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Rep. Sam Garrison (R-Fleming Island) was formally elected to serve as Florida's next Speaker of the House for the 2026-2028 term in the lower chamber this week. Speaking to House members, Rep. Garrison cautioned the Republican Party not to become complacent, despite the GOP having a supermajority in the chamber. The split is currently 86 […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement applauding the historic peace deal mediated by President Donald Trump between Israel and Hamas, ending the two-year war. This week, President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas agreed to the "first phase" of the 20-point peace proposal he had put forth, which would require Hamas to release all […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) wants to ensure that critical government personnel receive their salaries during a government shutdown by cosponsoring another bill for essential Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel. Specifically, Rep. Bean's Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026 ensures the continued payment of USCIS Immigration Officers, ICE Deportation Officers, TSA Federal Air Marshals, […]
Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Dania Beach) has filed legislation in the Florida Legislature to prohibit courts and agencies from using Shari’a Law. The bill, HB 119, was symbolically filed almost two years to the day of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, which left 1,200 Israelis dead. Shari'a law is Islam's legal system […]
U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has endorsed Emilio T. Gonzalez in his run for Miami mayor, his campaign announced this week. “I’m proud to endorse my friend @EmilioforMiami for Mayor," Scott shared on social media. "With 26 years in the Army and service at every level, Emilio will make Miami a city where families thrive, […]
During a roundtable discussion on Antifa, Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) informed President Donald Trump (R) that both Israel and Hamas have “signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” as the President later shared on social media. With praise pouring in from conservatives and progressives alike regarding the brokered deal, calls […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) leads a U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging focusing on ongoing efforts to examine America’s over-reliance on foreign-made generic drugs by emphasizing how lawmakers can address vulnerabilities in America’s pharmaceutical supply chain. “We exposed not only the threat posed by poor quality generic drugs that can hurt or even kill […]
Florida Democrats and NPAs Favor Opening Primaries (POLL) Florida Democrats and No Party Affiliation (NPA) voters are strongly in favor of opening Florida's primary elections, according to a poll by Florida Open Primaries and the reform group Open Primaries and its Let Us Vote Campaign. READ MORE. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried: "AMERICA!!!!!! Hello, […]
Trump Endorses Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in AG Race President Donald Trump has endorsed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in his election bid as the state's chief legal officer next November. Uthmeier, seeking a full term as a Republican, was appointed to the seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January after the resignation of […]
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) is spearheading a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging the prioritization of Florida farmers. "Reports indicate that USDA is preparing between $10 - $14 billion in economic assistance for producers struggling due to losses from collapsing foreign markets, tariffs, and record input costs,' Rep. Franklin's letter reads. […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia has raised over $1.8 million in the first quarter as a candidate for a full term as CFO in the November 2026 election. The surge gives Ingoglia, who announced his run in September, a current cash-on-hand balance of $4.6 million. “The amount of support we have received since […]
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has signed on to cosponsor the Pay Our Troops Act, which ensures military personnel continue to receive salaries during a government shutdown. Late last week, Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) announced the bill in an X post, writing that "if our troops don't get paid, neither should Congress." "While Democrats refuse to […]
Florida Department of Education Chief of Staff Anastasios Kamoutsas addressed the Alachua County School Board directors this week over conduct concerns. Kamoutsas criticized Alachua County School Board Vice Chair Tina Certain for “repeated lapses in professionalism and conduct” that, he argued, “have officially brought negative attention to the school district because of [her] selfish acts.” […]
President Donald Trump has endorsed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in his election bid as the state's chief legal officer next November. Uthmeier, seeking a full term as a Republican, was appointed to the seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January after the resignation of Ashley Moody. "Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is doing a […]
Florida Democrats and No Party Affiliation (NPA) voters are strongly in favor of opening Florida's primary elections, according to a poll by Florida Open Primaries and the reform group Open Primaries and its Let Us Vote Campaign. The poll, surveying 626 Democrats and 684 NPA's, found 93% and 96% support, respectively, from each group for […]
As the government shutdown begins to extend into its first week, more functions of daily life are quickly deteriorating, one of which is the airports located in various major U.S. cities. Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R) raised alarms in a post on X. “Airports are strained and facing delays because of the [Schumer shutdown],” Patronis […]
Michael Simas, the President & CEO of the Florida Council of 100, credited the state's conservative foundation, which has been established over the last fifteen years, for laying the groundwork for its current economic outlook in business and tech in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. Simas' organization is responsible for relaying advice on important […]
'Arctic Frost' Heats up Government Surveillance Concerns Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R) dropped a bombshell document this week, showing that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) analyzed Republican lawmakers’ phone records during their January 6th probe. READ MORE. Florida GOP Chair Evan Power: "I find it disgusting that Hamas sympathizers are having a […]
