Rubio Suggests Fixing Military Recruitment Issues

Rubio Suggests Fixing Military Recruitment Issues

Daniel Molina
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January 25, 2024
In an op-ed for the National Interest, Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) tackles concerns regarding military recruitment.
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Technology and AI Targeted in New Series of Bills in the Florida Legislature

Technology and AI Targeted in New Series of Bills in the Florida Legislature

Mateo Guillamont
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January 25, 2024
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 […]
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FMCA, State Legislator Believe Florida is Prepared for Rising Mosquito Concerns

FMCA, State Legislator Believe Florida is Prepared for Rising Mosquito Concerns

Jackson Bakich
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January 25, 2024
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 […]
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Florida Republicans Trying to Abolish Police Review Boards

Florida Republicans Trying to Abolish Police Review Boards

Jim McCool
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January 25, 2024
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 […]
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Online Sting Operation Bill to Catch Pedophiles Passes Florida House Committee

Online Sting Operation Bill to Catch Pedophiles Passes Florida House Committee

Liv Caputo
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January 25, 2024
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, […]
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Scott Wants Transparency Over Biden's Border Bill

Scott Wants Transparency Over Biden's Border Bill

Daniel Molina
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January 25, 2024
Senator Scott is calling on President Biden to be more transparent with the border bill.
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Bill on Patriotic Organizations would Protect ‘Moms for Liberty’ and Similar Groups

Bill on Patriotic Organizations would Protect ‘Moms for Liberty’ and Similar Groups

Mateo Guillamont
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January 25, 2024
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 […]
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'A Digital Fentanyl': Social Media Ban for Kids Passes the House Floor

'A Digital Fentanyl': Social Media Ban for Kids Passes the House Floor

Liv Caputo
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January 24, 2024
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 […]
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Florida Pressures U.S. Congress for Congressional Term Limit Amendment

Florida Pressures U.S. Congress for Congressional Term Limit Amendment

Liv Caputo
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January 24, 2024
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 […]
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'More Dangerous Than Uranium': Exposing Fentanyl to First Responders May Become a Felony

'More Dangerous Than Uranium': Exposing Fentanyl to First Responders May Become a Felony

Liv Caputo
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January 24, 2024
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 […]
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Biden Camp Rallies Against Nationwide Abortion Ban

Biden Camp Rallies Against Nationwide Abortion Ban

Daniel Molina
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January 24, 2024
In an effort to aggressively campaign against President Trump, the Biden campaign is warning that his Republican challenger wants to “ban abortion nationwide.”
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Salazar & Gottheimer Pursue UN Women Investigation

Salazar & Gottheimer Pursue UN Women Investigation

Daniel Molina
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January 24, 2024
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).
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Scott Seeks to Support School Choice through Senate Resolution

Scott Seeks to Support School Choice through Senate Resolution

Mateo Guillamont
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January 24, 2024
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 […]
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Florida #1 Destination for Retirees

Florida #1 Destination for Retirees

Jim McCool
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January 24, 2024
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 […]
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Florida Bill Cracks Down on Driving Without a License

Florida Bill Cracks Down on Driving Without a License

Liv Caputo
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January 24, 2024
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 […]
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Conservatives Decry Biden's Venezuela Strategy as Dissidents are Jailed

Conservatives Decry Biden's Venezuela Strategy as Dissidents are Jailed

Mateo Guillamont
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January 23, 2024
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 […]
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Keiser University Hopes to Continue Addressing Nursing Crisis with their Day at the Capitol

Keiser University Hopes to Continue Addressing Nursing Crisis with their Day at the Capitol

Liv Caputo
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January 23, 2024
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 […]
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Miami-Dade County Terminates Lease with Miami Seaquarium

Miami-Dade County Terminates Lease with Miami Seaquarium

Daniel Molina
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January 23, 2024
Miami-Dade County has terminated a lease with Miami Seaquarium.
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