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
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Local law enforcement agencies may receive a $10 million grant to fund online sting operations, designed to apprehend online pedophiles. SB 1190, proposed by Republican Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, would allocate $10 million to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The grant would be disbursed to local law enforcement agencies to "support their creation of […]
Sal Nuzzo is officially leaving the James Madison Institute (JMI) to serve as Executive Director of a non-profit called Consumers Defense. Consumers Defense is a policy and advocacy non-profit with a nationwide reach to combat Leftist ideology, China and woke corporatism within the American economy. Before this opportunity, Nuzzo has spent 10 years in coalition […]
State Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-FL) blasted Republicans for not wanting to put abortion on the ballot in the Sunshine State in November. The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday after Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) petitioned the state’s highest court to take a look at the abortion coalition’s proposed amendment. […]
A bill codifying civil liability protections for mothers of unborn children is steadily progressing through the Florida legislature. Florida Senator Erin Grall (R-29) filed the bill, which was approved by the Judiciary committee along party lines. Specifically, the bill would amend Florida’s ‘Wrongful Death Act’ by shielding mothers from wrongful death actions brought against them […]
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has co-authored a letter with Senator Chuck Grassley requesting answers regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) targeting of certain Catholic groups. Senator Scott’s letter revitalizes an effort to review the FBI’s potentially anti-Catholic actions after reports alleging such behavior emerged earlier in 2023. In a declassified memorandum from the FBI’s […]
As Governor DeSantis (R-FL) fights illegal immigration at the Southern Border, much of what he is doing in Florida is going unnoticed. Recently, a former NYC law enforcement officer has claimed that illegal immigrants spend money in Florida and go to New York to commit crimes. Former New York City police officer, John Miller, went […]
State Representative Tom Leek (R-Ormand Beach) spoke with The Floridian regarding his bill that has finally gone into effect after nearly five years since its passage. The bill, HB 19 – Prescription Drug Importation Programs – was sponsored by State Rep. Leek and was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in 2019. State Rep. Leek’s […]
Florida Lawmakers Dead-Focused on Social Media, Term Limits for Congress, And AI The fourth week of the 2024 Legislative session has been a whirlwind of news, sweeping up issues such as AI deep fakes, antisemitism, and rising taxpayer dollars. The biggest headline, however, has been Gov. Ron DeSantis, returning to Florida following the suspension of […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Top Republican Lawmaker Sen. Jay Collins has proposed a slew of hard-hitting bills this session, covering issues ranging from foster homes to communism to veterans. In an exclusive interview with the Floridian, he outlined his wide-ranging agenda for 2024's legislative season. "I am unequivocally pro-life," Collins, who is adopted, said of his child permanency […]
Florida in recent years has seen historic spikes in population growth. Now, according to new data, Florida ranks in the top 10 highest inbound household moving destinations in the United States in 2023. The data pertains to households moving to states from other US states. Atlas Van Lines conducts their annual Migration Patterns Study which […]
The Florida Legislature is considering rolling back the 2018 Marjorie Stoneman Douglas School Safety Act of 2018. Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) spoke with The Floridian about the effort, saying it "got it right" on strengthening school safety measures while maintaining gun rights. Rep. Moskowitz, who sponsored the 2018 legislative measure, described how he viewed school […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A bill banning corporal punishment for students with disabilities passed the House Education Quality Subcommittee unanimously, surprising residents and representatives alike in that corporal punishment still exists within some public schools. "While most counties have banned the practice, corporal punishment is still allowed in 19 counties in Florida," HB 439's sponsor, Democratic Rep. Katherine […]
U.S. District Court Judge Allen Winsor has dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) after he stripped them of their special improvement district status. The Reedy Creek Improvement District (also known as RCID or Reedy Creek) “effectively controlled the district’s board,” but the State of Florida amended the district’s structure after the company criticized […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Keiser University kicked off its "Keiser Days at the Capitol" with a Wednesday morning press conference. Joined by Republican Rep. Randy Fine, the college's leaders discussed higher education, nursing shortages, and athletic success. "My message is simply that we live in a great state," Belinda Keiser, the Vice Chancellor of the University, said, "If […]
Florida lawmakers in the state legislature are currently mulling over HB 151 – Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of Retirement Benefits – which would increase the pensions of approximately one million state employees with a 3% increase due to “cost-of-living.” According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the COLA measure was eliminated during the Great Recession to cut spending […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday morning that he is working with the Florida Legislature to certify four Constitutional amendments under Article V, including term limits for members of Congress. A press release from the Governor's office reads, “Today, Governor Ron DeSantis called for constitutional reforms to hold the U.S. Congress accountable and, in doing […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Artificial Intelligence use in political advertisements faces new regulations with a Florida bill requiring disclaimers of AI use in ads. Violators would be subject to civil penalties imposed by the Federal Elections Commission or an administrative law judge. "The increasing access of sophisticated AI generated content threatens the integrity of elections by facilitating the […]
State Senator Lori Berman (D-FL) has filed SB 932, known as Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations. The legislation would have the state government foot the bill for out-of-pocket diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging when medically necessary. The exams included in this bill include MRIs, ultrasounds, and diagnostic mammograms, which “can be costly and […]
