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Florida State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D), who is arguably the most controversial Progressive/Socialist Democrat in the State House of Representatives, has come out in support and is defending Socialism during a heated debate on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives. Rep. Smith denies Socialism has ever killed anyone.
On Wednesday, the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education came to order to talk about a couple of bills, including SB 1672 sponsored by Senator Manny Diaz Jr. (R-36). This bill according to Diaz intends to "Creates a state university program for each state university to waive the tuition fees for one online course for a Florida […]
The Republican-led Florida Legislature has proposed two pieces of legislation that "denounces Democratic Socialism," but while GOP lawmakers in the House chamber voting overwhelmingly against Socialism (Yeas 79) Democrats stood their ground and defended it by voting against (Nays 39) the measure this week.
After reports surfaced that President Joe Biden (D) would be withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan before the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, a number of lawmakers shared their thoughts on the decision.
In the conference, he discussed his commitment to diplomacy, American spending that supports diplomatic efforts and development around the world and the tension between the United States and the Communist Party of China, warning that both countries are involved in a "cold war."
Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D), leader of the Blue Dog Coalition, introduced legislation today that would require the U.S. government to create a plan of action to counter “China’s efforts to expand its presence and influence in Latin America and the Caribbean and to describe how these efforts could undermine American interests.”
The CRUISE Act would also require the CDC to provide COVID-19 mitigation guidance for cruise lines to safely resume domestic operations.
It appears that schools could face a lengthier closing time because lawmakers worry that opening schools will only lead to school shootings.
Fresh off getting the surgical boot removed and slipping on her loafers, AG Commissioner Nikki Fried was down in the Boogie Down also known as Miami to address the gas skimming problem South Florida is facing. READ MORE
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who promoted the now-debunked “pay-to-play” COVID Vaccine scheme CBS’ “60 Minutes” reported on about two weeks ago, is doubling down on the narrative that is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is “corrupt” and was involved in a “pay-to-play” scheme that benefitted the “white, wealthy people” who donated to his reelection campaign.
While it is very easy to fawn over Florida's great beaches and communities, Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D-FL) tackled one of Florida's biggest issues in a press conference on Monday — gas skimming.
With a GOP power hold on the Florida legislature, it should come with no surprise to anyone that tax breaks would be up for discussion. Now, the House is currently pitching a $1 billion tax break for businesses.
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) took to Twitter to criticize Democrats’ views on gun control, calling “hypocrisy” for Democrats wanting to introduce gun control legislation while benefitting from them for security purposes.
With new information indicating that President Trump’s social media platform could gain a successful turnout in registration, commentators question what effect it could have on the upcoming 2022 midterm election and a potential 2024 presidential run.
The 2021 Florida Legislative session is in the home stretch (it appears that way) and Republican legislators are still miles away from delivering to Gov. Ron DeSantis what he asked of them — a bill to tackle the “Big Tech” cancelation of Republican candidates for office.
When Gov. Ron DeSantis tasked the Republican-led Florida legislature to bring him a “Big Tech” piece of legislation that he could sign into law that would punish social media companies for de-platforming or canceling individuals who decide to run for public office, little did the governor know that the legislators would introduce legislation that had more bark than bite.
The Florida Department of Education has issued Emergency Order 2021-EO-02, which is essentially an amendment to a previous emergency order to create conditions for the reopening campaign of public schools.
The higher educations appropriations subcommittee in the Florida House convened to listen to testimony for four bills this past week. One of those bills being, HB 1279.
