florida politics

DeSantis Not Considering 2024 Presidential Run, Says 'It's Too Premature'

The Governor says he’s not “considering” the idea as he focuses on vaccine distributions across the Sunshine State.

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JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.9.2021 — Big Pot Blocks And Tackles in Florida — Bright Futures —Minimum Wage — DeSantis, Ballard, Lukis, Gaetz — More...

Long-time Deputy Chief of Staff Adrian Lukis has been tapped by Gov. Ron DeSantis to be his new Chief of Staff, replacing Broward County…

3 years ago

Jones Pushes Back Against Brandes' SJR 854 Minimum Wage Amendment

In this past election, Florida controversially voted on raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour gradually up until 2026. …

3 years ago

Democrats Rally Against Bright Futures SB 86 in Florida

Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) slammed Senate Republicans who are pursuing a bill that would reshape Florida’s Bright Futures…

3 years ago

Trump At Odds with Scott Over Murkowski 'Primary' Race

The first order of business for Trump is to unseat Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowksi (R), calling her a “disloyal and…

3 years ago

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.8.2021 — COVID Liability In FL — Gruters' Sales And Use Tax —Book, Rubio, Scott, Taddeo — More...

The State of Florida is in desperate need of cash to counter the huge revenue deficit brought on by the…

3 years ago

Democrat State Legislator says fellow Democrats Pushing False HB 1 Race Narrative

Without question, the most controversial bill that could (expect it to) land on Gov. Ron DeSantis's desk this legislative session…

3 years ago

Rubio: 'It's Unfair to Allow Biological Men To Compete In Women's Sports'

Moments ago, Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) asserted his opposition against the transgendered community's support for allowing "biological men" to…

3 years ago

Book Says Senate COVID Liability Bill 'Would Completely Remove Any Responsibility' From Nursing Homes

Senate Judiciary Chairman Jeff Brandes (R- St. Petersburg) has taken the reigns on the COVID liability debate by sponsoring two bills…

3 years ago

Cammack : HR1280 Is 'A Backdoor Attempt To Defund the Police'

Florida Rep. Kat Cammack (R), whose husband is a first responder and who spoke against the bill on the House…

3 years ago

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.5.2021 — Fried Wants FBI To Scope DeSantis — COVID Liability — Gruters, Rubio, Scott, Pizzo, Patronis — More...

State Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) says that his SB 50 is not a tax increase, but it’s named, “CS/SB 50: Sales and…

3 years ago

Fried Calls For FBI 'To Step In' On DeSantis' Vaccine Rollout

The Commissioner pointed out some concerns, and she is asking the FBI “to step in” and investigate the matter.

3 years ago

Rubio: Border Situation Becoming a 'Catastrophe'

Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) warns of the incoming concerns regarding immigration, he’s blaming President Biden for escalating the concerns…

3 years ago

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.4.2021 — HB1 and SB90 Press Forward —Pizzo, Shev, Rubio, DeSantis — More...

Republicans Setting Up The Win If all goes as planned, Republican legislators will have yet another triumphant legislative session, and…

3 years ago

House Passes Defund Police Bill that Florida GOP Rep Calls "BS"

As expected, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. The vote…

3 years ago

Deutch Champions Controversial H.R 1 Bill, Says It Will Remove Political "Dark Money"

These greater issues can only be resolved by getting “dark money” out of politics.

3 years ago

Puerto Rico Statehood Legislation Introduced in Congress

For years, lawmakers have debated whether or not Puerto Rico should gain statehood.

3 years ago

Scott Urges Biden to Prioritize Everglades Restoration

Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) has now directed a letter, urging President Joe Biden (D) to prioritize Florida Everglades restoration…

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