Brian Hodgers Narrowly Defeats Two Contenders in HD 32 Republican Primary

Brian Hodgers Narrowly Defeats Two Contenders in HD 32 Republican Primary

Michael Costeines
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April 2, 2025
Republican Brian Hodgers squeaked past Bob White and Terry Cronin to secure the House District 32 GOP special primary nomination on Tuesday night. "Congratulations Brian Hodgers on securing the Republican nomination for Florida House District 32. On June 10th we will bring home a huge VICTORY!" the Republican Party of Florida said.  According to unofficial […]
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Florida Child Labor Bill Would Now Let 13-Year-Olds Work—Because of Lawmaker's Son

Florida Child Labor Bill Would Now Let 13-Year-Olds Work—Because of Lawmaker's Son

Liv Caputo
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April 1, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Children as young as 13 could enter the Florida workforce after a sweeping bill loosening child labor laws cleared its first hurdle on Tuesday. This provision, tacked onto Republican Rep. Monique Miller’s HB 1225 late yesterday, was personally requested by Congressman-elect Randy Fine and his wife to allow their 13-year-old son to work over the […]
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Dem Chair Nikki Fried Pitching Republicans to Vote Democrat in CD 1

Dem Chair Nikki Fried Pitching Republicans to Vote Democrat in CD 1

Michael Costeines
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April 1, 2025
Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried is ironically pitching Republicans to vote for the Democratic candidate ahead of the 1st Congressional District special election on Tuesday. "Now I know that most of you probably voted for Donald Trump. But you certainly didn't vote to have your VA benefits cut, veterans being fired from the administration, […]
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Cherfilus McCormick Condemns Executive Order Against Federal Unionizing

Cherfilus McCormick Condemns Executive Order Against Federal Unionizing

Grayson Bakich
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April 1, 2025
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement condemning President Donald Trump's latest executive order terminating collective bargaining with federal workers' unions involved in national security work. She said she would "always stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in labor and defend their fundamental rights." President Trump signed the order on Thursday, with […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.31.2025—Trump Doubles Down on Fine Ahead of Election—DeSantis Proposes Shift in Tax Cuts—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.31.2025—Trump Doubles Down on Fine Ahead of Election—DeSantis Proposes Shift in Tax Cuts—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 31, 2025
President Trump Reinforcing Randy Fine Before CD 6 Election Day President Donald Trump is making one final push to Florida voters to help get Republican Randy Fine across the finish line on Tuesday in Florida's 6th Congressional District...READ MORE   FL Rep. Alex Andrade: "The last career politician offering free checks in exchange for political support was @JoeBiden. […]
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President Trump Reinforcing Randy Fine Before CD 6 Election Day

President Trump Reinforcing Randy Fine Before CD 6 Election Day

Michael Costeines
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March 31, 2025
President Donald Trump is making one final push to Florida voters to help get Republican Randy Fine across the finish line on Tuesday in Florida's 6th Congressional District. "America First Patriot Randy Fine is running to represent the Wonderful People of Florida’s 6th Congressional District! A highly successful, Harvard educated businessman, and greatly respected State […]
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Sen. Jason Pizzo Pushing Excessive Speeding Bill Against Reckless Drivers

Sen. Jason Pizzo Pushing Excessive Speeding Bill Against Reckless Drivers

Michael Costeines
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March 31, 2025
A bill by Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo would allow law enforcement authorities to impound Floridians' cars if they recklessly speed on the roads. Sen. Pizzo is pushing SB 1782, which penalizes drivers going 50 miles per hour or more above the speed limit. The bill also knocks drivers going 100 miles or more while […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.29.2025—FL Senate Passes Bill Backing Off Later School Start Times—Trump, Stefanik, Fine—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.29.2025—FL Senate Passes Bill Backing Off Later School Start Times—Trump, Stefanik, Fine—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 29, 2025
Florida Senate Passes Bill Backing Off Later School Start Times The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill 38-0 on Wednesday that would eliminate the previously proposed later academic start times for middle and high schools set to take effect beginning...READ MORE   Sen. Ashley Moody: "Today I'm in Palm Beach to speak about the HALT Fentanyl […]
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Trump is Sending Stefanik to Congress Because He's 'Scared' Fine Will Lose, Florida Republicans Say

Trump is Sending Stefanik to Congress Because He's 'Scared' Fine Will Lose, Florida Republicans Say

Liv Caputo
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March 27, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—President Donald Trump is striking Elise Stefanik's nomination for United Nations ambassador because he's "scared" state Sen. Randy Fine will lose his congressional race, according to Florida Republicans familiar who spoke to The Floridian. The comments from the two conservatives, granted anonymity to speak freely, follow reports that Fine's race against Democrat Josh Weil in […]
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Steube Emphasizes 'This Was Not War Plans' in Leaked Signal Chat

Steube Emphasizes 'This Was Not War Plans' in Leaked Signal Chat

Grayson Bakich
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March 27, 2025
Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) discussed the House Intelligence Committee's hearing with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and FBI Director Kash Patel about the leaked Signal chat in a recent appearance on Fox News's Will Cain Show, saying the three "made it very clear that this was not war plans." Rep. […]
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Florida Pride Flag, Trump Flag Ban in Schools Advances Among Bipartisan Concerns

Florida Pride Flag, Trump Flag Ban in Schools Advances Among Bipartisan Concerns

Liv Caputo
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March 25, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—A hotly contested Florida bill banning Pride, Black Lives Matter, and Trump flags in schools and atop government buildings passed its second Senate hearing on Tuesday. Filed by Republican Sen. Randy Fine, expected to head to Congress in April, SB 100 would outlaw all “politically partisan” flags, which he says include flags denoting race or […]
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Founders 'Put Article V in For a Reason': DeSantis Enlists Idaho in Battle for Balanced Budget

Founders 'Put Article V in For a Reason': DeSantis Enlists Idaho in Battle for Balanced Budget

Liv Caputo
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March 24, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday urged the Idaho state legislature to approve a resolution demanding Congress call a never-before-seen convention to amend the U.S. Constitution. DeSantis, who will be in Montana later Monday, is embarking on a western tour to pressure state governments into approving a resolution that would force Congress to call a constitutional […]
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Evan Power Calls Democrat Pinellas County Rally 'Manufactured Noise'

Evan Power Calls Democrat Pinellas County Rally 'Manufactured Noise'

Michael Costeines
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March 24, 2025
Florida GOP Chairman Evan Power responded to a report showing Democrats in Pinellas County gathering people at a town hall to protest against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as "manufactured noise" on Monday. Evan Power also defended Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, who represents Pinellas County. Paulina Luna was not at the event hosted […]
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Cherfilus McCormick Bashes Trump Executive Order Dismantling Department of Education

Cherfilus McCormick Bashes Trump Executive Order Dismantling Department of Education

Grayson Bakich
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March 21, 2025
Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement criticizing President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle and abolish the Department of Education. President Trump issued the order Thursday night, citing the Department's investment of over $3 trillion since its founding in 1979. Yet standardized National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores reveal pupils' worsening performance […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.21.2025—Casey DeSantis Inching Closer to Governor's Race?—Donalds Predicts Fort Myers Council Reversal—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.21.2025—Casey DeSantis Inching Closer to Governor's Race?—Donalds Predicts Fort Myers Council Reversal—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 21, 2025
Casey DeSantis Inching Closer to Governor Bid? 'We'll See', First Lady Says Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis sidestepped a Friday question about whether she will run to succeed her husband as governor, telling onlookers at a conservative conference...READ MORE   FL Sen. Randy Fine: "I spent my career as a small businessman, and I am […]
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Casey DeSantis Inching Closer to Governor Bid? 'We'll See', First Lady Says

Casey DeSantis Inching Closer to Governor Bid? 'We'll See', First Lady Says

Liv Caputo
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March 21, 2025
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis sidestepped a Friday question about whether she will run to succeed her husband as governor, telling onlookers at a conservative conference: "We'll see." Gov. Ron DeSantis and the First Lady spoke with conservative magazine National Review's senior political correspondent, Jim Geraghty, where they fielded a slew of Florida-related questions on […]
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Cammack Calls for 'Long Overdue' Judicial Reform Amidst Anti-Trump Injunctions

Cammack Calls for 'Long Overdue' Judicial Reform Amidst Anti-Trump Injunctions

Grayson Bakich
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March 20, 2025
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) said that reforming the judiciary was "long overdue" in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line. Multiple judges have issued injunctions against President Donald Trump's policies. Rep. Cammack posted the clip to X (formerly Twitter), where she posted, "The Left hates what President Trump is doing in giving the American people a […]
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JUICE?—3.20.2025—House GOP Prepares to Impeach Deportation-Blocking Judge—POLL: Food Safety a Federal Issue, Not State—Much More...

JUICE?—3.20.2025—House GOP Prepares to Impeach Deportation-Blocking Judge—POLL: Food Safety a Federal Issue, Not State—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 20, 2025
House GOP Prepares to Impeach Judge Blocking Trump's Gang Deportations Some Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing for the impeachment of District of Columbia District Court Judge James Boasberg after he issued rulings to block President Donald...READ MORE   Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Credit due where it’s deserved, many people don’t know this but […]
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