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
Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) discussed the potential for healthcare costs to increase in a recent appearance on Fox News's Big Weekend Show, urging Republicans to "think outside the box" for a solution. President Donald Trump recently suggested that Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies could be paid directly to Americans, a proposal Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) dismissed […]
Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez is criticizing his opponent, Eileen Higgins, for remaining silent as Miami-Dade County considers appointing a replacement for her District 5 commissioner seat instead of holding an election to let voters decide. “Higgins was reelected just last year, then immediately turned her back on voters to chase another office and left […]
Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Dania Beach) switched her party affiliation from Democratic Party to the Republican Party last year. In an interview with former Bal Harbour Mayor Gabe Groisman on Standpoint with Gabe Groisman on social media, Rep. Cassell cited the Democratic Party's lack of support for Israel as a determining factor. "My mom was a […]
Texas Congressman Chip Roy (R) has announced his endorsement for Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (R) for Governor, joining a growing list of prominent conservatives backing Donald's Campaign. Roy's endorsement adds to the momentum building around Donalds, who has already secured support from 17 members of Florida's congressional delegation, 15 Republican sheriffs, 75% of the Republican […]
James Uthmeier Files Lawsuit Against Planned Parenthood Over Deceptive Marketing Practices Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, the nation's leading provider and advocate of reproductive health care, for allegedly misrepresenting the safety of chemical abortion drugs. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Today in the state of Florida it is […]
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) celebrated the reinstatement of furloughed federal employees to process agricultural visas in a recent statement, sharing that "food security is national security." With the government shutdown nearing 40 days, many federal employees have been furloughed, including those who process H-2A visas. These visas are temporary admissions of foreign agricultural workers for […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, the nation's leading provider and advocate of reproductive health care, for allegedly misrepresenting the safety of chemical abortion drugs. “It is vile that Planned Parenthood cares more about lining their pockets than providing women with factual information about the health risks of chemical […]
Sen. Danny Burgess (R-Zephyrhills) and Rep. John Snyder (R-Stuart) are looking to bring two of America's most well-known presidents into public school classrooms across the state. The bill, SB 420/HB 371, would require portraits of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to be displayed in K–5 classrooms and in social studies classrooms for grades 6–12, an […]
Flights could face significant delays after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it would be reducing flight capacity by ten percent at the nation’s business airports, including Miami International Airport (MIA). Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is sounding the alarm against the flight cuts, assuring that it would impact “Miami-Dade’s economy and prosperity.” Transportation […]
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings (D) entered the race for Florida Governor this week, vowing to tackle affordability. The Republican primary could become even more crowded as James Fishback, the Azoria CEO, has shared an interest in throwing his hat in the race as an "America First" candidate. "To be 'America First' you have to […]
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) is set to host a campaign fundraiser in her reelection bid for House District 94, according to a flyer shared with The Floridian. The event is expected to include several top Florida officials, including Congressman Byron Donalds, Brian Mast, Randy Fine, and Gus Bilirakis. House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez […]
Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) denounced Senate Democrats in a recent video for prolonging the government shutdown, claiming that "the American people are not your leverage." "We are not talking about a difference in policy, we are talking about a difference in values," Rep. Mast began, highlighting how he voted in favor of the continuing resolution […]
Joe Sanchez, a longtime Miami area resident with decades of law enforcement experience, announced his candidacy for the newly vacant Miami-Dade County Commission District 5 seat this week. The seat was previously held by Commissioner Eileen Higgins, who resigned to run for Miami Mayor. “District 5 is my home: I’ve raised my children here, watched […]
It's been roughly 44 years since the City of Miami and its residents survived the ominous "Paradise Lost" era, where "Cocaine Cowboys" and the criminality they brought with them ruled the streets. Still, while the city itself has seen a grand transformation from dirty streets, graffiti-clad walls, and crime-stricken neighborhoods to a cleaner and magnificent […]
Rep. Juan Porras (R-Miami) is sounding the alarm on the rise of socialism in America after Democratic Socialist candidates made their presence felt across the nation in this week's general elections, including in the nation's largest city. "Socialism is rising in America. You can see it in New York City with politicians like Zohran Mamdani […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly is seizing the momentum after Democrats dominated in this week's general elections, saying Florida could be next to flip in a post-election night message on social media. "After a big night in Virginia and New Jersey, I have a simple message: Florida is next," Jolly expressed. "That's right, in this […]
In recent years, a new and dangerous threat has emerged above America’s correctional facilities, one that the law has not yet caught up to. What began as hobbyist drones flying over prison fences has evolved into a coordinated criminal enterprise. Drones are no longer a nuisance; they are sophisticated tools of organized crime being used […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a “big win” for Florida this week as the US Court of Appeals defended a law preventing ownership of Florida land by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials. “Today we won big at the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, defending our law preventing ownership of Florida land […]
