Florida House Passes Bill Requiring 'Gulf of America' in State Education

Florida House Passes Bill Requiring 'Gulf of America' in State Education

Michael Costeines
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April 5, 2025
The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill 78-29 on Thursday that would mandate state agencies, school boards, and charter schools to update geographic and instructional materials from the “Gulf of Mexico” to the "Gulf of America." Rep. Juan Porras (R-Miami) sponsored the bill (HB 549) in the House. Rep. Porras explained his bill to […]
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Sen. Joe Gruters Files Bill to Rename Tamiami Trail to ‘Gulf of America' Trail

Sen. Joe Gruters Files Bill to Rename Tamiami Trail to ‘Gulf of America' Trail

Michael Costeines
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February 26, 2025
Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) filed a bill on Monday to rename part of U.S. Highway 41 between S.R. 60 and U.S. 1, commonly known as Tamiami Trail, to the "Gulf of America Trail", following suit with the Trump administration's namesake of the new "Gulf of America" across the country. "Time to Ride the GOAT! (Gulf […]
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