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'We Don't Need Weed Money': FL Economy is too Good to Need Marijuana Industry, DeSantis Says

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday touted Florida's leading economy as a top reason why voters should stomp out an amendment…

1 week ago

Florida Slips into Bottom Ten for Public Safety and Infrastructure, Report Reveals

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Despite Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent efforts to beef up Florida's healthcare and transportation systems, a new report analyzing public…

2 months ago

DeSantis Says He Vetoed Culture Funding to Stop Paying For 'Sexual' Fringe Festivals

AUBURNDALE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis said he vetoed $32 million from the state's budget because he doesn't want money going toward…

4 months ago

Gone Fishin'? DeSantis Creates Florida-Only Lobster Season, Prizes for Lionfish-Capture

MARATHON, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced a Florida-man-style package on Wednesday morning, touting a day of lobster-catching just for Florida residents…

5 months ago

Last Squeeze🍊—6.13.2024—Biden Accused of 'Sh*tting His Pants'—Donalds Calls Biden 'Trash'—Republicans Think US Newspaper Has Hamas-Ties—Much More...

Lawmakers Squabble Over Biden's Cognitive State, Accuse him of Sh*tting his Pants Congressional lawmakers from Florida, including Representative Matt Gaetz…

5 months ago

What Didn't Make the Cut? DeSantis' 16 Page Veto List

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2024-2025 budget totaling $116.5 billion Wednesday afternoon, and with it sent out his 16-page…

5 months ago

JUICE🍊—6.13.2024—DeSantis Signs Budget—Donalds Talks About Biden's Cognitive Decline—Much More...

'The Big Enchilada': DeSantis Signs $116.5 Billion State Budget TAMPA, FL—In its final form, Governor Ron DeSantis approved this year's $116.5…

5 months ago

'The Big Enchilada': DeSantis Signs $116.5 Billion State Budget

TAMPA, FL—In its final form, Governor Ron DeSantis approved this year's $116.5 billion budget while vetoing around $1 billion in…

5 months ago

DeSantis Removes State Park Entry Fees for Memorial Day Weekend

NAPLES, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced a twofer celebration beginning on Memorial Day, first removing all entry fees for state parks…

6 months ago

DeSantis Awards Ground-Breaking $2.2 Billion Toward Special Needs Floridians

JUPITER, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis approved over $2.2 billion in the state budget for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, the…

6 months ago

DeSantis Doles out Millions to Take on Hurricanes and Financially Assist Floridians

REDINGTON SHORES, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced $50 million toward beach renourishment and signed two bills into law Wednesday morning, appropriating…

7 months ago

DeSantis Touts $3.14 Billion in Two Years Toward Everglades Restoration Efforts

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis approved an additional $1.5 billion toward Everglades restoration and water quality on Earth Day,…

7 months ago

Passidomo's Low-Profile Budget Item Provides Funding to Afterschool Charity Programs

TALLAHASSEE, FL—An education priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo has gone mostly unnoticed in the state's budget, providing funding to…

8 months ago

DeSantis Nominates Budget Director Chris Spencer as New State Board of Administration Director

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Friday morning Governor Ron DeSantis nominated his long-time aide and Budget Director to become the next Executive Director of…

8 months ago

Legislature Swoops in to Save Wakulla Springs From 16-Pump Gas Station

WAKULLA, FL—Wakulla Springs, the largest underground cave system in America, will be saved from an oil company's plan to build…

8 months ago

The Lounge🍊—3.10.2024—SINE DIE! Legislative Session in Florida Ends—More...

SINE DIE! The final week of the Legislative Session has come and gone, and with it a series of scraps…

8 months ago

Scott's Budget Bill Makes the 2023 'No Brainers' List

Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) No Budget No Pay Act has made the annual National Taxpayers Union (NTU) “No Brainers” list…

11 months ago

Anticipating a Government Shutdown, Biden and Republicans Clash Over Military Salaries

Washington, D.C.- President Joe Biden is publicly accusing Republicans of ignoring the needs of military personnel and their families in…

1 year ago