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US President Joe Biden has announced a major sanctions package targeting Russia will be unveiled this Friday, February 23rd. President Biden’s announcement comes after Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in a Russian penal colony earlier last week. Navalny had already been the subject of two previous assassination attempts with deadly chemical and nerve agents […]
“At least 400 veterans who served in the Panama Canal Zone (PCZ) have now developed cancer, heart disease, or other healthy issues consistent with herbicide exposure."
Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-35) has filed legislation to designate February 29, 2024 as “Israel Day at the Capitol.” Senator Book introduced SR1826 as sundry Israeli student organizations, companies, public advocacy groups, and related entities prepare to lobby at the Florida Capitol on February 29th. The event is being organized by the Miami […]
President Donald Trump (R) has shared the long-awaited shortlist for his Vice Presidential pick.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is throwing his support behind the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s grand jury documents.
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Democrats are demanding that a bill defining fetal personhood and expanding wrongful death actions to the unborn be killed on the Senate Floor. They worry that if it passes, it will spell the end of IVF treatments in the state of Florida. On Wednesday the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered […]
Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) announced that he has received a 100% rating from the U.S. Humane Society’s 2023 legislative scorecard. The Florida congressman serves as the co-chairman of the bipartisan Animal Protection Caucus. He was one of 13 Members on the right side of the aisle to receive a perfect score. “As a proud dog […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A bill banning local governments from providing community IDs to illegal immigrants passed its final committee stop Wednesday afternoon, though not before facing claims of "inhumanity". SB 1174 builds on a sweeping immigration package passed last session. One of the provisions prevented local governments from providing money to nonprofits so they could create community […]
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently met with Argentina President Javier Milei during a trip to Argentina aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties among the US and Argentina. Senator Rubio commended President Milei’s bold economic resurgence plans for Argentina, a nation whose economy has been battered by previous left-wing governments. Argentina elected Milei to […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The bill sponsor for a defamation bill threatening increased penalties for journalists and news outlets faced bizarre allegations of secret, back-door dealings in Wednesday's House Judiciary Committee, while the bill itself faced down claims of unconstitutionality. Proposed by Republican Rep. Alex Andrade, HB 757 presumes that if a reporter published a false statement by an anonymous […]
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson (R-FL) provided his thoughts concerning kratom, the herbal substance growing in popularity around the country. The substance is used over the counter to combat withdrawal symptoms. The drug is said to produce “opioid and stimulant-like effects” according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, however. It is more often […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A bill allowing parents to collect damages for the death of their unborn child would grant rights to a fetus at all development stages, raising concerns about abortion and in vitro fertilization. Republican Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, who carried last year's six-week abortion ban, is sponsoring HB 651, which would expand Florida's Wrongful Death Act […]
Americans are gearing up for a presidential election rematch between President Joe Biden (D) and former President Donald Trump (R). President Biden's corner is getting ready to run what may be the most expensive campaign ever. The President is currently in California right now, where he is campaigning to raise money. The DNC publicly stated […]
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News’ “Varney & Co.” to discuss the southern border and President Joe Biden’s (D) approach to its security. Within the conversation, the notion of funding other countries and their military operations does not seem to entice Rep. Donalds and House leadership as they want to secure the border […]
Florida Rep. Alina Garcia (R) has officially announced that she will be running for Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Election.
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A bill banning delta-8 and capping THC milligrams in hemp products divided House Republicans Tuesday afternoon, raising concerns about the economy and sick patients who use hemp to cope with their illnesses. "The legislature has made some mistakes," HB 1613's sponsor, Republican Rep. Tommy Gregory said Tuesday. "We've regulated marijuana instead of really focusing […]
With her stint as the leader of the upper chamber in Florida’s state government dwindling in the sunset, State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s (R-FL) legacy affordable housing legislation could be in danger. SB 102 – the “Live Local Act” – Introduced by State Senator Alexis Calatayud (R-FL), allegedly has a glaring loophole that counties and […]
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is demanding Vice President Kamala Harris oversee Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas’ Senate impeachment trial. Senator Scott claimed the US Constitution requires that, as the President of the senate, VP Harris is to chair the upcoming impeachment trial of Secretary Mayorkas.  Scott sent a letter to Harris, in which […]
