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Many people are moving to Florida each day because of our good economy, freedom, and way of life. But a big healthcare problem might slow this growth. For a long time, Florida has had too few highly trained nurses. The pandemic made this problem much worse. Now, the Florida Hospital Association says we need 60,000 more nurses […]
Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) recently appeared on Trinity's Huckabee, where he briefly discussed his background as the son of Cuban exiles and how he and thousands of others like him appreciate the United States. "Governor @HuckabeeOnTBN: “I’ve never met a group of people who love this country more, who have a greater understanding of what […]
Team DeSantis is praising the Governor for "breaking the cycle."
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, countries including the United States and western Europe made efforts – and paid the price – enacting sanctions on the Russian government and their oil industry, which, in turn, hiked up gas and oil prices for Americans to unfathomable levels. At one point, gas prices were over five dollars […]
Every time a consumer (you and me) swipes a debit or credit card, out-of-state credit card companies and banks charge Florida businesses interchange fees, also known as “swipe fees,” the amount charged comes on the total amount of a purchase, including the sales tax. Again, this includes both the price of the item being sold […]
In a “message for Blue States,” Team DeSantis calls on voters to send blue state Governors a postcard, telling them why they moved to Florida.
Democrats are now preparing to protest the 6 week abortion ban as Republicans await the signing.
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) went on CNN to discuss red flag laws and gun ownership following the recent school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. Jake Tapper, longtime CNN host, questioned Rep. Donalds, asking him where an individual’s right to bear arms end compared the “individual right to live and not be gunned down in their school.” […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has delivered his comments regarding the recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data drop. According to Sen. Scott, the inflation crisis is still ongoing and problematic to Americans around the country. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), March’s numbers over the year have shown a 5% increase in inflation, and […]
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has a sent a letter to the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) Chairwoman and Vice Chairman, Dara Lindenbaum and Sean J. Cooksey to inquire about ActBlue (a major fundraiser for the Democratic Party) and their donation practices. Sen. Rubio alleges that their methods are illegal, especially when it comes to receiving funds […]
Reports are circulating, indicating that DeSantis’ team is worried over growing support for President Donald Trump's (R) presidential run.
Speaker of the House Paul Renner (R-FL) and other Florida lawmakers are moving to support a multitude of pieces of pro-law enforcement, including a measure to modify the death penalty legislation. State Representative Jessica Baker (R-FL) introduced HB 1297, which looks to require that only a majority threshold – rather than current law which needs […]
Newsom chides DeSantis, accusing him of an authoritarian takeover of education.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have joined forces to pursue funding with the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) Authorization Act.
State Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) recently introduced House Bill 1423 which strives for the “Protection of Children.” The bill looks to “fine, suspend, or revoke the licenses” of establishments that knowingly admits children to “adult live performances” such as drag shows or events that depict lewd acts or conduct. However, some of his statements defending […]
Florida Democrats continue their criticism of Governor Ron DeSantis' (R) signage of constitutional concealed carry in Florida, meaning a permit is no longer necessary. Representative Darren Soto (D) recently called the signage "a terrible setback that will cost many more lives to gun violence and put law enforcement at risk." "After Pulse, Parkland and so […]
Trump expressed that visiting a New York Courthouse was reminiscent of a "prison."
With Holy Week coming to a conclusion on Easter Sunday, Catholics and Protestants alike, such as Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and James Lankford (R-OK) were surprised to hear that Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, D.C. issued a cease-and-desist letter to the Holy Name College Friary, which has administered pastoral care to veterans […]
