postpartum care for those that need it the most.
After signing the controversial transgender sports ban this week, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been blasted for stripping all funding for LGBT programs from the newly-signed state budget. Gov. DeSantissigned SB 1028, effectively banned transgender children from competing in women's sports, which has been criticized for taking place on the first day of pride month. […]
Agriculture Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried has come out swinging after announcing her 2022 run for governor, taking shots a both her Democratic primary opponent Rep. Charlie Crist and her potential general election opponent, Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Voter ID continues to be a controversial topic in American politics, as American Progressives like Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D-FL) have called the concept "new Jim Crow Laws." But a new poll shows over in Europe, 46 out of 47 countries require Voter ID, the same nation's Progressives love to compare the U.S. too.
The direction of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) filed an amicus brief in support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) final rule implementing the Section 804 Importation Proposal (SIP). DeSantis has since urged the Biden Administration to approve his recent proposal to continue the […]
AG Commissioner Nikki Fried is finally running for governor, so the table is set for a potentially epic Democratic primary showdown with Rep. Charlie Crist.
In what could be perceived as another attempt to reference Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a despot from Communist Cuba who runs a “regime” rather than an administration, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) took umbrage over Gov. DeSantis’ decision to sign a transgender sports ban bill into law on the very first day of Gay Pride month, calling the move...
