Rick Scott Calls for Continuing Resolution to Avoid Government Shutdown

Rick Scott Calls for Continuing Resolution to Avoid Government Shutdown

Jackson Bakich
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December 14, 2022
Whenever the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the economic numbers for the month, many Floridians appear to await on  Sen. Rick Scott’s (R-FL) take on the matter; especially with the inflationary numbers that the nation has witnessed since President Joe Biden’s (D) election in November of 2020. According to Sen. Scott's press release sent out […]
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Wasserman Schultz all but Blames DeSantis for 83,000 COVID Deaths in Florida

Wasserman Schultz all but Blames DeSantis for 83,000 COVID Deaths in Florida

Jackson Bakich
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December 13, 2022
As more information about the COVID vaccine and its possible inadequacies comes about, many Americans across the nation, including in Florida, are still searching for answers concerning its effectiveness and its side effects This includes some in the public to question those that pushed the vaccine so heavily upon its release as well as today. […]
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Rubio Introduces Bill to Ban TikTok Nationwide

Rubio Introduces Bill to Ban TikTok Nationwide

Jackson Bakich
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December 13, 2022
Throughout the past few years, the social media app TikTok has taken the world by storm. On this app, users can post comedic, informative, or persuasive content that is then thrown into an algorithm that attempts to provide videos for each individual based on their content likes, interactions, and other factors that make up an […]
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Eskamani Files Bill to Permanently axe Diaper Sales Tax

Eskamani Files Bill to Permanently axe Diaper Sales Tax

Daniel Molina
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December 13, 2022
Eskamani shared the news on social media, and if the bill passes, Florida would be the 15th state to remove such a sales tax charge.
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Levine Cava Warns of ‘Skyrocketing’ Insurance Premiums

Levine Cava Warns of ‘Skyrocketing’ Insurance Premiums

Daniel Molina
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December 13, 2022
Mayor Levine Cava is now calling on Passidomo and Renner to address skyrocketing insurance premiums.
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Scott Says 87,000 New IRS Agents Will Monitor Personal Retail Transactions

Scott Says 87,000 New IRS Agents Will Monitor Personal Retail Transactions

Jackson Bakich
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December 13, 2022
In August, President Joe Biden (D) and his administration announced their intention to hire 87,000 new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents to the government agency At the time and currently, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is vehemently opposed to that idea as are just about every single Republican lawmaker in Washington, D.C. According to the Heritage […]
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Moskowitz to Have Important Bipartisan Role in New Congress

Moskowitz to Have Important Bipartisan Role in New Congress

Jackson Bakich
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December 12, 2022
Incoming freshman Congressman, Representative-Elect Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) will have an interesting job ahead of him as he attempts to navigate not only the D.C. landscape but the intrapersonal politics of the Democratic Party. With Democrats claiming 50% of Jewish party registration compared to a 17% Republican clip and a 32% Independent number (according to the […]
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Donalds Says House Republicans Should Make no Major Deals With Democrats

Donalds Says House Republicans Should Make no Major Deals With Democrats

Grayson Bakich
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December 12, 2022
With Congress in its lame-duck session period, presumptive House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says this time Republicans will gear up for January and be limiting their work across the aisle with Democrats. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL-19) appeared on MSNBC's The Beat to explain the Republican position, while also discussing his opinion on why Herschel Walker […]
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Could Elon Musk's Twitter Move to Florida?

Could Elon Musk's Twitter Move to Florida?

Grayson Bakich
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December 12, 2022
Florida has been more than welcoming to those seeking to benefit from not having a state income tax. In a recent appearance on Newsmax's Spicer & Co., Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL-26) suggested that Elon Musk's Twitter move their headquarters to Miami-Dade, Florida. "Everyone is moving to the Free State of #Florida and I want @Twitter […]
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Mills Calls for Investigation into Biden Administration

Mills Calls for Investigation into Biden Administration

Daniel Molina
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December 12, 2022
Cory Mills (R) now joins a growing number of conservative lawmakers calling on the DOJ to investigate Twitter and the Biden administration.
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Nelson Says US Will win Space Race Against China

Nelson Says US Will win Space Race Against China

Daniel Molina
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December 11, 2022
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says there's no doubt that the U.S. will win the space race against China.
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At Scott's Urging, Biden Calls for Release of Cuban Prisoners

At Scott's Urging, Biden Calls for Release of Cuban Prisoners

Grayson Bakich
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December 10, 2022
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden (D) successfully secured the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner. However, Republican lawmakers say that the trade for notorious arms trafficker Viktor Bout was at at great cost. Republicans heavily criticize this move, but Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is able to make an opportunity out of it. In the […]
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Rep. Dan Webster Supports New Defense Bill

Rep. Dan Webster Supports New Defense Bill

Jackson Bakich
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December 10, 2022
On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2023. Since its passage in the House of Representatives, Florida legislators such as Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have rationalized their differing opinions. Rep. Waltz supported the bill and Rep. Bilirakis did not. However, Rep. Daniel Webster […]
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Florida's Congressional Caucus Leads Bipartisan Request for Citrus Hurricane Relief

Florida's Congressional Caucus Leads Bipartisan Request for Citrus Hurricane Relief

Grayson Bakich
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December 9, 2022
The state of Florida continues to recover from the destruction left after Hurricane Ian made landfall several months ago.  In a bipartisan move, Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL-15) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-9) have teamed up to request disaster relief funds from the House Appropriations Committee to help the citrus industry, which took a big hit after […]
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Waltz Praises 2023 Defense Bill

Waltz Praises 2023 Defense Bill

Daniel Molina
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December 9, 2022
Florida Rep. Mike Waltz (R) called the passing of the 2023 Defense bill as the right path forward for the United States.
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Texas Congresswoman Puts American Flag in Garbage bin

Texas Congresswoman Puts American Flag in Garbage bin

Jackson Bakich
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December 8, 2022
Washington D.C. – In a shocking display of improper flag etiquette, while moving offices, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) put her American flag and her Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag in a trash bin. In a tweet, Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) has called her out for what some would call a disrespectful display […]
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Florida Democrats Celebrate Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Florida Democrats Celebrate Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Daniel Molina
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December 8, 2022
Democrats have warned that the Supreme Court could soon turn its sight on same-sex marriage, so Democrats have praised the effort while indicating that there’s still work to be done.
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Byron Donalds Says House Oversight Committed to Ramping up Investigations

Byron Donalds Says House Oversight Committed to Ramping up Investigations

Jackson Bakich
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December 8, 2022
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) told The Floridian Publisher Javier Manjarrés what the American people can expect from the House Oversight Committee he sits on come January 3rd when House Republicans take control of the 118th Congress. Republicans such as Donalds, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), and Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) have all come out in favor […]
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