HR 8 Gun Background Check Vote Could Spell Trouble for Gimenez and Salazar

HR 8 Gun Background Check Vote Could Spell Trouble for Gimenez and Salazar

Daniel Molina
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March 12, 2021
The bill passed with some Republican support, and now commentators are questioning whether or not this could spell trouble by having those Republicans will face primary challengers when they’re up for reelection.
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Roach Filed HB 267 To Save Key West Economy

Roach Filed HB 267 To Save Key West Economy

Jim McCool
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March 11, 2021
Last year the city government of Key West inexplicably voted to ban large cruise ships from porting within their coastal area. This arose from wealthy residents not wanting to be burdened by 'cruise ship rift raft.' This decision proved to be faulty as this brought tourist ship traffic down by 95%, plenty of money to […]
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Berman and Hardy Advocate for Solar Bill HB 551

Berman and Hardy Advocate for Solar Bill HB 551

Jim McCool
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March 11, 2021
Earlier today, State Senator Lori Berman (D-31) and freshman Rep. Omari Hardy (D-88) announced their joint plan to implement solar energy in a more equitable fashion in the Sunshine State. In the Florida House, Hardy is sponsoring HB 551, also called, "Solar Energy Systems Located on the Property of an Educational Facility." The bill is […]
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Mast Reverses Position On Firearm Background Checks, Denounces H.. 8

Mast Reverses Position On Firearm Background Checks, Denounces H.. 8

Daniel Molina
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March 11, 2021
Today, the House voted on H.R.8, a bill that Florida Rep. Brian Mast (R) calls “a political game” that both Republicans and Democrats like to play on Washington.
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COVID Doctor Pressures DeSantis Over Vaccine Distribution

COVID Doctor Pressures DeSantis Over Vaccine Distribution

Jim McCool
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March 11, 2021
In response to the 1 year anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a pandemic, COVID-19 expert, Dr. Anthony Harris. hosted a press conference yesterday to discuss what has and will happen as COVID ensues. Dr. Harris has been a reputable name during the pandemic and is the Chief Innovation Officer & Medical Director of WorkCare, a […]
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Roach's HB 233 Looks To Cancel  'Cancel Culture' in Colleges

Roach's HB 233 Looks To Cancel 'Cancel Culture' in Colleges

Jim McCool
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March 10, 2021
In more recent years, universities have been the focal point of political discourse, good or bad.  However, 'cancel culture' has seemed to smother any chance of civil debate of any sort on campuses across the country. HB 233, also entitled "Postsecondary Education" by Rep. Spencer Roach (R) seeks to cancel, "cancel culture" on college campuses […]
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Florida Rep. Carlos G. Smith Calls 10 Percent THC Cap 'Arbitrary'

Florida Rep. Carlos G. Smith Calls 10 Percent THC Cap 'Arbitrary'

Daniel Molina
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March 10, 2021
The response has been divisive, and Florida Democrats argue that this "arbitrary" bill would be detrimental to Floridians.
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Rubio Leads In 2022 Midterm Senate Contest, But Not By Much

Rubio Leads In 2022 Midterm Senate Contest, But Not By Much

Daniel Molina
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March 10, 2021
In Florida, one lawmaker who potentially faces a number of Democratic rivals is Senator Marco Rubio (R), but a new poll indicates that he’s heading into election season with a slight lead.
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Sabatini Fights Big Tech in Florida with HB-33

Sabatini Fights Big Tech in Florida with HB-33

Jim McCool
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March 9, 2021
Florida State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R), has had a monstrous week after officially throwing his hat in the ring for the 2022 U.S. Congressional election, promising to 'Make America First Again!'
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Florida Attorney General Sues Biden Admin Over 'Dangerous Immigration Policies'

Florida Attorney General Sues Biden Admin Over 'Dangerous Immigration Policies'

Daniel Molina
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March 9, 2021
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) announced today that she would be filing legal action to protect Floridian’s from “President Biden’s dangerous immigration policies."
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Will Matt Gaetz Challenge Ron DeSantis For President in 2024?

Will Matt Gaetz Challenge Ron DeSantis For President in 2024?

Daniel Molina
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March 9, 2021
Another candidate that has been touted is Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R), who has scored his first endorsement in Roger Stone, calling him “a scrapper” and “a brawler.”
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DeSantis Not Considering 2024 Presidential Run, Says 'It's Too Premature'

DeSantis Not Considering 2024 Presidential Run, Says 'It's Too Premature'

Daniel Molina
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March 9, 2021
The Governor says he’s not “considering” the idea as he focuses on vaccine distributions across the Sunshine State.
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Democrats Rally Against Bright Futures SB 86 in Florida

Democrats Rally Against Bright Futures SB 86 in Florida

Daniel Molina
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March 8, 2021
Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) slammed Senate Republicans who are pursuing a bill that would reshape Florida’s Bright Futures college scholarship.
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DeSantis Responds to Vaccine Favoritism Allegations

DeSantis Responds to Vaccine Favoritism Allegations

Jim McCool
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March 8, 2021
Florida Democrats, mostly led by the Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D), have accused Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of showing favoritism to donors in the Florida vaccine rollout, and have now asked the FBI to launch an investigation in the matter. DeSantis, who has relentlessly touted his 'Seniors First' plan denied these allegations on Thursday, […]
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Trump At Odds with Scott Over Murkowski 'Primary' Race

Trump At Odds with Scott Over Murkowski 'Primary' Race

Daniel Molina
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March 8, 2021
The first order of business for Trump is to unseat Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowksi (R), calling her a “disloyal and very bad Senator.” 
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Cammack : HR1280  Is 'A Backdoor Attempt To Defund the Police'

Cammack : HR1280 Is 'A Backdoor Attempt To Defund the Police'

Daniel Molina
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March 5, 2021
Florida Rep. Kat Cammack (R), whose husband is a first responder and who spoke against the bill on the House floor, continues to share her thoughts as to why the bill isn’t a “reform bill” but instead a bill that will “defund the police.”
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NRA Catching Bipartisan Heat Over Their Pet Tethering Position

NRA Catching Bipartisan Heat Over Their Pet Tethering Position

Jim McCool
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March 5, 2021
The NRA, while having announced their move to Texas, recently came out against an anti-tethering policy on pets in public areas. Florida Senators are currently working on legislation that would ban tethering dogs and cats and leaving them unsupervised in SB 650. In the Democrat bill, which has the support of State Senator Lauren Book […]
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FL CFO Patronis Backs Consumer Protection House Bill

FL CFO Patronis Backs Consumer Protection House Bill

Jim McCool
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March 4, 2021
Last month, State Rep. Chuck Clemons Sr. (R-21) proposed HB 717, a bill to extend consumer protections in the state of Florida.  In order to do so, the bill would impose additional limitations on consumer reporting agencies in efforts to empower Florida consumers.
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