Florida Regions
Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) led a Western Hemisphere Subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, questioning Cuba’s “growing private sector.”
With a coastline like no other state in the Union, Florida's economy cashes in on sea commerce and other travel-related water activities. Now, the Florida Ports Council is asking the Florida Legislature for additional investment into the seaport industry. President of the Florida Ports Council, Mike Rubin, commented on the opportunity for the state in […]
Republican legislation to deregulate minor employment in Florida is swiftly progressing through the legislative process. A group of bills concerning minor employment would include measures such as lowering minimum age requirements to work and removing employment curfews and hourly limits. The Florida Senate’s Education Pre-K-12 Committee recently approved SB460, a proposal to permit minors 16 […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- Senate President Kathleen Passidomo's sweeping healthcare agenda is on the move, following the Florida Senate's unanimous passage of her widespread reforms Thursday morning. Key points of the plan include increasing Floridian doctors and generating new facilities for women to give birth. The project is composed of two bills, SB 7016 and SB […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced that he received an “A+” record from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, an anti-abortion group. This is not the first time that Rep. Bilirakis earned this score from the group. “As millions of Americans plan to march upon our nation’s Capitol later this week in support of the sanctity of […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- A new bill would classify allegations of racism, sexism, or homophobia as defamation, branding the defendant with fines of up to $35,000. The legislation would also remove a journalist's usage of anonymous sources, facilitating the process to sue a reporter for defamation. SB 1780, proposed by Republican Sen. Jason Brodeur, considers claims […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may soon have to abide by more stringent efficiency standards thanks to a new bill spearheaded by US Senator Rick Scott (R-Fl). The Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services (SCHEDULES) Act responds to reports of extended wait times at VA medical […]
Maria Elvira Salazar (R) is urging the Biden Administration to grant “Parole in Place” (PIP) status to Cuban nationals who were issued an I-220A form upon arriving in the United States.
Ron DeSantis (R) commented on her recent comments regarding racism in America, affirming that the Republican party represents “merit, achievement, and color blindness.”
US Representative Gregory Steube (R-Fl) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fl) have filed the Safeguarding Charity Act to protect tax-exempt organizations from burdensome regulations. The act was spurred by two recent Federal Court opinions in Maryland and California defining tax-exempt, i.e., 501(c)(3), entities, as receiving federal financial assistance under Title IX. Such definition of 501(c)(3) institutions, […]
State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-FL) offered congratulatory remarks to State Representative-elect Tom Keen (D-FL) for his victory over Erika Booth (R) in the District 35 special election on Tuesday. State Rep.-elect Keen flipped the seat from red to blue after former State Representative Fred Hawkins (R-FL) stepped down in order to become the president of […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- Watchdog group Defend Florida held a press conference Wednesday afternoon, advocating for tighter election security and elimination of voter fraud. Florida Republican lawmakers Rep. Rick Roth and Rep. Doug Bankson were among the speakers, highlighting 8 bills this session designed to protect elections. "We don't have ballot security in the state of […]
WASHINGTON—In an exclusive interview, The Floridian spoke with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) regarding his expected general election opponent, former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) and her efforts to win his senatorial seat. Former Rep. Mucarsel-Powell recently campaigned with Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) who has a record of sympathizing with defunding the police movements. The Floridian […]
The Florida Senate’s Education Postsecondary Committee has filed and approved a bill that would create an alternative pathway for students to obtain a High School diploma. The Graduation Alternative to Traditional Education (GATE) Program would enable students to earn postsecondary course credits through career and technical education (CTE) courses. Education Postsecondary committee chair Senator Erin […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- In a push toward increased protection of children, the Florida House voted on a new bill banning social media usage for children under 16. Social media platforms in violation of the bill would face a $50,000 fine per penalty, and up to $10,000 in civil damages to be paid to the minor […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL --- In two exclusive interviews with The Floridian, Democrat Sen. Shevrin Jones and Republican Rep. Alex Rizo responded to Gov. Ron DeSantis' 30 point loss at the Iowa Caucus. As Democrats point at America's rejection of the Governor, Republicans are determined to present a unified front. "My hope is that we as Republicans […]
State Senator Lori Berman (D-FL) and State Representative Adam Anderson (R-FL) introduced SB 1172 and HB 961 respectively to expand the legal definition of impairment as it relates to DUI (driving under the influence) charges. The bill is formally known as Operating Vehicles and Vessels Under the Influence. It was introduced on Jan. 9. The […]
Over the Christmas break, Senator Rick Scott's (R-FL) Naples residence was "swatted" by unknown callers. Upon returning to Congress, Sen. Scott and Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced a bill increasing the criminal penalties for swatting. "Swatting," as it is known, is the act of making a fraudulent police call to a victim's address in order […]
