Rick Scott Files Bill to Condemn Critical Race Theory

Rick Scott Files Bill to Condemn Critical Race Theory

Javier Manjarres
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June 7, 2021
Florida Senator Rick Scott has introduced legislation to condemn the use and teaching of the “divisive” Critical Race Theory (CRT) in K-12 schools and in the training of teachers.
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Trade Secret Theft Bills Delivered to DeSantis

Trade Secret Theft Bills Delivered to DeSantis

Daniel Molina
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June 7, 2021
HB1523 updates trade secret law, arguing that if trade secret theft benefits either a foreign company or government, it would be a first-degree felony under the bill.
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DeSantis will Target School Board Candidates who Support Critical Race Theory

DeSantis will Target School Board Candidates who Support Critical Race Theory

Javier Manjarres
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June 6, 2021
Appearing on the first episode of Dan Bongino’s “Unfiltered” TV show on the Fox News channel this past Saturday night, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated his opposition to the controversial and “divisive” Critical Race Theory, the education concept that he believes has no place in the education of children.
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Bondi Applauds Florida Being 'Open for Business'

Bondi Applauds Florida Being 'Open for Business'

Daniel Molina
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June 4, 2021
Amidst the criticism, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) has praised DeSantis for his work as Governor, applauding the vaccination efforts while affirming that "we are open for business" in the Sunshine State. 
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DeSantis Continues to Blame CDC for Stalling Cruise Industry

DeSantis Continues to Blame CDC for Stalling Cruise Industry

Jim McCool
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June 3, 2021
As we exit from the COVID-19 pandemic, reopening the country continues to be a controversial topic for many industries, including cruise liners.  However, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is staying firm with his blaming of the CDC for stalling the cruise industry.
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Young Conservatives Flip Climate Script on Democrats

Young Conservatives Flip Climate Script on Democrats

Jim McCool
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June 3, 2021
Today in Miami, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed HB 1177 to further provide protection and aid to Florida wetlands, in particular Biscayne Bay, which the governor described as a "critical resource to the region." Climate change has been an uphill battle for Republicans, but Florida Republicans and young conservatives may be flipping the script on […]
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DeSantis Defends Decision to Sign Transgender Ban During Gay Pride Month

DeSantis Defends Decision to Sign Transgender Ban During Gay Pride Month

Javier Manjarres
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June 3, 2021
Key Biscayne—Moments after he signed a measure (HB 1177) into law that would provide more environmental protections to Biscayne Bay, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was asked if he was specifically targeting the LGBTQ community when he signed into law the controversial Transgender bill on the first day of Pride month.
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DeSantis Signs Postpartum Care Bill

DeSantis Signs Postpartum Care Bill

Daniel Molina
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June 2, 2021
DeSantis signed the bill, arguing that it “took the lead to cover postpartum moms” and to provide postpartum care for those that need it the most.
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DeSantis Blasted for Stripping LGBT Program Funding

DeSantis Blasted for Stripping LGBT Program Funding

Jim McCool
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June 2, 2021
After signing the controversial transgender sports ban this week, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been blasted for stripping all funding for LGBT programs from the newly-signed state budget. Gov. DeSantissigned SB 1028, effectively banned transgender children from competing in women's sports, which has been criticized for taking place on the first day of pride month. […]
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Nikki Fried Responds to Ron DeSantis Saying

Nikki Fried Responds to Ron DeSantis Saying "She Does Nothing" Remark About her

Javier Manjarres
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June 2, 2021
Agriculture Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried has come out swinging after announcing her 2022 run for governor, taking shots a both her Democratic primary opponent Rep. Charlie Crist and her potential general election opponent, Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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American Progressives Bash Voter ID Laws, Progressive Europeans Love Them

American Progressives Bash Voter ID Laws, Progressive Europeans Love Them

Jim McCool
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June 2, 2021
Voter ID continues to be a controversial topic in American politics, as American Progressives  like Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D-FL) have called the concept "new Jim Crow Laws."  But a new poll shows over in Europe, 46 out of 47 countries require Voter ID, the same nation's Progressives love to compare the U.S. too.
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DeSantis Urges Biden Admin to Keep Prescription Drug Prices Down

DeSantis Urges Biden Admin to Keep Prescription Drug Prices Down

Jim McCool
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June 2, 2021
The direction of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) filed an amicus brief in support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) final rule implementing the Section 804 Importation Proposal (SIP). DeSantis has since urged the Biden Administration to approve his recent proposal to continue the […]
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DeSantis' Transgender Sports ban Called 'State-Sponsored Bigotry'

DeSantis' Transgender Sports ban Called 'State-Sponsored Bigotry'

Javier Manjarres
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June 1, 2021
In what could be perceived as another attempt to reference Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a despot from Communist Cuba who runs a “regime” rather than an administration, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) took umbrage over Gov. DeSantis’ decision to sign a transgender sports ban bill into law on the very first day of Gay Pride month, calling the move...
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Nikki Fried Officially Running for Governor Against Ron DeSantis

Nikki Fried Officially Running for Governor Against Ron DeSantis

Javier Manjarres
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June 1, 2021
It's official! Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has finally signed the controversial Transgender female sports ban into law today and has once again taken the media reigns for the day. Oh, wait, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried filed paperwork to put herself on the ballot for governor in 2022.
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DeSantis Signs Transgender Female Sports Ban Into law

DeSantis Signs Transgender Female Sports Ban Into law

Jim McCool
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June 1, 2021
After many months of gaining controversial attention, the transgender female sports ban (SB 1028) has officially been signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, which many Florida Democrats like Senator Shevrin Jones (D-35) have labeled a "hate-driven attack on LGBTQ+ Community." The law bans transgender youths from participating in women's and girl's sports, which […]
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Gov. DeSantis is not a Dictator but a Defender of our Liberty

Gov. DeSantis is not a Dictator but a Defender of our Liberty

Opinion
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May 28, 2021
The Sun Sentinel’s constant drum beat of anti-DeSantis articles only serves to show the paper’s agenda. However, calling Gov. Ron DeSantis a “dictator” is just wrong. DeSantis has guided the Sunshine State through the pandemic with strong, principled leadership. He didn’t write a book, take a vacation or get his hair done at an otherwise mandated […]
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DeSantis Calls for a Return to “a Normal School Year”

DeSantis Calls for a Return to “a Normal School Year”

Daniel Molina
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May 27, 2021
The Governor then said that “next year is going to be a normal school year,” adding that “it’s going to look like January of 2020.”
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DeSantis: “Lockdowns” Turned Democrats into Republicans

DeSantis: “Lockdowns” Turned Democrats into Republicans

Daniel Molina
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May 27, 2021
After a surge of people have moved from states like New York to Florida, the Governor assessed that “lockdowns” have turned Democrats into Republicans.
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