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After President Joe Biden (D) introduced a plan to save his attempt to forgive massive amounts of student loan debt through an income-driven repayment system (IDR), Republicans have countered with a plan of their own. The Congressional Review Act would stop any plan for an IDR system in its tracks, by "nullifying the [Biden] administration's […]
The Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR) composes a large swathe of the Gulf of Mexico near Florida, where the Air Force tests weapons. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposed part of the Gulf as a habitat for an endangered whale species nearby. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wrote a letter against the proposal, arguing […]
DeSantis directs political jabs at both Dr. Fauci and President Donald Trump (R) over COVID-19.
After Hurricane Idalia swept across Florida, it severely impacted the state’s fisheries. As a major contributor to the economy, the State of Florida requested that the U.S. Department of Commerce declare a “federal fishery resource disaster” to help fishery businesses after the major storm. Moreover, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his colleagues sent a letter […]
In a bit of a surprise from a Democratic lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL) relayed to Americans that the cost of living is indeed up. However, she would also state that President Joe Biden (D) and his party have “beat Big Pharma” and have lowered health care costs nationwide. […]
Florida Representative Jervonte Edmonds (D) is seeking to impose rent control measures through a bill he filed in the Florida House of Representatives this week. HB 31 would cap rent raises to 30 percent of the current amount charged and limit inferior raises to once a year. In other words, landlords would be prohibited from […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is pushing back against “COVID authoritarianism”.
As the fall and winter months draw nearer, there is rising speculation that COVID-19 (and its mandates) will be returning with it. After telling audience members of “The View” that Whoopi Goldberg had COVID, Co-host Joy Behar warned, “Yes, it’s back, it’s back.” However, in a statement on his personal X account, Governor Ron DeSantis […]
After the devastation caused by the wildfires in Maui and Hurricane Idalia that hit Florida’s Big Bend, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and his Floridian colleagues are once again calling for the immediate passage of the Federal Disaster Responsibility Act, saying it should be quickly moved through the Legislative Branch “TODAY.” On Labor Day weekend, Sen. […]
As the 2023-2024 school year is officially underway at all levels of academia, AmeriHealth Caritas Florida has gone beyond the call of duty and provided more than 4,000 school children with supplies as they venture into the learning sphere. As prices of school supplies can lighten parents’ wallets, AmeriHealth Caritas Florida has made an effort […]
Washington, D.C.- Florida Representative Maria-Elvira Salazar (R) has reintroduced the Crucial Communism Teaching Act (CCT). H.B. 5349 would create high-school curricula covering the impact of political ideologies such as communism and totalitarianism. The act builds off of similar state-led initiatives to educate students on the horrors perpetrated by communist and totalitarian states throughout history. “Communism […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) issues a warning to FBI Director Christopher Wray.
The AP poll shows that voters aren’t too thrilled about President Biden.
Republican Senators including Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Miguel Cardona urging him to address growing concerns surrounding the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) influence in American public schools. After reports from Parents Defending Education showcased Chinese entities funneling millions of dollars into America’s K-12 […]
Tallahassee, Fl- Miami Gardens Representative Christopher Benjamin (D-107) has filed a bill that would largely prohibit Florida residents from executing citizen’s arrests. A citizen’s arrest occurs when a non-law enforcement individual, or an off-duty law enforcement officer, effectively apprehends another individual for committing a crime and holds him hostage until law enforcement arrives. In Florida, […]
Congressman Daniel Webster (R-FL) joined other Florida Republican representatives in requesting House and Senate leaders to support a “clean appropriations bill” regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) following Hurricane Idalia and the wildfires in Maui. In a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), […]
A new poll conducted by the Wall Street Journal shows that voters believe President Trump has more of a “vision for the future” than President Joe Biden (D).
Florida legislators reacted to the antisemitic rallies in the greater Orlando area on Saturday after neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups demonstrated at Disney Springs and Altamonte Springs. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle condemned the groups and their rhetoric. Florida stands with our Jewish community today and every day. Antisemitism, racism and hatred are […]
