Florida Regions
In an op-ed for the National Interest, Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) tackles concerns regarding military recruitment.
Two bills moving through the Florida legislature could establish new regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) use, virtual currency kiosks, and bolster government technology modernization. HB 1459 and SB 662, filed by the Commerce and Banking and Insurance committees, respectively, would accomplish these tasks. Originally filed by Representative Fiona McFarland (R-73) and later refiled by the […]
Concerns of mosquito-borne illnesses are on the rise due to a rainier and wetter year approaching the state of Florida. However, a state legislator and a board member of the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) believe that the Sunshine State is up for the challenge. Despite South Florida witnessing its largest Dengue Fever outbreak in […]
After 2020, police regulations were heavily pushed in reaction to reported incidents of police brutality. Now, the Florida Legislature is attempting to do away with review boards that investigate local law enforcement. SB 576 proposes abolishing existing boards and barring counties and cities from creating panels to delve into complaints of police wrongdoing. The sponsor […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new bill would help fund local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to create sting operations to track down and arrest child predators. The bill would financially assist agents who pose as children online to locate and prosecute pedophiles and child abusers. "There are countless stories hearing about sting operations," HB 1131's sponsor, […]
Senator Scott is calling on President Biden to be more transparent with the border bill.
Florida Senator Tom Wright (R-8) has filed a bill that would protect patriotic organizations’ rights to use school property as part of their organizational purposes. Senator Wright’s legislation defines patriotic organizations as those with an educational purpose that promotes patriotism and civic involvement in accordance with federal law. If passed, the law would permit representatives […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida House passed a measure banning social media for minors Wednesday afternoon, citing positively correlated levels of child suicide and usage of these platforms. Meanwhile, Democrats voiced concerns over restricted parental rights and the positives that social media can provide. "Studies have shown that social media is having a devastating impact on our […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida is calling for an Article V Convention to circumvent Congress and amend the U.S. Constitution to provide term limits for Congressional members. 34 states would have to call for an Article V Convention, which has never happened before, in order to amend the Constitution. "For hundreds of years, for decades now, everyone has […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Exposing fentanyl to first responders would become a first-degree felony under a proposed Florida bill. The measure would penalize any user whose fentanyl causes a law enforcement officer or first responder to overdose or incur serious bodily harm. "This bill makes sure that individuals that put our first responders' lives at risk are held […]
In an effort to aggressively campaign against President Trump, the Biden campaign is warning that his Republican challenger wants to “ban abortion nationwide.”
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) and New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D) sent a letter to Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres, calling on an investigation into the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) seeks to support school choice programs across the nation by proposing the week of January 21 be designated as ‘National School Choice Week.’ ‘School choice’ is the name given to educational policies that generally permit for parents to decide which educational institutions will receive their tax dollars. Senator Scott joined […]
In some not so shocking news, Florida has been ranked the #1 state to retire. The same study also gave Florida the best quality of life for seniors among all 50 states. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has taken credit for this through his policy making. "Florida’s strong economy and low taxes create opportunities for families […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL — A new Florida bill would strengthen the penalties for driving without a valid license, making third-time offenders liable for a stint in jail. Though the bill passed the committee unanimously, concerns were raised over the impact on immigrant drivers. SB 1324, sponsored by Republican Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, creates a three-level process for […]
President Joe Biden has again come under fire for his administration’s Venezuela foreign policy strategy after the arrest of opposition leader Juan Freites. The arrest was published by ‘Vente Venezuela’, the political party opposing Dictator Maduro’s authoritarian regime. Freites was the director of campaigning for Vente Venezuela and was allegedly dragged into a black pick-up […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Keiser University will host their annual "Keiser Days" at the Florida Capitol during the fourth week of the Legislative Session. The school hopes to continue addressing the growing nursing shortage in the state and win big with a new bill designed to help nurse anesthetists. "As one of Florida's largest private, non-profit universities, Keiser […]
Miami-Dade County has terminated a lease with Miami Seaquarium.
