Kathy Castor

With Scalise Out, What's Next for House Republicans?

Representative Steve Scalise (R-LA) announced that he would not be seeking the House Speakership, despite winning the Republican Conference’s approval.…

1 year ago

House Members React to McCarthy's Removal

After former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed from his post, U.S. Representatives from around the country have provided…

1 year ago

Castor Announces $4.5 Million Grant for Hillsborough's Homeless Youth

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has announced the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative (THHI) will receive more than $4.5 million from the…

1 year ago

Castor Commends the Tampa Bay Rays for Staying in St. Pete

After years of going back and forth, the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team has decided to stay in St. Petersburg.…

1 year ago

Castor Announces $1 Million Grant for Tampa Forestry

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) announced that the City of Tampa would be receiving a $1 million federal grant from the…

1 year ago

Florida Lawmakers Remember September 11th

Twenty-two years ago today, two airplanes struck the World Trade Center in New York City. A third crashed into the…

1 year ago

Castor Admits Prices are up, But Claims Victory over Big Pharma

In a bit of a surprise from a Democratic lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL)…

1 year ago

Democrats Mourn the Death of Music Folk Hero Jimmy Buffett

When the news came out that singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, a staunch progressive who for years donated to Democratic lawmakers, candidates,…

1 year ago

Castor Calls for Electric USPS Trucks in Tampa

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to address air conditioning concerns in United…

1 year ago

Frost: DeSantis Decision to Suspend Worrell is 'Modern Day Fascism'

On Aug. 9, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) decided to suspend State Attorney Monique Worrell on account that she was failing…

1 year ago

Castor Criticizes DeSantis for Firing State Attorney: An 'Abuse of Power'

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) is criticizing Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for dismissing State Attorney Monique Worrell of…

1 year ago

Castor Leads Nearly 80 Democrats to Call for Climate Disclosure as SEC Delays

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) led almost 80 fellow House Democrats to send a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission…

1 year ago

Kathy Castor Introduces Legislation to Curb Stillbirths, 'Dark Money' in Politics

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced legislation to combat the use of “dark money” by utility companies to fund “ghost…

1 year ago

Debt Ceiling Agreement Reached, Florida's Congressional Delegation Reacts

Debt ceiling negotiations have finally reached an agreement in principle between President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), evoking mixed…

2 years ago

Buchanan, Castor Want Permanent Drilling Moratorium

Buchanan, who is the co-chair of the bipartisan Florida delegation, announced legislation that would make permanent current drilling moratorium.

2 years ago

Donalds Introduces Bipartisan Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Act

Algae blooms can frequently harm ecosystems, and Florida has plenty of wetlands worthy of preservation. This is why Rep. Byron…

2 years ago

House Democrats Urge DeSantis Crackdown on Sex Traffickers in Florida

Frankel’s letter addresses sex trafficking of foster children in Florida.

2 years ago

Florida Representatives Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

America celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Florida representatives on both sides of the aisle…

2 years ago