Kathy Castor

On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Times broke the news of the “Great Outdoors Initiative” from Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This included plans to construct lodging, glamping sites, pickleball courts, and/or golf courses in at least nine different state parks, infuriating a lot of legislators on both sides of the aisle […]

According to a new CBS News Poll, President Donald Trump (R) is leading Vice President Harris on key issues that could significantly affect the November election.

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has sent a letter alongside nearly 50 of her colleagues to demand that congressional appropriations leadership reject appropriations provisions that would “gut new energy efficiency standards.” The letter, sent to both House and Senate Appropriations leaders, calls for an agenda that retains the power of the Department of Energy (DOE) as […]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $5 million in grants to the Orange County Public School system for a fleet of twenty electric school buses. Representatives Maxwell Frost (D-FL) and Darren Soto (D-FL) welcomed the grant and purchase, citing the importance of combating climate change. Rep. Frost said the grant "will help us tackle some of […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) is referring to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) as a “grinch” this Christmas after he rejected the $320 million federal grant for transportation infrastructure. The rationale for the decision was based on the notion that the grant was “politicized” to address climate change, according to Business Insider. The grant would’ve been facilitated […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) led 50 House Democrats in calling for lower and upper chamber appropriators to repudiate the House Republicans’ medical training policy rider. The rider resides in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that will “worsen maternal health outcomes” according to Rep. Castor’s press […]

Despite a vocal minority showcasing their displeasure with the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), some Florida lawmakers shared their support for the legislation and its benefits for service members. For instance, Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) was pleased that those in the military would be receiving a raise […]

As the former Chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has released a statement after the conclusion of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28). The Florida congresswoman was optimistic following efforts from the Biden administration and America’s global partners to push for cleaner, green energy. “It is crucial that […]

Is Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger) profiting from algorithms allowing pedophiles to find content? A recent letter spearheaded by Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) seeks to uncover the truth, demanding Meta answer questions raised from investigations showing the promotion of adult content through even minimal interaction. A June report by the Wall Street Journal showed that Instagram, in particular, […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced legislation to “make American companies more competitive” while simultaneously addressing greenhouse gas emissions by imposing fees on high-carbon imports. The bill known as the Clean Competition Act, would look to lower emissions globally by creating a “carbon border adjustment.” This policy would impose an adjustment on energy-intensive imports and […]

Florida State University was left out of the College Football Playoff despite being an undefeated conference champion, and elected officials at all levels in the state of Florida are crying foul. Some are calling for resolutions condemning the decision, and others are even calling for lawsuits. Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) congratulated FSU […]

Florida Democrats were split after the House of Representatives passed a funding package for Israel. Most lawmakers on the left side of the aisle like Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) want to combine funding for Israel, Ukraine, and allies in the Indo-Pacific into one bill. However, the small minority of Democrats who sided with Republicans such […]

Censorship and reducing competition go hand-in-hand when it comes to the mainstream media. Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation designed to allow smaller voices in the media to let their voices heard through market-based incentives. Named the Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act (IPTIA), the bill would give investment tax credits to services such […]

Representative Steve Scalise (R-LA) announced that he would not be seeking the House Speakership, despite winning the Republican Conference’s approval. When given the choice between Rep. Scalise and Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH), Republicans voted for Rep. Scalise, but not enough said they would vote for the Louisiana Republican on the House floor. With Scalise out […]

After former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed from his post, U.S. Representatives from around the country have provided their statements regarding the historic vote that led to the demise of the top Republican in the House. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) stated that he disagreed with the decision to remove McCarthy, calling it an […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has announced the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative (THHI) will receive more than $4.5 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (UHD). This grant will look to “expand services and support” for youth experiencing homelessness in the area. “Florida’s lack of affordable housing is causing mortgages and rents to […]

After years of going back and forth, the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team has decided to stay in St. Petersburg. The organization flirted with the aspect of moving the team closer to the city of Tampa and even considered moving to Montreal, but ultimately determined that they would stay in St. Pete. Representative Kathy Castor […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) announced that the City of Tampa would be receiving a $1 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “Urban and Community Forestry initiative.” This initiative will permit Tampa to plant and maintain trees, as well as “combat extreme heat, and improve access to natural areas,” according to Rep. […]