Susan Valdes
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced its endorsement of Democrat Mike Suarez for House District 64 in a press statement this week. “Associated Industries of Florida is proud to endorse Mike Suarez in the Democratic primary for Florida House District 64,” said AIF President and CEO Brewster Bevis. “Mike brings decades of leadership experience, deep […]
Rep. Hillary Cassel (R-Dania Beach) switched her party affiliation from Democratic Party to the Republican Party last year. In an interview with former Bal Harbour Mayor Gabe Groisman on Standpoint with Gabe Groisman on social media, Rep. Cassell cited the Democratic Party's lack of support for Israel as a determining factor. "My mom was a […]
Rep. Meg Weinberger (R-Palm Beach Gardens) is taking a bit of a victory lap after a billboard was recently spotted showing the lawmaker holding a "45-47 Pres. Donald J. Trump Blvd" sign off the highway. "Promises made, promises kept," the billboard reads. Known in Florida political circles as "MAGA Meg," Rep. Weinbeger co-sponsored a bill, […]
The House Student Academy Success Subcommittee forwarded a bill 12-4 on Tuesday that would increase transparency surrounding letter grades earned by Florida schools to a more traditional 'A' through 'F' scale. Rep. Susan Valdes (R-Tampa) explained her bill (HB 1483) to the committee. "The purpose of this bill is to provide truth and transparency to […]
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Under Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida's school grading system needs a reality check - HB 1483 takes a step in the right direction. Are Florida students really making the grade or is the report card incomplete? It is a lot easier for kids to score an 'A' in Florida. Rep. Susan Valdes (R-Tampa) presented HB 1483 […]
The House Education Administration Subcommittee unanimously advanced a bill 17-0 on Monday that would prohibit students from using cell phones during the school day. Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera (R-Miami) detailed her bill (HB 949) to the subcommittee. "This bill prohibits students from using wireless communication devices during the school day rather than just during instructional […]
MIAMI - House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell on Thursday named her House Democratic Caucus leadership team for the 2024-26 legislative term. Rep. Christine Hunschofsky (D-Parkland) will serve as Democratic Leader Pro Tempore. Her duties will include assisting Driskell in carrying out leadership duties as assigned and filling in as caucus leader if Driskell is absent. […]
MIAMI—Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava congratulated Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried on Saturday on her re-election to lead the party for another four years. "Congratulations to @NikkiFried on her re-election as @FlaDems Chair. It’s critical that the Party chart a fresh approach ahead of the midterm elections," Cava said. Guided by the kitchen-table values […]
MIAMI - Florida House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez congratulated President Donald Trump on Monday after he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. "Congratulations to President Donald Trump on your historic inauguration! Your bold vision and leadership will pave the way for a stronger, more prosperous country," Perez said. "We pray […]
The victory march does raise questions about political realignment and the future of politicians who switch parties after elections.
MIAMI - House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez, R-Miami, announced on Friday that Rep. Hillary Cassel, R-Dania Beach, has switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican and will join the GOP for the upcoming term. "I am proud to share that @RepCassel has joined our House Republican Conference. "Welcome to the team!" Perez said. Cassel […]
MIAMI - House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez, R-Miami, welcomed Rep. Susan Valdes, R-Tampa, to the Republican Party after she abruptly switched her party registration from Democrat to Republican on Monday. "I'm thrilled to welcome @SusanLValdesFL to the House Republican supermajority," Perez said Monday on social media. Ironically enough, Valdes was reelected last month as a […]
Democrat state Rep. Susan Valdes is a liberal no more, she announced Monday afternoon, revealing that she has switched to the Republican Party months after winning reelection in House District 64 and a week after losing her bid to be the Democratic chair of Hillsborough County. The party switch for Rep. Valdes, 60, gives Republicans […]
