State & Local
Along with up-to-date political coverage, The Floridian takes the opportunity to post about issues, legislation, and lawmakers in local municipalities and at the state level
Although Florida is famous for snowbirds, not all of them have been heading back north once winter ends. Â The Sunshine State is the fastest-growing state in the Union for the first time since 1957, attributing the governance of Ron DeSantis (R) as the driver for this milestone. According to the Census Bureau, Florida's population sits […]
Earlier this week, the New York Times published a crossword puzzle resembling a swastika on the first night of Hanukkah. Among the many voices condemning the Times is Congressman-elect Jared Moskowitz (D-FL). "Unacceptable that this would have gone to print. Even if unintentional, clearly the people who approved this are either ignorant or had intent. […]
With the fentanyl crisis potentially worsening with the coming expiration of Title 42, Florida AG Ashley Moody is demanding action. In a recent letter to the Biden administration, Moody calls for the restoration of Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to a cabinet-level position. "I’m calling on @JoeBiden to reinstate the […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is cracking down on employment of unauthorized aliens through usage of the E-Verify system. Six companies, however, have not complied. The Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity is sending their final letters to these six companies, demanding they comply with the E-Verify law within 30 days. To reiterate, E-Verify is a […]
As the possible side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine become more apparent, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announces a grand jury to investigate. In an interview with Florida's Voice, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez speaks of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Dr. Anthony Fauci "hiding data." WATCH: Lt. Gov. @JeanetteNunezFL slams CDC for "hiding data" […]
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL)  has introduced legislation in an attempt to “halt the Biden administration's attempts to implement radical Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) regulations in our federal agencies.” The bill looks to block the federal government from forcing individuals or organizations to declare their greenhouse gas emissions as part of a conditional eligibility […]
The fentanyl scourge nearly claims another victim in Florida. Disturbing footage shows Tavares police officer Courtney Bannick overdosing on the substance after discovering it on a driver whom she had stopped. Despite wearing gloves, she is exposed to fentanyl. The footage shows fellow officers administering Narcan to an unresponsive Bannick, who initially regains consciousness. However, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) told The Floridian Publisher Javier ManjarrĂ©s 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 […]
With the midterm elections done and over, all Americans can do now is wait for all the congressional changes to take effect the first week of January. Currently, the House of Representatives is in a lame-duck session with less than a month until the 118th Congress is fully sworn in and ready to go. Because […]
While December 7th is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, it is also the anniversary for something that millions of Americans can relate to. Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL-23) is breast cancer free as of December 7th. To celebrate this milestone, she spoke about her efforts to introduce and pass legislation related to battling the illness. Taking […]
Since the disappointing election returns for Republicans in November, there have been intraparty debates between the established leaders and those who are looking for a more conservative approach. For example, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) have been calling for change within the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives, and Sen. […]
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has announced legislation that looks to “Hold Saudi Arabia Accountable” for the terrorist attack on the Pensacola Naval Air Station (NAS) which left 3 Navy sailors dead. Gaetz is the Representative of the district. The newly introduced Saudi Arabia December 6, 2019, Anti-Terror and Accountability Act addresses the attack and allows […]
Few would disagree that robocalls are a plague. According to Scientific American, 8 billion messages were sent out in 2018 alone. In Florida, Smartbiz Telecom, located in Miami, is enabling foreign robocalls to be routed into the country. As such, Attorney General Ashley Moody is filing a court action against them. "The defendants helped facilitate […]
In what most would consider disappointing news, the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) reservoir has been handed an additional delay. This project is considered a top-notch concern by Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) calling it “the single-most important project when it comes to cleaning up our waterways” and that “anyone who claims to support Everglades restoration should […]
Democrats in the Senate have officially struck down an amendment brought forth by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) concerning religious freedoms and the Respect for Marriage (RFMA) Act. According to Rubio, the act’s vague wording does not protect religious organizations that look to make decisions through faith. “The bill does not protect religious liberty. Nuns running […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) has announced that she has "rallied" members of the South Florida delegation in order to request over $50 million in the next fiscal year for a new federal courthouse in Ft. Lauderdale, citing both unsafe and financially burdensome conditions of the current courthouse. In a letter to the House Appropriations […]
