Florida

Republicans argue that DeSantis stepping down is a win heading into election season, warning that it will fast-forward the “extinction” of Florida's Democratic Party.

Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fl) prevented Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) from participating in a hearing regarding President Joe Biden’s policies’ impact on Cubans.  Representative Salazar, who chairs the subcommittee, blocked Representative Lee’s participation for her alleged support and sympathy towards former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX) had asked for both Congresswoman Debbie […]

In response to his campaign exit, praise and criticism have begun to pour in for “Dropout DeSantis.”

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) – a Co-Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus – has announced that they will support the United States Soccer Federation’s bid to jointly host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup alongside Mexico. The co-chairs, including Rep. Castor, provided a resolution commending the bid. It is a bipartisan, bicameral effort. "Women's soccer […]

A new bill modifying current Florida law on private pre-kindergarten instruction and expanding state pre-kindergarten educational programs is steadily progressing through the legislature.  Florida Senator Erin Grall’s (R-29)  ‘Early Learning’ pre-kindergarten bill, filed last December  was approved by the Education Pre-K-12 committee earlier this week.  Senator Grall’s proposal would prohibit private pre-kindergarten educational services from […]

With the 2024 election season looming, US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) will be forced to defend his seat for the first time since his election to the Senate in 2018.  The Senator has just secured the endorsement of the Florida Realtors. The Florida Realtors is the biggest professional trade association in the state with more […]

In the wake of Gov. DeSantis' staggering defeat in Iowa, Florida pushes on; continuing their rapid-fire slew of novel legislation in the second week of the 60-day Legislative session. From a sprawling defamation bill to felonies for child groomers to reworked child labor laws, Florida lawmakers made sure to cover it all. In addition, the […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL---A new bill defining and punishing child-grooming passed House committee Friday afternoon, branding offenders with a second-degree felony. If the bill becomes law, it would make Florida the first state to have a criminal definition of grooming. "The closest thing to the Devil in human form are the people that do this." The sponsor […]

Republicans like Florida Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R) continue to warn about “massive illegal immigration,” blasting the Southern Border for being in “chaos.”

Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) led a Western Hemisphere Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, questioning Cuba’s “growing private sector.”

With a coastline like no other state in the Union, Florida's economy cashes in on sea commerce and other travel-related water activities.  Now, the Florida Ports Council is asking the Florida Legislature for additional investment into the seaport industry. President of the Florida Ports Council, Mike Rubin, commented on the opportunity for the state in […]

Republican legislation to deregulate minor employment in Florida is swiftly progressing through the legislative process. A group of bills concerning minor employment would include measures such as lowering minimum age requirements to work and removing employment curfews and hourly limits.  The Florida Senate’s Education Pre-K-12 Committee recently approved SB460, a proposal to permit minors 16 […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL --- Senate President Kathleen Passidomo's sweeping healthcare agenda is on the move, following the Florida Senate's unanimous passage of her widespread reforms Thursday morning. Key points of the plan include increasing Floridian doctors and generating new facilities for women to give birth. The project is composed of two bills, SB 7016 and SB […]

Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced that he received an “A+” record from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, an anti-abortion group. This is not the first time that Rep. Bilirakis earned this score from the group. “As millions of Americans plan to march upon our nation’s Capitol later this week in support of the sanctity of […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL --- A new bill would classify allegations of racism, sexism, or homophobia as defamation, branding the defendant with fines of up to $35,000. The legislation would also remove a journalist's usage of anonymous sources, facilitating the process to sue a reporter for defamation. SB 1780, proposed by Republican Sen. Jason Brodeur, considers claims […]

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may soon have to abide by more stringent efficiency standards thanks to a new bill spearheaded by US Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl).  The Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act responds to reports of extended wait times at VA medical […]

Maria Elvira Salazar (R) is urging the Biden Administration to grant “Parole in Place” (PIP) status to Cuban nationals who were issued an I-220A form upon arriving in the United States.

Ron DeSantis (R) commented on her recent comments regarding racism in America, affirming that the Republican party represents “merit, achievement, and color blindness.”