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Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) led almost 80 fellow House Democrats to send a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to urge the federal agency to finalize a “strong and durable” climate disclosure rule. In March, the SEC released a proposal that would require public companies to report their greenhouse gas […]
In April, Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) criticized the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for their perpetual easement requirement which delayed hurricane prevention ahead of Ian and is now preventing the renourishment of Pinellas County beaches. Rep. Luna has recently sent an additional letter demanding action. "Unelected bureaucrats at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]
President Donald Trump (R) has come out in defense of early voting and voting by mail.
In response to the growing concerns made by parents surrounding the government’s influence on their children’s education, Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) has introduced the Fostering Resource Efficiency in Education by Zero Employment (FREEZE) Act. This bill would enforce a hiring freeze at the U.S. Department of Education (DoE). As Chairman of the Early Childhood, Secondary, […]
Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) has introduced the Don Young Veterans Advancing Conservation Act, a bipartisan bill that intends to administer “employment of veterans in the marine conservation field.” This legislation would require the Secretary of Commerce to create a grant program in order to facilitate the training and eventual hiring of veterans in the field. […]
Ziegler expressed that “Florida Democrats continue to fail” despite Fried’s comments.
Both Governors are now proposing rules to a hypothetical debate as Newsom calls DeSantis’ proposal “a joke.”
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a letter to President Joe Biden (D) reprimanding his silence and questioning his lack of support for the Hurricane Tax Relief Act, introduced in March. The bill looks to ensure tax relief to the residents of the two entities due to the recent Hurricanes (Ian, Nicole, […]
Fried chastised the Republican Party for taking part in a ‘civil war’ during a critical period.
For Habba, the indictments are a result of "election interference at its finest."
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) reintroduced the Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act.
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has introduced a bill to abolish the United States Agency for International Develop (USAID), citing their record of “pushing radical, leftist ideology abroad” instead of employing common diplomatic practices that foster proper relationships with foreign nations that are “consistent with American values.” According to the Heritage Foundation report, USAID used American […]
As gas prices have increased rather quickly in the last month and especially in the last week, Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) is calling for the Senate to pass the Lower Energy Costs Act, introduced by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA). According to AAA, fuel costs have risen approximately 29 cents in the last month, […]
Governor DeSantis has just announced that when he is elected president, he would prosecute Fauci.
In May, Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) introduced the bipartisan Dignity Act, and according to the congresswoman, the measure has gained significant traction in the House of Representatives. The immigration bill has four core principles per the Salazar press release. Stopping illegal immigration; 2) Providing a dignified solution for undocumented immigrants living in America; (3) […]
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced legislation to combat the use of “dark money” by utility companies to fund “ghost candidates,” and influence news organizations. Known as the Ethics in Energy Act, the bill would “prohibit electric utilities from using ratepayer dollars to fund shady political activities in the wake of scandals.” According to Rep. […]
Mike Pence (R), a running mate turned rival, is now criticizing Trump for putting “himself over the Constitution.”
Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey has endorsed Florida Senator Rick Scott (R).
