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
Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) appeared on Washington Post Live to criticize Governor Ron DeSantis, saying he "has been abusing his power to target marginalized communities," and calls Florida Republicans "lapdogs who do what he says." Speaking with Marianna Sotomayor, the initial question focused on the state of abortion laws in Florida and how Rep. Frost […]
With Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signaling support for SB 254, which would ban gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy for minors, transgender activists spoke their piece against the bill this week during the 2023 legislative session. One individual accused the Governor of "genocide" and "wanting trans people dead" during the hearing, while another […]
Across Florida, members of various organizations, associations, and advocacy groups have formed a new coalition to address and fight against prescription drug prices and the “pharmacy middlemen.” The name of the coalition is known as The PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) Accountability Project of Florida. According to the group, the coalition “represents leaders from Florida’s business […]
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and his administration officially filed a complaint with the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) against the Hyatt Regency Miami for hosting a drag show with children present. In addition to the complaint, they have also pulled the liquor license of the establishment. The Floridian initially […]
At a recent Senate Committee meeting to discuss Sen. Jay Collins SB 1715 gun bill, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) – who was not at the meeting – was challenged by Florida residents such as Matt Collins on the issue of constitutional carry. As The Floridian has reported, recently, Gov. DeSantis has not been a stranger […]
Legacy media and Democrats have been hard at work seeking to discredit Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) efforts and actions against inappropriate material in the classroom. Gov. DeSantis pushes back against the narratives in a press conference named "Exposing the Book Ban Hoax." Gov. DeSantis began the conference highlighting the Duval County "empty bookshelves" incident and […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has reaffirmed to Floridians that he supports constitutional carry and wishes to sign a bill concerning the issue later this year. Despite recent statements from President Joe Biden (D) declaring that he plans to ban assault weapons “come hell or high water,” Gov. DeSantis on multiple occasions has stood his ground […]
Recently, Aetna Better Health of Florida CEO Jennifer Sweet attended the Florida Coalition for Children “Rally in Tally” event in the state’s capital city to focus on importance of children’s health and wellness around the state. According to Aetna’s website, they are “committed to providing individuals, employers, health care professionals and producers with innovative benefits, […]
Known as being the overseer of the state of Florida’s funds and revenues, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is taking shots at President Joe Biden (D) and his administration’s management of the economy. According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. citizens in their 30’s are struggling to combat rising debt. […]
As Chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, Representative Mike Waltz (R-FL) is quite concerned with the subpar recruiting numbers that the U.S. Army faces today. An Army officer and Green Beret, Rep. Waltz called the recruitment crisis “historic.” Rep. Waltz alongside the Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee Representative Jim Banks […]
The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 200,000 Floridians have been diagnosed with some form of cancer in 2023, and it's barely March. Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the expansion of the Florida Cancer Connect, named the Cancer Connect Collaborative. The Collaborative seeks to "analyze and rethink Florida’s approach to combatting cancer," as described […]
JACKSONVILLE – While at a press conference addressing the “Biden Border Crisis,” Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) – adorning his signature on the podium – spoke about college tuition and idea of cancelling tuition waivers for undocumented immigrants at Florida universities and institutions of higher learning. Serving as the Director of Rapid Response for Gov. DeSantis, […]
Groundbreaking on the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir finally began after another delay in December. Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) tweeted the good news, saying that the long-anticipated EAA Reservoir groundbreaking ha finally occured. "After 2 decades of planning and pushing, we finally broke ground on the EAA Reservoir, a linchpin of our #Everglades restoration efforts. And […]
TALLAHASSEE --- Arguing that the case is “moot” because of a bill passed during a special legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed after the state flew about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in September. Attorneys for DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation filed a […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) appears to have decided not to speak at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), The Floridian has learned. According to a source, Gov. DeSantis (pictured speaking at the 2021 CPAC) was invited to attend and speak but appears to have a scheduling conflict with the event, which will be […]
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis appeared on Newsmax's The Balance to explain Governor Ron DeSantis' (R) anti-ESG (Environmental Social Governance) agenda. Simply put, "ESG is against capitalism. It’s against job creation." ESG is against capitalism. It’s against job creation. pic.twitter.com/aye3Rnxgt9 — Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) February 17, 2023 Host Eric Bolling said that he "loves the fact […]
The last time Florida State University football players and head coach Mike Norvell met their counterparts, head coach Billy Napier and the University of Florida in Tallahassee, FSU came out on top by a score of 45-38 in an all-time thriller on a rare Black Friday night matchup. However, today they met for a different […]
On Wednesday, State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) alongside State Representative Hillary Cassel (D-FL) introduced a bill to ensure paid family leave for state employees who give birth, including cases such as the tragic, traumatic experience of stillbirth. According to Sen. Book’s press release, the Senate Minority Leader introduced the legislation (SB 576) in […]
