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DeSantis Announces Florida Cuts State Debt in Half Since 2019 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that Florida has accomplished paying off half of the state’s accumulated debt since 2019. He called it one of the strongest fiscal records in the nation. READ MORE. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "The Shutdown is stopping […]
Donalds Ad Criticizes David Jolly for 'Rational' Democratic Party Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared a new digital ad criticizing Democratic candidate David Jolly for calling the modern Democratic Party "rational." READ MORE. State Rep. Juan C. Porras: "While the competition is still deciding who is at the top of the ticket, […]
As the federal government officially shuts down, many Americans are asking: Should members of Congress still get paid while everyday workers go without? The House of Representatives recently passed a bill to keep the government running until November 21, 2025. However, it still requires additional support in the Senate, where only two Democrats and one […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is the latest Republican to request that his Congressional salary be withheld during the government shutdown, which began this week. "Government shutdowns are costly, disruptive, and ultimately unproductive," Rep. Bilirakis said in a statement. "It is unacceptable for Members of Congress to receive a paycheck while dedicated federal workers – including […]
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) is working to pass legislation that would abolish paychecks for all members of Congress during government shutdowns. “If you didn't do your job in business, you didn't get paid. You don't show up and do your job. You don't get paid. Why are we getting paid?" Senator Scott questioned during […]
Florida has officially repealed its nearly 60 year old Business Rent Tax (BRT). It was the only state with such a tax which required companies to pay sales tax on their commercial leases. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the measure into law earlier this year as part of a $1.3 billion tax relief package. The repeal […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the Lake County Commission this week for approving the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway in honor of the late conservative activist. Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. "Lake County’s dedication of the highway represents the first county to memorialize Kirk in the […]
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) is reintroducing bipartisan legislation to reform the process of issuing refunds for canceled flights. Under current law, travel agencies are often the entities that issue refunds when a customer's flight is canceled, despite such an issue being completely beyond their control. As a result, Rep. Salazar's Flight Refund Fairness Act […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) shared a new digital ad criticizing Democratic candidate David Jolly for calling the modern Democratic Party "rational." Released by Byron War Room on X, the 48-second spot begins with Jolly saying, "I find this a very rational democratic environment. This is a very rational Democratic Party right […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that Florida has accomplished paying off half of the state’s accumulated debt since 2019. He called it one of the strongest fiscal records in the nation. “Since I’ve been Governor… we will have paid off 50 percent of [Florida’s debt] just since 2019,” DeSantis declared during […]
Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D) released a statement on the “Republican health care crisis,” urging the Republican Party and the Trump administration to cancel health care cuts and extend the ‘Affordable Care Act’ (ACA) tax credits. “House Democrats are urging Republicans in Congress and President Trump to cancel the health care cuts, lower costs, and […]
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has endorsed County Commissioner Eileen Higgins for mayor of Miami. The announcement comes one day after Higgins participated in a six-person debate for the city's top job in November's election. "Eileen Higgins delivers for the people - plain and simple. I've watched Eileen take on tough challenges and turn […]
Ingoglia Torches Jacksonville, Mayor Donna Deegan Over Reckless Spending Habits Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia, alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis, highlighted a laundry list of wasteful local government spending habits during a news conference in Jacksonville this week. READ MORE. Rep. Greg Steube: "Democrats shut down the government because they expect you to pay […]
Rep. Byron Donalds continues to raise 'Big Money' for his 2026 gubernatorial campaign run, announcing that he has raised $9.2 million in campaign dollars in the third quarter of 2025. Since announcing his gubernatorial run, Rep. Donalds has raised a total $31.5 million in the 2026 midterm election cycle. Team Donalds was quick to point […]
KPMG has announced the appointment of Savannah Jefferson as Director. The firm promoted several team members in its Tallahassee government services practice, as it grows its footprint in Florida. Jefferson most recently served as Director of External Affairs for Governor Ron DeSantis. In this role, she oversaw statewide outreach and stakeholder engagement. She previously led […]
Biggest Winners and Losers in Miami's Fiery Mayoral Debate The Hyatt Regency in downtown Miami hosted a high-stakes mayoral debate moderated by CBS News Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "We cannot allow our citizens to be driven out of their homes by property taxes..." Florida GOP Chair Evan Power: "Good Morning! […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) issued a statement after Senate Democrats voted "no" on the continuing resolution passed by Republicans in the House of Representatives, which caused a government shutdown. "America deserves cooperation, not a government shutdown," Rep. Buchanan said in a statement. "Unfortunately, Democrats chose to put partisan demands ahead of responsible governing, forcing a […]
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia, alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis, highlighted a laundry list of wasteful local government spending habits during a news conference in Jacksonville this week. The probe comes as the state looks to inject a Constitutional Amendment on Property Tax relief for Floridians on the November 2026 ballot. Ingoglia, appointed as […]
