Florida

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With only weeks in the way of Florida's next legislative session, State Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-93) unveiled his ambitious agenda for the 2022 legislative session in Tallahassee. In an exclusive interview with Ed Pozzuoli, the CEO of Tripp Scott, Chip LaMarca not only reflected on issues of the past, but also gave constituents a hint […]
Calling the "pay-to-play" accusations “not true,” the Florida Governor responded to his rival after an event over the weekend.
With the unprecedented uptick in crime across America, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) has launched the, "Be a Florida Hero Initiative," to attract more law enforcement recruits. Appearing on Fox News' Faulkner Focus, hosted by Harris Faulkner, AG Moody announced the beginning of this new program to counter the rising, "smash and grab," retail thefts […]
With the Florida legislative session only a few weeks away, we have already seen divides within the Republican camp on key issues like abortion. Now, State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32) is blaming Speaker Sprowls (R) and Senator Simpson (R) for, "standing in the way," of E-verify. E-verify is a practice that would mandate that all Florida […]
Fried’s candidacy in the gubernatorial race requires the Agriculture Commissioner position to be available.
Florida Rep. Michael Waltz (R), Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego (D) and Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moutlon (D) all took part in a virtual news conference and discussed the need for President Joe Biden (D) to address Ukraine.
Moody asserted that she would “aggressively push back” against the vaccine mandate.
While protecting Muslims from Islamophobia seems to be a top priority for Democrats, protecting them from genocide does not even come in a close second. Democrats blocked US Senator Rick Scott's (R-FL) and Senator Marco Rubio's (R-FL) anti-slavery bill to battle China's exploitation of the Uyghers. Top Democrats such as US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) sent a message to supporters, warning that Democrats are trying to turn the United States into a “Woketopia.”
The comments in question are in regards to Demings and the Democrats' "message" heading into the upcoming 2022 midterm election.
In their mission to provide aid to the families of America's fallen first responders, the Tunnels to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgages of Florida first responder's homes. After the unfortunate death of Firefighter Stephen Siller during the September 11, 2001 attacks, the Tunnels to Towers foundation aimed to provide assistance to first responders […]
After speaking against the Second Amendment in Miami, FL, US Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) is now being accused of being a leftist "Pelosi puppet," by her senatorial campaign opponent, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). In remembrance of the Sandy Hook shooting, Rep. Val Demings made an appearance on the 9 year anniversary of the tragic event, […]
Last week, New York voters approved a measure that would allow non-citizens to vote in local elections.
The message further attempts to draw a distinction between the two with Crist adding that DeSantis “only cares about his presidential ambitions and satisfying wealthy donors.”
Michael Waltz (R) and Tennessee Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R) have penned an op-ed for Fox News, arguing that the world is more dangerous because of “Biden’s inaction on Ukraine.”
With her take on the September 11th attacks, along with her antagonist view of Israel, US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has concerned many Americans with her rhetoric. Now, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) has successfully countered Omar's "islamophobia" legislation. Congresswoman Omar has authored a bill that would establish a "special envoy," to investigate islamophobia in the […]
After weeks of anticipation, US Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has finally filed his "National Stand Your Ground Bill." Rep. Gaetz's measure has garnered far-reaching Republican support. In the aftermath of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and his not guilty verdict, Rep. Gaetz announced his intentions on filing a national stand your ground measure, inspired by the […]
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried (D) is determined to getting rid of polystyrene packaging in businesses her department regulates and in stores.
