Scott Seeks to Prevent Biden from Halting Lawful Cross-Border Trade in New Bill

Scott Seeks to Prevent Biden from Halting Lawful Cross-Border Trade in New Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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February 12, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-FL) in introducing the Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act to prevent the closure of commercial ports of entry late last week.  Senator Scott’s bill responds to President Joe Biden’s administration’s decision to shut down certain commercial ports of entry to allegedly combat illegal immigration […]
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RPOF Endorses Trump, Scott

RPOF Endorses Trump, Scott

Daniel Molina
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February 12, 2024
Sharing the endorsements on social media, the RPOF endorsed President Donald Trump (R) and Senator Rick Scott (R) in their respective races.
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Trump Releases ‘Super Bowl’ ad Against Haley

Trump Releases ‘Super Bowl’ ad Against Haley

Daniel Molina
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February 12, 2024
President Donald Trump (R) has released a “Super Bowl” themed advertisement.
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The Lounge?—2.10.2024—Florida Lawmakers Focus on DEI, Social Media, Defamation—More...

The Lounge?—2.10.2024—Florida Lawmakers Focus on DEI, Social Media, Defamation—More...

Liv Caputo
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February 11, 2024
The 2024 Legislative Session is now almost halfway completed, closing out the fifth week of the 9-week period. Tempers are wearing thin as we draw closer to the end, with a Republican expressing his "disgust" over Democrats storming out of a bill hearing. Other controversial issues this week included abortion rights, "identity politics" in the […]
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Taylor Swift: Florida Democrats' Newest Political Strategy

Taylor Swift: Florida Democrats' Newest Political Strategy

Jim McCool
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February 9, 2024
Over the past several years, Democrats have watched the state of Florida slip away from a competitive swing state, to a blood-red conservative state.  Now, Democrats are changing up their political strategy by banking on Taylor Swift to help them perform well in Florida the next election cycle. The pop singer has made a resurgence […]
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Salazar Secures Over $1 Million for Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Salazar Secures Over $1 Million for Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Daniel Molina
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February 9, 2024
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) celebrated the securement of $1.45 million in funds for Miami’s Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
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Widespread Hacking of US Healthcare Prompts Rubio Cybersecurity Bill

Widespread Hacking of US Healthcare Prompts Rubio Cybersecurity Bill

Mateo Guillamont
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February 9, 2024
Increased reports of healthcare data breaches across the United States are gaining the attention of lawmakers seeking to protect Americans’ personal health information.  Currently, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is investigating nearly one thousand different breaches of healthcare data systems. Each breach enables hackers to access the protected health information of […]
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Republican Lawmaker Wants to Ban 'Identity Politics' in Teacher Prep Courses

Republican Lawmaker Wants to Ban 'Identity Politics' in Teacher Prep Courses

Liv Caputo
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February 9, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A Republican-led education bill prohibits teacher prep courses from including a curriculum on "identity politics" or that "systemic racism, sexism, or oppression" is inherent in U.S. institutions. Proposed by Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, SB 1372 blocks theories of social, political, and economic inequity from being taught in educator prep courses. The sponsor said the bill […]
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Bilirakis Issues Rationale for Voting to Impeach Mayorkas

Bilirakis Issues Rationale for Voting to Impeach Mayorkas

Jackson Bakich
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February 8, 2024
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released a statement following the House’s failed attempt to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. An incredibly small minority of Republicans killed the vote as Democrats voted upon party lines against it. The initial vote was 215-215 until Representative Blake Moore (R-UT) changed his vote to no so the bill could […]
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Florida Wants to Grant Law Enforcement $10 Million to Catch Pedophiles

Florida Wants to Grant Law Enforcement $10 Million to Catch Pedophiles

Liv Caputo
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February 8, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Local law enforcement agencies may receive a $10 million grant to fund online sting operations, designed to apprehend online pedophiles. SB 1190, proposed by Republican Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, would allocate $10 million to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The grant would be disbursed to local law enforcement agencies to "support their creation of […]
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Domestic Violence Victims May Have Further Protections Under New Florida Bill

Domestic Violence Victims May Have Further Protections Under New Florida Bill

Liv Caputo
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February 8, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida is one step closer to adopting the Hope Card Program, designed to protect further and assist victims of domestic violence. Hope Cards provide easy-access information about any court protective orders that have been obtained, increasing speed and security for victims and officers alike. "This card includes information about the respondent, streamlining access to […]
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Machado Looks to Turn Venezuela Into the 'Energy Hub of the Americas'

Machado Looks to Turn Venezuela Into the 'Energy Hub of the Americas'

Mateo Guillamont
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February 8, 2024
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado appeared in a House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the fight for freedom in Venezuela led by U.S. Representative Maria-Elvira Salazar (R-FL). Machado overwhelmingly won the Venezuelan opposition party’s recent primary elections. However, Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro’s puppet Venezuelan Supreme Court invalidated the election results and barred Machado shortly afterward. Machado has […]
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Rubio, Scott Say House Should've Been Part of Border Bill Talks

Rubio, Scott Say House Should've Been Part of Border Bill Talks

Daniel Molina
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February 8, 2024
Florida Senators Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) argued that the House should have been involved in negotiating the Senate border bill.
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Florida Takes Steps to Regulate  Anti-Opioid Herbal Treatment Kratom

Florida Takes Steps to Regulate Anti-Opioid Herbal Treatment Kratom

Liv Caputo
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February 8, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida Legislature aims to increase safety regulations surrounding Kratom distribution, an increasingly popular herbal substance used throughout the state to combat opioid addiction. The new bill would crack down on selling adulterated versions of the product, requiring safety labels and dosage outlines. Kratom is known to produce either "opioid- or stimulant-like effects,", depending […]
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Senate Votes No Against Border Security Deal, Pivots to Foreign Nation Funding

Senate Votes No Against Border Security Deal, Pivots to Foreign Nation Funding

Jackson Bakich
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February 7, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republicans in the upper chamber were able to muster enough votes to block the Senate border bill from passing. The bill failed by a tally of 49-50. 60 votes were needed to pass. According to CNN, the deal would still allow an influx of illegal immigrants into the country through the southern […]
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Sal Nuzzo Leaves the James Madison Institute After Decade of Service

Sal Nuzzo Leaves the James Madison Institute After Decade of Service

Jim McCool
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February 7, 2024
Sal Nuzzo is officially leaving the James Madison Institute (JMI) to serve as Executive Director of a non-profit called Consumers Defense. Consumers Defense is a policy and advocacy non-profit with a nationwide reach to combat Leftist ideology, China and woke corporatism within the American economy. Before this opportunity, Nuzzo has spent 10 years in coalition […]
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Passidomo May Block Bill Preserving Confederate Monuments From Senate Floor

Passidomo May Block Bill Preserving Confederate Monuments From Senate Floor

Liv Caputo
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February 7, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida Legislature has condemned the "abhorrent" public comments on a bill banning the removal of Confederate monuments, causing Senate President Kathleen Passidomo to be undecided on allowing its arrival to the Senate Floor. If it fails, this will be the second year in a row the measure has been blocked from the Floor. […]
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Lauren Book Releases Statement After Oral Arguments Heard Regarding Abortion Amendment

Lauren Book Releases Statement After Oral Arguments Heard Regarding Abortion Amendment

Jackson Bakich
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February 7, 2024
State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) blasted Republicans for not wanting to put abortion on the ballot in the Sunshine State in November. The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday after Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) petitioned the state’s highest court to take a look at the abortion coalition’s proposed amendment. […]
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