Donalds: Raising Minimum Wage is not

Donalds: Raising Minimum Wage is not "COVID Relief"

Daniel Molina
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February 23, 2021
Floridians overwhelmingly approved raising the minimum wage in the 2020 general election.
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AG Moody Advocates for More Senior Protections

AG Moody Advocates for More Senior Protections

Jim McCool
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February 23, 2021
During this trying time for seniors, COVID-19 is not exactly the only thing our older demographic has to worry about.  Scammers infamously target senior populations over various avenues, like technology.  Nevertheless, Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) hopes to keep Florida a retirement-friendly place by establishing more protections for seniors. As the Attorney General, Moody has […]
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Murphy: U.S. Must Be

Murphy: U.S. Must Be "Vigilant Against Terrorism" and Chinese Threat

Daniel Molina
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February 23, 2021
President Biden now faces mounting pressure from both Republicans and Democrats that believe the United States should be "vigilant against terrorism" from China and for the country to answer for transgressions like the treatment of Uyghur Muslims in the country.
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Sabatini Calls Florida a

Sabatini Calls Florida a "Second Amendment Sanctuary"

Daniel Molina
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February 22, 2021
Sabatini is pursuing the case of having Florida recognized as a "Second Amendment Sanctuary."
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COVID-19 Cases Declining in the Sunshine State

COVID-19 Cases Declining in the Sunshine State

Daniel Molina
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February 22, 2021
As more vaccines become readily available to older residents, the state is also experiencing declining COVID-19 cases after a number of weeks of an alarming rise across the state.
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House Democrats Demand Millions for Orlando Airports

House Democrats Demand Millions for Orlando Airports

Jim McCool
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February 19, 2021
One of Central Florida's most prominent voices, Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), has been joined by her Democrat colleagues, Rep. Val Demmings (D-FL) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL), in unveiling even more government spending, in response to COVID-19. The three announced today that Florida airports and Florida airport businesses will receive $200 million from the Federal […]
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Taylor Greene Urges Supreme Court to Review Loomer's De-Platforming Case

Taylor Greene Urges Supreme Court to Review Loomer's De-Platforming Case

Daniel Molina
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February 19, 2021
Rep. Taylor Greene is calling attention to the longtime media ban that has been placed on Loomer, arguing that the Supreme Court should revise the actions taken against Loomer.
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Book, Roach File Legislation to Further Protect Vulnerable Plaintiffs

Book, Roach File Legislation to Further Protect Vulnerable Plaintiffs

Jim McCool
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February 18, 2021
In a reassuring act of bi-partisanship, State Representative Spencer Roach (R-FL), and State Senator Lauren Book (D-FL), have taken the liberty to simultaneously file bills (HB 465) and (SB 1328)to protect vulnerable victims and witnesses, in their respective chambers.
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Rubio Warns of U.S. Funding the Discredited WHO

Rubio Warns of U.S. Funding the Discredited WHO

Daniel Molina
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February 18, 2021
Secretary Blinken has announced that the Biden Administration would resume funding to the WHO, and Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) has released a statement warning of what this means for the United States moving forward.
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Murphy: Taking Care of National Guard is a Priority

Murphy: Taking Care of National Guard is a Priority

Daniel Molina
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February 18, 2021
Florida’s National Guard has been deployed to assist with anything needed, and Rep. Murphy commented that the state has to do everything in its power to make sure that they are properly looked after.
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Sen. Book To Amend FL Maternity Leave for all births

Sen. Book To Amend FL Maternity Leave for all births

Jim McCool
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February 17, 2021
As per usual under Florida law, government employees are entitled to paid family leave following the birth of a child.  However, State Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation), intends to extend the privileges of the current law to those who birth a still-born child.
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Sabatini Files Bill Banning Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

Sabatini Files Bill Banning Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

Daniel Molina
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February 17, 2021
Florida Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R) announced on Twitter today that he had filed a bill that would “BAN taxpayer-funded lobbying!”
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FL Dems Continue Protecting Compromised Voting System

FL Dems Continue Protecting Compromised Voting System

Jim McCool
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February 16, 2021
This month, Florida state legislators introduced Senate Bill 90  in the Florida Senate. The Senate bill gives the Florida  GOP hope of battling the mail-in voting that infamously promotes the possibilities of election fraud and irregularities.
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DeSantis Beats Trump in GOP Favorability, Potential 2024 Presidential Run

DeSantis Beats Trump in GOP Favorability, Potential 2024 Presidential Run

Jim McCool
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February 16, 2021
While the tag "DeathSantis" trends on Twitter, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), has done nothing but boost his electability in 2022, and possibly boosting his shot at the White House in 2024.
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FL Emergency Management Director, Moskowitz, Resigns Mid-Vaccine Rollout

FL Emergency Management Director, Moskowitz, Resigns Mid-Vaccine Rollout

Jim McCool
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February 15, 2021
After leading an unprecedented pandemic response team in the state of Florida, Jared Moskowitz, the Emergency Management Director of Florida, has resigned.
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Criticism Against Rubio Mounts Over Acquittal Vote

Criticism Against Rubio Mounts Over Acquittal Vote

Daniel Molina
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February 15, 2021
Rubio subsequently released a statement discussing his thoughts as to why he voted for President Trump's acquittal.
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Waltz Named Ranking Member of Subcommittee on R&T

Waltz Named Ranking Member of Subcommittee on R&T

Daniel Molina
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February 12, 2021
Florida Rep. Michael Waltz (R) was named the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology within the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Biden Urged by FL Enviro Group to Commit $2.9B for Florida National Park

Biden Urged by FL Enviro Group to Commit $2.9B for Florida National Park

Daniel Molina
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February 12, 2021
The Everglades Foundation, an environmental group founded by Paul Tudor Jones, has launched a campaign for the Biden administration to commit $725 million in each year of Biden’s term to restore Florida’s national park.
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