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Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) recently announced the formation of his Flagler County Leadership Committee as he seeks to build grassroots support in the governor's race. “Flagler County is my home. It is a growing and vibrant community, and I’m incredibly grateful and honored for the leadership, trust, and support of these men and […]
WASHINGTON—With President Donald Trump announcing that he would look to target drug cartels on land, lawmakers like Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R), who support direct targeting of Venezuelan drug cartels in open waters, are saying that they would support direct kinetic military action against the cartels on the mainland, but only if the targeting […]
Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R) says she is in full support for gender-affirming care to have access restrictions put in place for minors. Recently, the House voted 215–201 to approve a bill blocking Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for minors, which follows another bill, the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, that prohibits gender-affirming medical procedures […]
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Department of Education announced this week that it is reviewing Brown University’s security systems. The announcement comes after the shooting that took place earlier this month, which killed two students. “In the hours after the shooting, public reporting appeared to show that Brown’s campus surveillance and security system may not have […]
Cory Mills Calls for Department of War to Prioritize American Companies in Defense Contracting Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has introduced legislation requiring the Department of War to prioritize American companies with defense contracts. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Releasing habitual criminals instead of holding them accountable is a hallmark of the leftist approach to crime. […]
Joe Gruters Wants to Ban Smoking and Vaping Marijuana Products in Public Areas Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) filed a bill to ban the smoking or vaping of marijuana products in certain public places last week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Make the universities liable for student loans. Will see a change in behavior very quickly." […]
GREENBELT, Md. – A federal judge will decide whether ICE can re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Garcia has been free from immigration custody for just over a week. USCIS released Abrego on Dec. 11. following U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis’ ruling that the government had detained him “without lawful authority.” “This is an extremely irregular and […]
Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has introduced legislation requiring the Department of War to prioritize American companies with defense contracts. According to a press release from Rep. Mills, over 616 foreign-owned companies have received $1 billion in defense contract awards, despite numerous American-owned companies doing similar work. Thus, the Securing American Firms & Expertise in Services […]
Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has introduced legislation to ensure that non-citizens are denied government welfare benefits. The No Welfare for Non-Citizens Act explicitly reaffirms that non-citizens are not eligible for such benefits, and seeks to close all loopholes and carveouts that otherwise subvert this rule. The bill comes on the heels of the ongoing scandal surrounding […]
Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) filed a bill to ban the smoking or vaping of marijuana products in certain public places last week. The bill, SB 986, aims to protect individuals from potential health hazards associated with secondhand smoke or vapor. Specifically, SB 986 designates public places, including streets, sidewalks, highways, public parks, public beaches, common […]
Two South Florida lawmakers, Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami Lakes) and Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Doral), recently filed legislation to eliminate those pesky yellow vehicle registration decals that go on the upper-right-hand corner of your license plate. The bills, HB 841 and SB 982, would end the mundane practice while providing savings to counties and residents […]
Ryan Chamberlin Files Bill Jump Starting Elimination of Property Taxes Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) filed three pieces of legislation in the House to replace property taxes with a sales and use tax, as well as several consumption-based surtaxes this week. READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "I am the first and only TPUSA alum to […]
Byron Donalds Campaign Boasts $40M War Chest For Gubernatorial Bid U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) has reportedly raked in $40 million for his Florida gubernatorial bid since launching his run in February, the Donalds campaign announced in a confident, year-end memo this week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Home sales will increase when prices fall. […]
Representative Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) has issued a statement in praise of President Donald Trump's "Warrior Dividend" Christmas bonus. In honor of America's 250th anniversary this coming year, the Trump administration is set to issue a tax-free dividend of $1,776 to all U.S. servicemembers at the rank of colonel (or Navy Captain equivalent) or lower. However, […]
In an exclusive interview with The Floridian, Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) discussed housing reforms for active-duty military and veterans, expressing confidence in the Secretaries of War and Veterans Affairs under President Donald Trump to carry out this agenda. Reminding that both Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins are military […]
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin (R-Belleview) filed three pieces of legislation in the House to replace property taxes with a sales and use tax, as well as several consumption-based surtaxes this week. The bills are HB 789 and 791, along with Joint Resolution 787. “Speaker Danny Perez and House Property Tax Committee Chairman Toby Overdorf have advanced […]
Florida Congresswoman Laurel Lee’s (R) Combating Online Predators Act has passed the Republican House Judiciary Committee and is headed for the House floor for debate. The Combating Online Predators Act strengthens federal law by explicitly criminalizing threats to distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM), also known as sextortion. “This legislation closes a dangerous loophole in federal […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the successful location and rescue of 43 missing children aged 1-17 years old under Operation Northern Lights this week. “Our office was honored to partner with U.S. Marshal Greg Leljedal in the Northern District of Florida to rescue 43 missing children, some as young as 18 months old,” Uthmeier […]
