Perdue Tapped to Lead Department of Transportation

Perdue Tapped to Lead Department of Transportation

Javier Manjarres
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April 7, 2022
Jared Perdue, who has led the Department of Transportation’s District Five in Central Florida, was named Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis to serve as state transportation secretary. Perdue has been with the state agency for about 18 years and replaces former Secretary Kevin Thibault, who stepped down from the $200,000-a-year position to become chief executive […]
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Pence Calls for Return to ‘Freedom Agenda’

Pence Calls for Return to ‘Freedom Agenda’

Daniel Molina
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April 7, 2022
Embattled Vice President Mike Pence (R) released a new advertisement this week, urging support for “the Freedom Agenda.”
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Shevrin Jones Calls DeSantis's Special Session a 'Waste' of Taxpayer Dollars

Shevrin Jones Calls DeSantis's Special Session a 'Waste' of Taxpayer Dollars

Jim McCool
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April 7, 2022
State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-35) is firing back at Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on redistricting and calling this special session a "waste" of "taxpayer dollars." "The problem we have now is the Speaker and the Senate President disagrees with the governor on the fact of him inserting himself in the map,' said Sen. Jones. ' […]
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Crist: DeSantis 'Ignoring' Rising Property Insurance

Crist: DeSantis 'Ignoring' Rising Property Insurance

Daniel Molina
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April 7, 2022
The former Governor of Florida had choice words for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), criticizing him for “ignoring” property insurance concerns.
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LaMarca Defends DeSantis Over 'Culture War' Narrative

LaMarca Defends DeSantis Over 'Culture War' Narrative

Javier Manjarres
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April 6, 2022
Fort Lauderdale—The Broward Workshop held a “Board of Directors” meeting on Wednesday and invited State Senators Shevrin Jones (D) and Lauren Book (D), and State Rep. Chip LaMarca (R) to give the group a summary of the newly-concluded 2022 Florida legislative session.
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Carolina Amesty Raises $250K in HD 45 Campaign

Carolina Amesty Raises $250K in HD 45 Campaign

Javier Manjarres
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April 6, 2022
Businesswoman and educator Carolina Amesty has announced that she has raised $250,000 for her campaign for House District 45 campaign, with $200,000 of that total coming in the form of a personal loan. Amesty, who recently received the endorsement of Conservative State Rep. Joe Harding has been able to collect $50,000 in just under 4 […]
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BRIAN MAST: Suing the the CDC Over Unconstitutional Travel Mask Mandates

BRIAN MAST: Suing the the CDC Over Unconstitutional Travel Mask Mandates

Opinion
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April 6, 2022
By U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) Two years ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that it would be “two weeks to slow the spread.”  Their message to the American people was that, if we made the collective sacrifice and shut down society for fourteen days, we would be able to return to normalcy. […]
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DeSantis Reminds Voters of 'Disgraceful 60 Minutes hit job'

DeSantis Reminds Voters of 'Disgraceful 60 Minutes hit job'

Daniel Molina
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April 4, 2022
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is continuing his rivalry with the mainstream media, referencing what he is calling a “manufactured and disgraceful ’60 Minutes’ hit job.”
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Communications Workers of America Endorse Crist

Communications Workers of America Endorse Crist

Daniel Molina
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April 3, 2022
Florida Rep. Charlie Crist (D), who’s amassed the support from Florida unions, has gained another endorsement in the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
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DeSantis Continues to Champion his 'Family First' Agenda in Florida

DeSantis Continues to Champion his 'Family First' Agenda in Florida

Javier Manjarres
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April 3, 2022
While the Florida First agenda that Gov. Ron DeSantis has put forth since taking office has catapulted the state’s profile across the nation, the Family First initiative, which includes his Parental Rights in Education law, he has also championed has set Florida apart from the other states. Like many other dads, including myself, Gov. DeSantis, […]
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DeSantis Announces 'Sweet Florida' New Song

DeSantis Announces 'Sweet Florida' New Song

Jim McCool
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April 1, 2022
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has announced the release of "Sweet Florida" from Florida natives Johnny Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant, who co-wrote and released their new single. The Florida governor appeared on Fox News this morning to comment on the new song that he appeared pleased with,  "For them to do this is really, […]
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DeSantis Teases Revoking Disney's Self-governing Status

DeSantis Teases Revoking Disney's Self-governing Status

Jim McCool
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April 1, 2022
Disney and the state of Florida have been in an unprecedented standoff that could lead to detrimental changes for Disney.  Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) recently teased the idea of revoking Disney's special privileges to self-govern in the state of Florida. A 55-year-old law permits the Disney company to govern itself on the company's property in […]
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Donalds Says Democrat Response to DeSantis's Parental Rights law is 'Dumb'

Donalds Says Democrat Response to DeSantis's Parental Rights law is 'Dumb'

Javier Manjarres
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March 31, 2022
WASHINGTON—Florida Rep. Bryon Donalds sat down with The Floridian to talk about Gov. Ron DeSantis’s recently signed Parental Rights in Education law that Progressive Democrats have dubbed the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. Rep. Donald believes that the bill was the “right thing to do” and that “the Democrat response is dumb,” adding that the “rank […]
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DeSantis Enjoys 58.8% Job Approval Rating, Crushing Filed of Democratic Challengers

DeSantis Enjoys 58.8% Job Approval Rating, Crushing Filed of Democratic Challengers

Javier Manjarres
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March 30, 2022
Florida Democratic hearts just sank as a new St. Leo University Poll of  500 voters shows that Gov. Ron DeSantis has a combined job approval rating of 58.8%. This is crushing news for Florida Democrats. “Governor DeSantis is benefitting from a strong economy and a lack of COVID cases in the state over the past […]
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Rubio Team Slams ‘Disturbing’ Demings Supporter

Rubio Team Slams ‘Disturbing’ Demings Supporter

Daniel Molina
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March 29, 2022
The Rubio team is now questioning Demings’ welcomed support of Amy Siskind “disturbing.”
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DeSantis Decries 'Hollywoke'

DeSantis Decries 'Hollywoke'

Daniel Molina
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March 28, 2022
Some lawmakers were unimpressed with Oscar Sunday, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), who’s been a sharp critic of celebrities, decried “Hollywoke.”
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Democrats Denounce Don’t Say Gay Bill Signing

Democrats Denounce Don’t Say Gay Bill Signing

Daniel Molina
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March 28, 2022
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has signed the controversial Don’t Say Gay bill, which has incited the ire of Democrats and organizations.
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Controversial Bill Could Face Lawsuit

Controversial Bill Could Face Lawsuit

News Service of Florida
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March 28, 2022
LGBTQ-advocacy groups and federal education officials Monday condemned Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill that will bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early school grades, with one organization pledging to file a lawsuit. In part, the measure (HB 1557) will prohibit instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through […]
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