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
Today at the Florida Capitol, Senator Tina Scott Polsky (D-29) joined Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D) to reveal their plan for energy environmental aid to the state of Florida.
After the GOP Big Tech Bill passed the appropriations committee, Representative Spencer Roach (R-79) pledged to, "vote up, on the bill", when it hits the floor of the Florida House. Roach, the author of HB 233 claims that we should, "embrace the diversity of viewpoint", adding he is all for, "intellectual freedom." Roach believes that […]
Last year the city government of Key West inexplicably voted to ban large cruise ships from porting within their coastal area. This arose from wealthy residents not wanting to be burdened by 'cruise ship rift raft.' This decision proved to be faulty as this brought tourist ship traffic down by 95%, plenty of money to […]
Earlier today, State Senator Lori Berman (D-31) and freshman Rep. Omari Hardy (D-88) announced their joint plan to implement solar energy in a more equitable fashion in the Sunshine State. In the Florida House, Hardy is sponsoring HB 551, also called, "Solar Energy Systems Located on the Property of an Educational Facility." The bill is […]
In response to the 1 year anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a pandemic, COVID-19 expert, Dr. Anthony Harris. hosted a press conference yesterday to discuss what has and will happen as COVID ensues. Dr. Harris has been a reputable name during the pandemic and is the Chief Innovation Officer & Medical Director of WorkCare, a […]
The NRA, while having announced their move to Texas, recently came out against an anti-tethering policy on pets in public areas. Florida Senators are currently working on legislation that would ban tethering dogs and cats and leaving them unsupervised in SB 650. In the Democrat bill, which has the support of State Senator Lauren Book […]
Last month, State Rep. Chuck Clemons Sr. (R-21) proposed HB 717, a bill to extend consumer protections in the state of Florida. In order to do so, the bill would impose additional limitations on consumer reporting agencies in efforts to empower Florida consumers.
The first bill of Florida's 2021 legislative session has been gaining tons of traction with Floridians since its filing on January 6th, 2021. HB 1, which is still under-considered, just had its first reading this week The controversial bill also referred to as 'Combating Public Disorder', intends to stiffen penalties for individuals who undermine social […]
As COVID cases have spread, so have internet financial scams that usually victimize well-intentioned Americans. Fortunately, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has made protecting FL citizens from these scams a top priority in her department. Throughout her term, AG Moody's Consumer Protection Division has secured more than $260 million in restitution to Floridians. This has been […]
During what is hopefully the beginning of the end of COVID-19, the question of opening schools around the country has already been the subject of many political talking points. In some states, it's been the issue that matters to most parents.
Palm Beach, one of Florida's most expensive real estate markets has welcomed a new neighbor, former President Trump (R). The former president made Mar-a-Lago estate his official residence, he registered to vote in Palm Beach, and voted there during the 2020 presidential election. Conventionally, an ex-president's living post-presidency is not that big of a deal, […]
During this trying time for seniors, COVID-19 is not exactly the only thing our older demographic has to worry about. Scammers infamously target senior populations over various avenues, like technology. Nevertheless, Attorney General Ashley Moody (R-FL) hopes to keep Florida a retirement-friendly place by establishing more protections for seniors. As the Attorney General, Moody has […]
After leading an unprecedented pandemic response team in the state of Florida, Jared Moskowitz, the Emergency Management Director of Florida, has resigned.
In the midst of vaccine distribution and a new presidency, it is easy for average Americans to feel lost, especially in a place like Florida, with one of the nation's most diverse populous. Answers are needed as to how we will return to normalcy in the United States.
In the midst of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, State Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation), introduced legislation to put Florida's children first in requiring vaccines.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) released his new 2021-2022 "Florida Leads" budget program in support of front-line healthcare workers during the current pandemic.
With 1 in 3 American families in need of diapers as a result of shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) is moving to remove the sales tax on diapers, and other hygienic products through SB 806.
With the Florida Legislature moving into another committee week, the Florida Senate entertained State Senator Jason Brodeur's (R-Sanford) SB88, a measure that would expand Florida's Right to Farm Act. By filing SB 88, Brodeur hopes to renovate the long-outdated Right to Farm Act, which became legislation in 1979. Over the past 42 years, there have […]
