Florida Legislators Support DeSantis' Major Declaration Request after Idalia

Florida Legislators Support DeSantis' Major Declaration Request after Idalia

Jackson Bakich
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August 31, 2023
After Hurricane Idalia swept across the Sunshine State and hit ferociously areas such as the Big Bend, Florida legislators from the U.S. Congress are supporting Governor Ron DeSantis' (R-FL) request for the Biden administration to approve his Major Disaster Declaration. Sent a letter with @SenRickScott and members of the Florida delegation to President Biden in […]
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Rubio Pens Letter to Bureau of Prisons Director Demanding Answers Regarding Lack of Data

Rubio Pens Letter to Bureau of Prisons Director Demanding Answers Regarding Lack of Data

Jackson Bakich
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July 23, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is demanding answers regarding the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and their “consistent refusal” to provide data concerning recidivism programs, including inmate participation numbers. This goes against the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recommendation. More importantly, it is required by The First Step Act, passed in 2018. Because of this, Sen. […]
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Florida's 'Moms for Liberty' Group Labeled an 'Extremist Group,' Rubio and Co. Respond

Florida's 'Moms for Liberty' Group Labeled an 'Extremist Group,' Rubio and Co. Respond

Jackson Bakich
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June 29, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), as well as other Florida lawmakers, penned a letter to President Joe Biden (D) regarding the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) decision to label the Florida-based group, Moms for Liberty, an “extremist group.” Moms for Liberty’s motivation stems from “a desire to stand up for parental rights at all levels of […]
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Supreme Court Rejects Independent State Legislature Theory

Supreme Court Rejects Independent State Legislature Theory

Jackson Bakich
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June 27, 2023
Despite lacking the glitz and the glamor of a landmark case like Dobbs v. Jackson, a major win was granted to Democrats across the country in what could be a generational Supreme Court decision. Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) recognized the importance of this decision following the announcement of the 6-3 decision. The ruling by the […]
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Frost Hosts Ad-Hoc Hearing, Refers to Florida as a 'Fascist State'

Frost Hosts Ad-Hoc Hearing, Refers to Florida as a 'Fascist State'

Jackson Bakich
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June 23, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) hosted a public hearing regarding the State of Florida’s “anti-democratic abuses.” This hearing was orchestrated after House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-KY) denied bringing this issue to Capitol Hill. Both Rep. Frost and House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) published a memo regarding the ad-hoc […]
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Moskowitz Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy on Crime, Gun Violence

Moskowitz Calls Out GOP Hypocrisy on Crime, Gun Violence

Jackson Bakich
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June 16, 2023
Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) went on the Meidas Touch Podcast to discuss what he believes is Republican hypocrisy when it comes to guns. As law and order has been a major selling point for the GOP, Rep. Moskowitz asserts that the right’s emphasis on combating crime without addressing mass shootings is inconsistent with their political […]
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Trump Says He's 'Very Conservative, Very, Very Conservative' In 2011 Interview

Trump Says He's 'Very Conservative, Very, Very Conservative' In 2011 Interview

Jackson Bakich
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June 14, 2023
Former President Donald Trump (R) has never been one to mince words. Known for his lack of filter and outsider aura, one of, if not the greatest attractions to the business mogul have been his ability to say what he wants to say without worrying if he sounds “presidential.” Yes, there were times (especially during […]
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Donalds Accuses Biden's DOJ of being 'Two-Tiered' and 'Phony'

Donalds Accuses Biden's DOJ of being 'Two-Tiered' and 'Phony'

Jackson Bakich
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June 13, 2023
As both President Joe Biden (D) and former President Donald Trump (R) face investigations regarding classified documents, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) is claiming that the justice system is “two-tiered” in favor of Democrats and the establishment. Moreover, Rep. Donalds believes that any Republican that stands up against the left’s “radical agenda” could be subject to […]
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Scott to Biden: 'The Appeasement and Weakness Must End' Regarding China

Scott to Biden: 'The Appeasement and Weakness Must End' Regarding China

Jackson Bakich
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June 10, 2023
Recent reports have surfaced regarding an agreement between the Chinese and the Cubans that could make Americans, and especially Floridians, uneasy. The agreement concerns a spy facility on the Cuban island that could be used to surveil American business and military operations. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) released a statement scolding President Joe Biden (D) and […]
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Scott Continues to Push his 'Public Service Reform Act'

Scott Continues to Push his 'Public Service Reform Act'

Jackson Bakich
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June 8, 2023
After introducing the Public Service Reform Act in May, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has written an op-ed in the Washington Times to rationalize the legislation in hopes that it makes it to President Joe Biden’s (D) desk. The bill, which looks to “boost the accountability of federal employees,” would make said workers at-will employees “ensure […]
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DeSantis Visits Southern Border in Major Presidential Stop

DeSantis Visits Southern Border in Major Presidential Stop

Jackson Bakich
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June 7, 2023
SIERRA VISTA, AZ – Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) visited the southern border to address the immigration crisis as he continues his presidential campaign. A few weeks ago, Gov. DeSantis sent Florida Law Enforcement and the Florida National Guard as part of his vow to assist Texas and other border states in mitigating the influx of […]
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Rubio Introduces Bill, Allows Veterans Easier Access to Home Care

Rubio Introduces Bill, Allows Veterans Easier Access to Home Care

Jackson Bakich
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June 7, 2023
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has introduced the Veterans Homecare Choice Act which looks to make it easier for those who’ve served to receive home care. Since the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decided to not include nurse registries in the Community Care Network (CCN), some veterans have struggled to find the care they need. […]
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DeSantis Enacts the 'Digital Bill of Rights' in Florida

DeSantis Enacts the 'Digital Bill of Rights' in Florida

Jackson Bakich
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June 6, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed legislation to grant Floridians their new “Digital Bill of Rights.” Also known as Senate Bill 262, this framework addresses big tech companies such as Google that allegedly “prioritize search results based on political ideology.” Moreover, the Digital Bill of Rights gives Floridians the ability to control personal data. This includes […]
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Cammack Describes FBI as 'Rotten to the Core'

Cammack Describes FBI as 'Rotten to the Core'

Jackson Bakich
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June 6, 2023
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) went on Fox Business to discuss the recent events surrounding the Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Congressman James Comer (R-KY). Rep. Comer has decided to hold the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director in contempt of court over the agency’s refusal to hand over an unclassified record to the committee. […]
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Scott, Rubio Introduce Resolution to Celebrate Tampa-Based Rough Riders

Scott, Rubio Introduce Resolution to Celebrate Tampa-Based Rough Riders

Jackson Bakich
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June 5, 2023
Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced their intention to designate June 2nd as National Rough Riders Day. During the Spanish-American War, the 1st United States Volunteer Calvary, also known as the Rough Riders, was a regiment based out of Tampa that fought in the Spanish-American War, including the siege […]
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Donalds Reintroduces Bill Protecting Railroads Following Natural Disasters

Donalds Reintroduces Bill Protecting Railroads Following Natural Disasters

Jackson Bakich
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June 3, 2023
With the 2023 hurricane season now upon us, Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has reintroduced the Short Line Railroad Relief Act, which looks to secure disaster relief for short line railroads. Short line railroads play a huge factor in the supply chain as they provide an important attachment to the rest of the country’s rail network. […]
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Mast Provides Rationale for Voting Against Debt Ceiling Agreement

Mast Provides Rationale for Voting Against Debt Ceiling Agreement

Jackson Bakich
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June 2, 2023
The Fiscal Responsibility Act, the bill that was rushed through the Legislative Branch to address the debt limit saw a considerable number of Florida House Republicans vote no. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) was one of those Republicans. He provided reasoning for his opposition to the bill in a blog post on his congressional website. “Republicans […]
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DeSantis Campaigns in South Carolina, Established Clear Momentum

DeSantis Campaigns in South Carolina, Established Clear Momentum

Jackson Bakich
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June 2, 2023
Presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) kicked off the South Carolina leg of his campaign in the city of Bluffton with about 1,000 attendees making their way to see the Florida Governor. Similar to the Iowa electorate, many of those who attended the DeSantis rally were Trump supporters that came to “listen to what he […]
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