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
In an interview with Politico, retiring Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-FL)  has directed shots towards her Democratic Party and the strategies they’ve employed since gaining the majority in the House of Representatives. Rep. Murphy claims that since regaining the House, Democrats have been less “tolerant” of moderates. “With us being in the majority, that tolerance eroded […]
With the 2022 legislative session's recent kick-off in Tallahassee, many members of the state legislature have revealed ambitious plans for the legislative session. However, politicians are not the only ones looking forward to seeing certain bills passed. The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) has announced its legislative priorities this year. The AIF has made it […]
The institution of the Electoral College has been under fire for years but the challenge to the college has been stepped up since former President Donald Trump was elected in 2016. Now, one Florida Democrat, State Rep. Joseph Geller (D-100), has proposed a bill that would get rid of the electoral college. This upcoming legislative […]
With growing distrust in American elections among "Right-Wing" groups, the issue is evolving to be more bipartisan. State Rep. Anna Eskamani (D-49)Â has once again shocked Floridians by accusing Republicans of election fraud ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. While Rep. Eskamani has spent vast amounts of time combatting conservative groups, she is now giving […]
In an appearance on the Fox News Channel, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) blasted the Biden Administration over its, "disastrous" border policies that have led to direct illegal immigration to the state of Florida. Attorney General Moody claims to have long predicted that these policies implemented by the Biden Administration, "would have drastic effects […]
Amidst his heated campaign for the Texas governorship, Lt. Colonel Allen West (R-TX) has been vocal on Texas issues such as border security and energy, but now the gubernatorial candidate has blasted the Black Lives Matter movement in his latest ad. Lt. Colonel Allen West kicked off his latest campaign video very straightforward, asking, "So […]
With only weeks in the way of Florida's next legislative session, State Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-93) unveiled his ambitious agenda for the 2022 legislative session in Tallahassee. In an exclusive interview with Ed Pozzuoli, the CEO of Tripp Scott, Chip LaMarca not only reflected on issues of the past, but also gave constituents a hint […]
With the Florida legislative session only a few weeks away, we have already seen divides within the Republican camp on key issues like abortion. Now, State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32) is blaming Speaker Sprowls (R) and Senator Simpson (R) for, "standing in the way," of E-verify. E-verify is a practice that would mandate that all Florida […]
Even after his presidency, it is no secret former-President Trump (R) still has incredible influence over the Republican Party. Some like State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-35) even think that Trump's influence threatens our democracy. As news broke that President Trump will be in South Florida joined by conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly this weekend, State Senator […]
While the Defund the Police narrative has floated in the political atmosphere for well over a year, the Department of Justice seems to be backtracking on their anti-police rhetoric and has announced millions of funding to hire new police officers. The Biden Administration has been notorious so far for prioritizing equity and counter-acting racial discrimination […]
It is no secret that the GOP has the upper hand going into the 2022 midterm elections, but new data shows an even more grim reality for Democrats as more Americans are pulling for the GOP to take back Congress in 2022. A new Quinnipiac University poll surveyed 1,378 adults, 92% of which are registered […]
Democrats are not too excited to welcome Governor DeSantis' (R-FL) newest cabinet member with a new surgeon general in Florida. Now, State Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-FL) says he has "concerns" with the new Surgeon General who was educated outside of Florida. During a press conference, this week in Tallahassee during the recently concluded "special […]
As the gubernatorial election in Texas heats up, former Congressman Beto O'Rourke has officially thrown his hat in the ring, prompting Republican primary candidate Lt. Colonel Allen West (R-TX) to welcome O'Rourke to the race. Lt. Colonel West, who is challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, has largely promised […]
With the special session currently underway, it seems as if some Republicans are fighting harder against it than most Democrats, calling it a watered-down bill. Now, Senator Wilton Simpson (R) is pushing back against this rhetoric, insisting the bill is what Governor DeSantis (R-FL) collaborated for. Sen. Simpson today stated that this bill is important […]
The rooftop solar industry supports sustained economic development throughout Florida and generates $18.3 billion in economic impact, according to a new study issued today by Conservatives for Clean Energy Florida (CCE). The Washington Economics Group produced the study, Comprehensive Economic Development Impacts of the Rooftop Solar Power Industry on the State of Florida. Among its key findings, the study […]
After State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32)Â posted his opinion on the developing Kyle Rittenhouse case, Facebook censored the conservative legislator on their platform. The censor consists of not being allowed to go live or advertise for an entire month for, "violating Community Standards," especially Facebook policy on, "dangerous individuals and organizations." Big-Tech must be broken up […]
As Governor DeSantis (R-FL) calls a special session in the Florida legislature over the recent vaccine mandate, a long-time critic of the governor, Rep. Carlos G. Smith (D-49), is accusing DeSantis of "politicizing" the COVID-19 Pandemic. After a fiery rant from Rep. Smith, Florida Democrats stuck it to the DeSantis Administration, crediting Smith for telling […]
After the passage of Texas' new and controversial abortion law, pro-Choice Americans have been up in arms alongside the Biden Administration, taking the issue as far as the U.S. Supreme Court. Now, with more abortion legislative updates coming out across the country, it has been a very bad week for pro-life advocates. Often referred to […]
