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A bevy of bills have been floored by Florida Republican legislators to protect minors on the internet and social media. Senator Erin Grall (R-29) filed the latest proposals: two bills requiring age verification on social media platforms and creating regulations to shield minors from inappropriate online content. Senator Grall’s social media proposal would prohibit individuals […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- A new bill expanding the definition of antisemitism in Florida statute faced backlash Monday morning. Starting off the Legislative Session with a bang, the bill aims to codify and delineate protections of Jewish citizens into law. "It's my pleasure to bring the bill, but it's sad that I have to," The bill's […]
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has urged the House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rodgers (R-AL) to initiate a congressional hearing regarding the lack of transparency from the Department of Defense (DoD). According to the Associated Press (AP), Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underwent a medical procedure on Dec. 22 but was admitted to intensive care on […]
Tallahassee, Fl- Nearly 1.7 thousand laws have been proposed by the Florida legislature prior to the start of the 2024 legislative session. While committees have been convening in both the Senate and House of Representatives, the Florida legislative session is set to officially commence tomorrow, January 9th. Starting tomorrow, legislators will be able to reject […]
In this upcoming 2024 election cycle, former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (R-FL) is challenging US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) for his Senate seat. However, Mucarsel-Powell does not just see this as an opportunity for herself, but for Democrats across Florida to take back their state. At a campaign event recently, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell stated, "Floridians, you […]
President Joe Biden’s (D) campaign believes this could help the incumbent, warning that the election is about “freedom and democracy.”
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether or not President Donald Trump (R) could be barred from holding office.
State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) has announced that the legality of abortion will be on the ballot in the 2024 election. Nearly 900,000 signatures and a threshold of verified petitions from at least 14 different congressional districts in the Sunshine State for this to happen. Leader Book mentioned in a social media post […]
The House Oversight Committee has announced they will be holding President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) responded to the announcement on social media after Hunter paraded around the Capitol on the day he was supposed to appear in front of the Oversight Committee. First, the Oversight Committee’s […]
New legislation has been filed to increase accountability for juveniles in the criminal justice system. HB 1181 and SB 1274 propose harsher restrictions that ensure youth comply with the terms and conditions of court-ordered sanctions for gun offenses. Representative Berny Jacques (R) who filed the House bill highlighted that under Governor Ron DeSantis Florida was experiencing […]
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) has sent a public records request to the Atlantic Coast Conference (Florida State University plays in) as the school engages in a legal battle with the collegiate league. When FSU was left out of the College Football Playoff (CFP) last month, AG Moody sent a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) […]
Governor DeSantis discounted Ambassador Haley’s presidential candidacy because she’s “phony.”
Republicans in both chambers of the Florida Legislature introduced the Kamala Harris Truth in Slavery Teaching Act, bringing some controversy alongside it. State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-FL) provided a statement, calling the bill an “aimless, desperate trolling of Vice President Harris.” The legislation, introduced by State Senator Blaise Ingoglia (R-FL) and State Representative Kiyan Michael […]
It is no secret that Florida continues to grow at a breakneck pace.. However, many would be shocked to learn where in Florida is growing the fastest. According to recent numbers, the Palm Bay-Melbourne area has taken over as the fastest-growing region to move to, with Ocala placing second. U-Haul published a report based on […]
Ron DeSantis (R) has released a new advertisement, dubbing Ambassador Nikki Haley (R)“the new John Kerry.”
Anna V. Eskamani (D) is now calling an alleged celebration of January 6th a “joke,” questioning why Republicans would celebrate such a thing.
As if the infamous "Florida man" headlines could not get any crazier, a Florida man has now been arrested for threatening to kill US Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and his children. Representative Swalwell is a prominent House Democrat who currently represents California in the House of Representatives. The congressman tried running for president in 2020, […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Representative Vern Buchanan’s (R-FL) Rachael Booth Act has officially been signed into law by President Joe Biden (D). The law aims to “fix a gap in current law that prevents some individuals who suffer domestic abuse at the hands of a service member from receiving much-needed financial assistance.” The bill […]
