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
After being passed by the US House of Representatives nearly a year ago, Representative Gregory Steube’s (R-FL) Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act has been passed by the US Senate. Representative Steube had been actively lobbying the Senate to pass the Tax Relief Act, which aims to provide tax advantages to those affected by certain recent […]
A bipartisan bill introduced by Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) expediting the allocation of disaster relief to the nation's fisheries has passed the House with broad bipartisan support. Named the "Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post-Emergency Situation (FISHES)" Act, Rep. Donalds' bill would streamline the regulatory process of allocating disaster relief to fisheries throughout […]
President-elect Donald Trump (R) said in a social media post that he was the one to withdraw his pick for administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister, despite the sheriff coming out yesterday and sharing his intention to withdraw from the process. President-elect Trump took a jab at The Wall […]
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced air strikes against terrorist assets after US troops at US Military Support Base Euphrates in Syria were attacked. According to CENTCOM, a truck mounted Multiple Rocket Launcher, armored personnel carrier, and mortars were fired toward U.S. forces previous to the US’ defensive strike. The US’ strikes follow recent significant […]
After she stayed silent on Matt Gaetz's previous nomination to Attorney General, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined 29 other Republicans in a letter Tuesday pressuring the U.S. Senate to confirm Pam Bondi as the nation's next top prosecutor. Moody, 26 current Attorneys General, and three future Attorneys General praised former Florida Attorney General Pam […]
President Joe Biden’s administration has yet to weigh in on the political crisis unfolding in South Korea, where President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed martial law after he claimed progressive political parties were threatening the Korean constitution. This is a developing story. Yoon declared martial law, claiming the move was intended to "crush anti-state forces that […]
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has withdrawn himself from consideration for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator position. He was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump for the DEA job on November 30. At the time, Sheriff Chronister described the appointment as the "honor of a lifetime" but withdrew, stating that "there is more work to […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) appeared on "The Ingraham Angle" on Fox News to discuss President Joe Biden's (D) recent decision to pardon his son, Hunter, but also shared his thoughts on former Pam Bondi's appointment for U.S. Attorney General under President-elect Donald Trump's (R) incoming administration. Bondi served as Florida's Attorney General during former Governor Rick Scott's tenure […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) appeared on "The Ingraham Angle" on Fox News to discuss President Joe Biden's (D) recent decision to pardon his son, Hunter, for all federal crimes from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024. This move grants legal absolution against any alleged crimes, such as Hunter's involvement with Ukrainian businesses (in a […]
Despite pressures from the state Surgeon General and the future Health and Human Services Secretary, Florida's capital city has no plan to follow the lead of central Florida cities and remove fluoride from its tap water. At least, that's what Tallahassee city spokesperson Alison Faris told The Floridian soon after state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo implored communities […]
President-elect Donald Trump (R) has appointed Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister as the next Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) administrator. He will need to be confirmed by the Senate. This move from President-elect Trump appears to be reinforcing a pattern as a large amount of his cabinet positions have come from the State of Florida, such […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s (R) appointee for U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will likely make the drug epidemic – especially stemming from the southern border – one of the main priorities while in office should she be confirmed by the Senate. During President Trump’s announcement that he had chosen Bondi to lead the Department of Justice, […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) controversy surrounding apparent political discrimination during Hurricanes Helene and Milton did not end with the Congressional Oversight hearing last week, for Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) has written a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell with follow-up questions unanswered during the hearing. Rep. Steube had previously written a November 15th […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) – a founding member of the Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus – confirmed the caucus will take a look at "locking the clock," making Daylight Savings Time permanent around the country. In a social media post on X responding to Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Elon Musk, Sen. Scott […]
President-elect Donald Trump has claimed he will be imposing additional tariffs on Chinese exports to the US notwithstanding any tariffs already in place. President Trump made the announcement in response to what he claims is Chinese negligence regarding the fentanyl trafficking originating from China. “I have had many talks with China about the massive amounts […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling out President Joe Biden (D) and his administration for considering to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. This move comes just weeks before President Biden transitions out of office. Legislators such as Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX) are requesting President Biden to remove Cuba from the list, […]
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo has officially issued guidance recommending against fluoride statewide, citing the “neuropsychiatric risk associated with fluoride exposure.” The Florida surgeon general made headlines in the past questioning the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and whether anyone should receive it. In the latest press release from Florida Health, the state agency […]
As recovery work from Hurricanes Helene and Milton continues, the last thing on victims' minds is taxes. Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is introducing a bill offering tax relief to these victims, giving them much-needed breathing space as they rebuild their communities. Specifically, Rep. Buchanan's "Hurricane Milton and Helene Tax Relief Act" allows individuals who qualify […]
