Taddeo Calls for Democrats to 'Sit out' Special Session

Taddeo Calls for Democrats to 'Sit out' Special Session

Daniel Molina
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April 14, 2022
State Senator Annette Taddeo (D), who’s challenging DeSantis for the top post in Florida, is calling on Democrats to “sit out the next special session.”
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Florida Legislature to Entertain DeSantis's Congressional Map

Florida Legislature to Entertain DeSantis's Congressional Map

Daniel Molina
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April 12, 2022
The Florida legislature has granted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) the chance to provide a draft of the redistricting map, which has angered Democrats statewide.
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Rep. Fetterhoff Becomes Next Republican to Return Disney Donations

Rep. Fetterhoff Becomes Next Republican to Return Disney Donations

Jim McCool
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March 31, 2022
The Walt Disney Company has been very active in countering the recently signed into law, Parental Rights in Education bill.  Now, State Rep. Elizabeth Fetterhoff (R-29) is following in Rep. Joe Harding's (R-22) footsteps and returning all political donations from Disney. Rep.Harding, the original author of the legislation, made headlines this week after announcing the […]
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DeSantis Eliminates FSA Testing in Florida Public Schools

DeSantis Eliminates FSA Testing in Florida Public Schools

Jim McCool
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March 15, 2022
The DeSantis Administration has long prided itself with making Florida, "the Education State."  Now, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has another feather in his cap after officially eliminating FSA testing in Florida public schools. Today in St. Petersburg Florida, at St. Petersburg College, Governor DeSantis was joined by Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-66) and Rep. Chris Latvala […]
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Legislative Session Headed to Overtime

Legislative Session Headed to Overtime

Javier Manjarres
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March 8, 2022
TALLAHASSEE --- With a budget remaining unfinished Tuesday night, the annual legislative session is headed to overtime. Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, and House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, issued a memo shortly before 9 p.m. that said budget talks would continue Wednesday. State law requires a 72-hour “cooling off” period before lawmakers can vote […]
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Chris Sprowls Grills Press Over 'Baiting Him' on Abortion Questions

Chris Sprowls Grills Press Over 'Baiting Him' on Abortion Questions

Jim McCool
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March 3, 2022
Tallahassee, FL - The newest abortion ban has made its way through the Florida legislature, but Democrats are still not happy with the 15 week time limit on the bill.  Yesterday Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-66) grilled the press over "baiting him," on abortion questions. In a press conference held on the House floor,  Speaker Sprowls […]
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We Cannot Let Fatherlessness Stain Black History

We Cannot Let Fatherlessness Stain Black History

Opinion
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February 23, 2022
By Jack Brewer It is a problem many recognize, too few discuss, and even fewer know how to address, but the problem is persistent and leading to a generation of failed children. Too many children do not grow up with a father in their home. Thankfully this week leaders in the State of Florida stepped […]
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Speaker Sprowls Backs HB 7065 to Fight Fatherlessness in Florida

Speaker Sprowls Backs HB 7065 to Fight Fatherlessness in Florida

Jim McCool
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February 16, 2022
This week Speaker of the Florida House, State Rep. Chris Sprowls (R-65), publicly announced his support for HB 7065 to battle fatherlessness in Florida. H.B. 7065 intends to provide over $70 million in funding for initiatives such as financial assistance to struggling fathers and mentoring programs for at-risk boys. It funds various programs to help […]
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Sprowls Takes Aim at ‘Fatherhood Crisis’ in State

Sprowls Takes Aim at ‘Fatherhood Crisis’ in State

Javier Manjarres
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February 14, 2022
House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, will hold a news conference Wednesday to address what his office describes as a “fatherhood crisis” in the state, as the House prepares to take up a bill that includes an initiative to boost fathers. Sprowls is scheduled to be joined at the news conference by Senate President Wilton […]
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Republican-led Florida Legislature Could Tackle Corporate Welfare

Republican-led Florida Legislature Could Tackle Corporate Welfare

Javier Manjarres
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February 1, 2022
In the era of COVID, Americans from all walks of life have endured extraordinary economic woes because of the U.S. economy practically shutting down with the spread of the pandemic, and now the Florida legislature may play a role in ending 'Corporate welfare.' The U.S. economy is still struggling to get back on track, mainly […]
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Anthony Sabatini Blames Sprowls and Simpson for 'Standing in the way' of E-verify

Anthony Sabatini Blames Sprowls and Simpson for 'Standing in the way' of E-verify

Jim McCool
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December 17, 2021
With the Florida legislative session only a few weeks away, we have already seen divides within the Republican camp on key issues like abortion.  Now, State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32) is blaming Speaker Sprowls (R) and Senator Simpson (R) for, "standing in the way," of E-verify. E-verify is a practice that would mandate that all Florida […]
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DeSantis Mocks Biden, Will Sign Anti-Mandate Bills in City of 'Brandon'

DeSantis Mocks Biden, Will Sign Anti-Mandate Bills in City of 'Brandon'

Daniel Molina
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November 18, 2021
The Special Session concluded with the Florida House passing the “Keep Florida Free” joint agenda.
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Pro-Life Movement Suffers Critical Loses This Week

Pro-Life Movement Suffers Critical Loses This Week

Jim McCool
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November 2, 2021
After the passage of Texas' new and controversial abortion law, pro-Choice Americans have been up in arms alongside the Biden Administration, taking the issue as far as the U.S. Supreme Court.  Now, with more abortion legislative updates coming out across the country, it has been a very bad week for pro-life advocates. Often referred to […]
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Sprowls: Legislature Must Provide ‘Freedom’ for Floridians

Sprowls: Legislature Must Provide ‘Freedom’ for Floridians

Daniel Molina
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October 29, 2021
House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R), in speaking at the Future of Florida Forum, did not directly address vaccine mandates, but he did note that the Legislature is entrusted with providing Floridians “the freedom” that’ll “make Floridians’ lives better.”
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Anthony Sabatini: Speaker Sprowls Has 'Sabatini Derangement Syndrome'

Anthony Sabatini: Speaker Sprowls Has 'Sabatini Derangement Syndrome'

Jim McCool
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September 21, 2021
The most intense back-and-forth political fighting in the Florida Capitol isn't between Republicans and Democrats, or even Gov. Ron DeSantis and Commissioner Nikki Fried, but between House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-FL) and Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32), who claims Speaker Sprowls has, "Sabatini Derangement Syndrome." Sabatini recently attacked Sprowls on Twitter, accusing him of being a […]
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Anthony Sabatini Attacks 'RINO' Speaker Sprowls, Pushes 'Open Carry'

Anthony Sabatini Attacks 'RINO' Speaker Sprowls, Pushes 'Open Carry'

Jim McCool
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September 16, 2021
Although the Republicans may have a solid majority in both the state House and Senate, infighting still occurs.  Rising star GOP figure, State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32), has had some choice things to say about the Republican establishment over the years and now Sabatini is attacking Speaker Sprowls (R-65), calling him a "RINO." Sabatini's Trump […]
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Sprowls Endorses Anderson in House run

Sprowls Endorses Anderson in House run

Daniel Molina
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June 8, 2021
Sprowls, who is also serving as the current Florida Speaker of the House, has formally endorsed Anderson, calling him “a conservative leader we can count on to stand up for our values.”
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Anderson Announces State House run to Replace Sprowls

Anderson Announces State House run to Replace Sprowls

Daniel Molina
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June 4, 2021
Florida Rep. Chris Sprowls (R) is currently serving as Florida’s Speaker of the House aside from representing Florida’s 65th State House District. In the upcoming 2022 midterm election, Sprowls will not be able to run for reelection because he will be term-limited. During a time when both Republicans and Democrats are trying to expand their ground on the political landscape,...
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