House Members Denounce Colombia Severing Ties With Israel

House Members Denounce Colombia Severing Ties With Israel

Daniel Molina
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May 3, 2024
In a statement, the Congressional Latino-Jewish Caucus denounced the decision, calling it "inflammatory and unwarranted."
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Donalds Breaks Down his Appearance at GWU Pro-Palestine Protest: This 'Requires Leadership'

Donalds Breaks Down his Appearance at GWU Pro-Palestine Protest: This 'Requires Leadership'

Jackson Bakich
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May 3, 2024
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on Fox News’ “Hannity” to discuss the nationwide anti-Israel protests occurring on college campuses. Rep. Donalds and some of his colleagues in Congress recently ventured down the block to George Washington University as demonstrations reached a peak. The Florida congressman said that it is urgent Americans push back against the […]
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Tom Leek Scores Paul Renner Endorsement for State Senate Race

Tom Leek Scores Paul Renner Endorsement for State Senate Race

Jim McCool
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May 3, 2024
State Rep. Tom Leek (R-FL) has earned a massive victory with the endorsement of House Speaker Paul Renner (R-24) today, solidifying party support behind his state senate campaign. Rep. Leek is currently making an effort to secure Florida's 7th District in the state senate, which is currently occupied by Senator Travis Hudson (R-FL) who will […]
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Bilirakis Introduces Bill to Protect Seniors During Transition to Medicare

Bilirakis Introduces Bill to Protect Seniors During Transition to Medicare

Jackson Bakich
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May 3, 2024
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and four of his colleagues in the House have introduced the Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2024. The bill will attempt to “protect seniors from coverage gaps in Medicare” by closing loopholes in the system. Current law penalizes anyone 65 or older who waits more than eight months after retiring or […]
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Embattled Democratic County Chair Who  Resigned Because the Party is 'Cancerous' Was Actually Facing Removal

Embattled Democratic County Chair Who Resigned Because the Party is 'Cancerous' Was Actually Facing Removal

Liv Caputo
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May 3, 2024
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL—An embattled Democratic county chairwoman stepped down, seemingly voluntarily, from her post after claiming “cancerous” elements within her party. The truth? She was found guilty of violating a slew of party laws and ignoring a settlement order.  The result? Resign or be removed. Chairwoman of Palm Beach County’s Democratic Executive Committee, Mindy […]
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Castor Introduces Resolution to Recognize Need for DEI in Medical Field

Castor Introduces Resolution to Recognize Need for DEI in Medical Field

Jackson Bakich
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May 3, 2024
Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced a resolution recognizing the relevance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the medical field, specifically medical education. The resolution was brought forward by Rep. Castor alongside Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH), the co-chair of the Congressional Black Caucus DEI Task Force. The legislation looks to “affirm the need for […]
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Scott Visits Jewish Students in Campuses Rocked by Palestinian Protests

Scott Visits Jewish Students in Campuses Rocked by Palestinian Protests

Mateo Guillamont
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May 2, 2024
US Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) personally visited Jewish students at George Washington University (GW) in Washington, D.C. following anti-Israel Palestinian protests.  The protests at GW are the latest in a chain of nationwide demonstrations across college campuses criticizing the US’s support for Israel’s war efforts against Hamas.  The protests, while mostly peaceful, have periodically turned […]
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DeSantis Bans DEI Training in Teacher Preparation Classes

DeSantis Bans DEI Training in Teacher Preparation Classes

Liv Caputo
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May 2, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed Thursday morning a controversial bill that he says will ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from being taught in educator prep courses. "We don't want these teacher prep programs to become captive to someone's ideological agenda," DeSantis said at a Jacksonville press conference. "We can say no diversity, equity, […]
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Florida Lawmakers Counter Biden Admin Proposal to Change Status of Big Cypress

Florida Lawmakers Counter Biden Admin Proposal to Change Status of Big Cypress

Mateo Guillamont
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May 2, 2024
A bipartisan coalition of Florida lawmakers have coauthored legislation preventing the Biden Administration from designating Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve as a wilderness area. The initiative is being led in the US House of Representatives by Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL). The legislators’ move responds to a National Park Service (NPS) initiative to convert parts of […]
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Florida Democrats Condemn New 6-Week Abortion Ban

Florida Democrats Condemn New 6-Week Abortion Ban

Grayson Bakich
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May 2, 2024
The 6-week abortion ban in Florida has gone into effect, and Democrats are not happy about it. A joint statement from Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL), Kathy Castor (D-FL), Darren Soto (D-FL), Federica Wilson (D-FL), and Lois Frankel (D-FL) condemned the law, calling it "draconian," "outrageous," and […]
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'A Heavy Lift': Democrats Weigh Former Congresswoman's Chances Against 'Ruthless' Rick Scott

'A Heavy Lift': Democrats Weigh Former Congresswoman's Chances Against 'Ruthless' Rick Scott

Liv Caputo
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May 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—As Florida Republicans strengthen their grasp over the state amidst a looming U.S. Senate election, a Presidential election, and an abortion amendment plaguing political conversations, the question forefront in Democrats’ minds is can they take back Florida? The verdict: unlikely, but not impossible. Brad Howard, President of Corcoran Street Group—a lobbying organization—and Chief of […]
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James Madison Institute Brief: AI Should be Used to Make Government 'Streamlined'

James Madison Institute Brief: AI Should be Used to Make Government 'Streamlined'

Jackson Bakich
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May 2, 2024
With artificial intelligence (AI) surging into the public sphere over the last couple of years, a lot of Americans – including private companies and the average consumer – have embraced this technology. James Madison Institute (JMI), a think tank dedicated to “the ideas of limited government, economic freedom, federalism and individual liberty coupled with individual […]
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TREND: Big Tobacco, Lawmakers Changing Course as Non-Traditional Nicotine Surges

TREND: Big Tobacco, Lawmakers Changing Course as Non-Traditional Nicotine Surges

Jackson Bakich
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May 1, 2024
Americans appear to be ditching cigarettes and switching to vape devices and tobacco-less nicotine pouches, such as Zyn. These products have completely rearranged the Big Tobacco market, especially between the two biggest players (who used to be partners), Altria and Phillip Morris International. The two companies agreed in 2007 that PMI would “spin-off” from Altria […]
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State Senator Debbie Mayfield Kicks Off State House Campaign With Trump Endorsement

State Senator Debbie Mayfield Kicks Off State House Campaign With Trump Endorsement

Liv Caputo
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May 1, 2024
BREVARD, FL—State Senator Debbie Mayfield kicked off her state House of Representative campaign Wednesday with the endorsement of former President Donald Trump in what will be a hotly contested race in Florida House District 32. Encompassed by most of Brevard County, HD 32 stretches south from Melbourne north toward Rockledge. Its former Representative, Republican Thad […]
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'Take Your Fake Lab-Grown Meat Elsewhere': DeSantis Wages War on Cultivated Meat With New Bill

'Take Your Fake Lab-Grown Meat Elsewhere': DeSantis Wages War on Cultivated Meat With New Bill

Liv Caputo
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May 1, 2024
HARDEE COUNTY, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis publicly signed a controversial bill Wednesday morning banning lab-grown meat, an action that critics say will stifle innovation. Republican-led bill SB 1084 bans cultivated—or lab-grown—meat from being sold or manufactured in Florida, imposing a second-degree misdemeanor for violators. DeSantis says the bill keeps a "vibrant agricultural industry", excoriating the "elites" […]
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'Border Czar' Kamala Harris: GOP Chairman Blasts Harris Ahead of Her Florida Visit

'Border Czar' Kamala Harris: GOP Chairman Blasts Harris Ahead of Her Florida Visit

Liv Caputo
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May 1, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, FL—Florida GOP Chair Evan Power mockingly called Vice President Kamala Harris a "border czar" ahead of her appearance in Jacksonville this Wednesday, redirecting attention away from her scheduled abortion discussion and toward what he sees as the Biden Administration's failed immigration policies. One week after President Biden visited Tampa, Kamala Harris will stop in […]
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Madison County Flips Republican

Madison County Flips Republican

Daniel Molina
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May 1, 2024
The Florida Republican Party announced this morning that "Madison County flipped from Democrat to Republican."
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Wilson and Democrats Propose Forcing Schools to Hold Youth Voter Registration Drives

Wilson and Democrats Propose Forcing Schools to Hold Youth Voter Registration Drives

Mateo Guillamont
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May 1, 2024
US Representative Frederica Wilson (D-FL) filed the High School Voter Empowerment Act this week in an effort to spur youth voter registration.  The High School Voter Empowerment Act would require States to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies. High Schools would be required to conduct voter registration drives for its students.  The bill […]
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